Basics of Streaming breaks down how streaming hardware devices function as specialized computers, managing everything from video decoding to app execution and security. These devices deliver consistent performance across TVs, support advanced formats such as 4K HDR, and provide platforms…
From the Archives revisits Pivot, Participant Media's short-lived attempt to build a socially conscious cable network for millennials. Launched in 2013, Pivot aimed to disrupt linear TV with activist-driven content and digital features, but its reliance on traditional cable distribution…
Sony Group raised its full-year outlook after a 22% jump in Q3 operating income, supported by gains in music, semiconductors, and gaming. Sony Pictures Entertainment saw an 11% revenue decline and 9% drop in profit due to tough comparisons with…
From the Archives examines how Stage 32 tried to become Hollywood’s professional social network but hit structural limits. While it helped creators connect and learn, it couldn’t replace the industry’s informal, relationship-driven systems. Stage 32 ultimately thrived as an education…
Nielsen’s 2025 streaming rankings crowned Stranger Things and Squid Game as the year’s most-watched originals, with Netflix claiming five of the top ten shows. Seth MacFarlane was named the first-ever Streaming Icon of the Year, logging over 60 billion viewing…
Apple has launched Creator Studio Pro, a $12.99 per month subscription bundle combining Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and more with new AI features designed to streamline creative workflows. Rather than replacing creators, Apple’s AI assists with tasks…
Fox Entertainment and Dhar Mann Studios signed a multi-year deal to produce 40 vertical video series for Holywater’s MyDrama app. Mann keeps IP ownership, while Fox handles global distribution and gains early access to a fast-growing format. The deal blends…
Basics of Streaming breaks down why Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) is foundational to monetizing Connected TV. SSAI eliminates device instability, ensures consistent measurement, and preserves stream continuity—key to reliable ad revenue, especially in FAST and hybrid models. As more CTV…
Spotify is launching Prompted Playlist, a new AI-driven tool that lets Premium users in the U.S. and Canada actively shape music discovery through detailed prompts and scheduled refreshes. The feature shifts discovery from passive recommendation to user-directed curation, adding transparency…
From the Archives revisits how Twitch Plays Pokémon quietly redefined interactive media in 2014. What started as a chaotic, crowd-controlled stream of Pokémon Red on Twitch turned into a landmark experiment in mass participation, proving that audiences don't just want…
