Technology

Myths in Streaming debunks the common belief that automation guarantees efficiency in media operations. It argues that without clear strategy, ownership, and data discipline, automation only accelerates dysfunction. True efficiency stems from structured processes, not software, and should be built…

YouTube has demonetized Screen Culture and KH Studio, two of the biggest channels producing AI-generated “concept trailers,” after a Deadline report exposed their use of copyrighted materials and misleading content. The move highlights growing concerns about AI’s role in entertainment,…

Netflix is expanding its cloud gaming efforts by developing couch co-op and party games that will stream directly to TVs, according to co-CEO Greg Peters during the Q4 2024 earnings announcement. While no release date was provided, Peters described the…

From the Archives revisits Boxee, an early streaming pioneer that integrated online content, local media playback, and social features into an open-source platform. Initially gaining traction with software for Mac, Linux, and Apple TV, Boxee later launched the Boxee Box…

YouTube reported surpassing 1 billion daily viewing hours in 2024, showcasing its dominance in the global streaming landscape. Its universal appeal contrasts sharply with traditional media and SVOD platforms, which face fragmented regional dynamics, as highlighted in The Streaming Wars’…

ADWEEK’s Brandweek conference addressed streaming fragmentation, with Parks Associates revealing that 57% of households feel overwhelmed by the multitude of options, and the average home subscribes to 5.5 services. Nearly 47% have canceled a service in the past year, driven…