disney Disney Streaming Losses Hit $580 Million Due to Hulu Investment Disney reports a massive $580 million loss for the last fiscal year, driven primarily by its financial stake in Hulu. The company prepares to launch Disney+ while planning to increase its investment in the struggling streaming platform.
sling tv Sling TV Adds Personalized Recommendations, Launching First on Apple TV Sling TV introduces personalized recommendations based on viewing history, launching first on Apple TV.
netflix Netflix Exceeds Subscriber Goals Despite Slight Revenue Miss Netflix surpasses expectations by adding 8.8 million subscribers in the fourth quarter and reporting record viewership for original films like Bird Box. However, a minor revenue shortfall causes a slight dip in the company's after-hours stock price.
roku Roku Removes Infowars Channel After Social Media Outcry Roku removes Infowars channel just one day after adding it, following social media outcry.
amazon Amazon Upgrades Fire TV Stick With Multi-Device Alexa Remote Amazon now ships its standard Fire TV Stick with an upgraded Alexa Voice Remote that controls multiple AV devices. The streaming player remains priced at $39.99 and includes the new free IMDb Freedive service.
google Google Ends Production of Chromecast Audio Dongle Google officially stops manufacturing the Chromecast Audio, a device that turns standard speakers into smart streaming devices. The tech giant clears out its remaining inventory at a discounted price while shifting focus toward Google Home and Bluetooth-enabled alternatives.
tablo New Tablo Quad DVR Automatically Skips Commercials for Cord Cutters Nuvyyo unveils the Tablo Quad DVR, which features a new automatic commercial-skipping technology powered by cloud-based machine learning. The convenient feature is available exclusively to subscribers of the device's guide data service.
netflix Netflix Removes Patriot Act Episode in Saudi Arabia After Government Complaint Netflix takes down a critical episode of Hasan Minhaj's show in Saudi Arabia following a legal complaint under the country's cyber crime law. The episode, which remains available on YouTube, heavily criticizes the Saudi government and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
netflix TechCrunch Podcast Tackles Netflix's 'Bandersnatch' and Record-Breaking 'Bird Box' The TechCrunch Original Content podcast reviews Netflix's interactive 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' special and the hit thriller 'Bird Box'. The hosts find the interactive format frustrating, even as they discuss the massive viewership success of Sandra Bullock's new film.
uber Police Report Finds Uber Safety Driver Streamed Show Before Fatal Crash A newly released police report reveals that the Uber safety driver involved in a fatal self-driving car crash is streaming a television show on her phone. Authorities state that the tragic collision is entirely avoidable if the driver pays attention to the road.