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Google-owned YouTube shuts Indian short video shopping app Simsim

YouTube acquired Simsim in a deal that valued the company at over $70 million, according to the report

Updated On: 24 Mar 2023 | 5:09 PM IST

YouTube Music's new update can auto-download recently played songs: Report

The recently played songs setting for YouTube Music on iOS is yet to be announced

Updated On: 19 Mar 2023 | 7:57 PM IST

Come April, you won't get these HBO shows on Disney+ Hotstar: Reasons here

No Succession, The Last of Us, or Game of Thrones on Disney+ Hotstar after March 31. Last year, the streaming platform also lost the rights to the Indian Premier League

Updated On: 08 Mar 2023 | 12:47 PM IST

YouTube to add AI-powered tools for video creators, says CEO Neal Mohan

He explained that YouTube creators will soon be able to virtually swap outfits in videos or create "fantastical film settings" through AI's generative capabilities in the coming months

Updated On: 01 Mar 2023 | 9:00 PM IST

India fastest growing in the world, says Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos

Viewing engagement up 30%, revenue 25% in India

Updated On: 17 Feb 2023 | 10:56 PM IST

Here is how Netflix plans to put an end to password sharing on its platform

Netflix users will be required to buy an extra member account which can be accessed by two people who are not at the primary location

Updated On: 09 Feb 2023 | 9:36 AM IST

Netflix lays out plans to crack down password sharing for accounts

The company lost subscribers in the first half of 2022 amidst stiff competition from rivals, prompting it to look more seriously into password sharing and launching an ad-supported plan

Updated On: 09 Feb 2023 | 8:57 AM IST

YouTube releases 'Go Live Together' for creators to co-stream on phone

The video streaming platform also indicated that it may introduce the feature to YouTube on the desktop version

Updated On: 03 Feb 2023 | 4:32 PM IST

Samsung may introduce free streaming service TV Plus to 3rd-party devices

Samsung will reportedly bring its streaming application, TV Plus, to other manufacturers' TVs

Updated On: 23 Jan 2023 | 12:53 PM IST

Google-backed ShareChat lays off 20% workforce; 500 people to be impacted

Indian startups raised $24 billion last year, a third lesser than in 2021, according to Venture Intelligence

Updated On: 16 Jan 2023 | 1:18 PM IST

Free TV channel streaming might soon be supported by YouTube: Report

The company has said that it's already trialling the service and select YouTube users are testing the waters

Updated On: 16 Jan 2023 | 9:03 AM IST

YouTube plans to change profanity rules that caused creators outrage

The platform's gaming community opposed the company this week after some creators noticed that their old videos were demonetised, reports TechCrunch

Updated On: 15 Jan 2023 | 10:44 AM IST

Video programming distributor DirecTV to layoff hundreds of workers

The employees were notified last week of the layoffs, which will take effect on January 20, according to the report

Updated On: 12 Jan 2023 | 2:11 PM IST

TikTok users in US, UK can now tag movies, TV shows in short-form videos

Chinese short-form video-making app TikTok has partnered with IMDb to allow users to tag movies and TV shows in their videos in the US and the UK

Updated On: 06 Jan 2023 | 4:38 PM IST

GTPL Hathway launches an OTT apps aggregation product 'GTPL Genie+'

/ -- GTPL Hathway Limited (GTPL), India's largest Digital Cable TV platform and one of the leading Broadband Service providers, announced launch of 'GTPL Genie+' for all its customers. GTPL Genie+ is an OTT apps aggregation product, which offers subscriptions to a wide choice of OTT applications in convenient packs and with easy to use monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly tenures to suit every budget and consumer choice. The apps subscribed through GTPL Genie+ are device agnostic and can be viewed on any device (including Android Set-Top-Box, Mobile, Laptop, Tablet, Smart TVs etc.) and any broadband connection. Consumers can visit the GTPL website, choose their base pack, any apps on a-la-carte basis, the desired duration and complete the payment through various online modes. The GTPL Genie+ packs are extremely cost-effective with an introductory pricing starting from ?50 + GST per month. GTPL has also announced an industry first and class leading unique proposition wherein ...

Updated On: 26 Dec 2022 | 1:04 PM IST

YouTube tests 'play last in queue' feature for videos in iOS, Android apps

Video-streaming platform YouTube is reportedly testing its Queue system feature for iOS and Android apps

Updated On: 25 Dec 2022 | 2:19 PM IST

Streaming platform Netflix not showing cheapest ad-free plan to some users

Netflix launched the "Basic with Ads" plan on November 3 at $6.99 per month, compared to between $9.99 and $19.99 per month for an ad-free subscription

Updated On: 23 Dec 2022 | 1:33 PM IST

Streaming app Netflix plans to end password sharing feature in early 2023

Netflix has long been aware that password sharing is a problem that negatively affects its earnings, but the rise in subscriptions in 2020 led the company to avoid addressing the issue

Updated On: 22 Dec 2022 | 12:52 PM IST

YouTube creators contributed Rs 10,000 cr to India's GDP in 2021: Study

Video sharing platform supported more than 750,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the country

Updated On: 19 Dec 2022 | 11:43 PM IST

Short-video platform TikTok tests YouTube-like horizontal full-screen mode

Earlier this year, TikTok introduced the ability for users to upload videos up to 10 minutes in length

Updated On: 14 Dec 2022 | 2:14 PM IST