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Netflix cancels Meghan Markle animated series ‘Pearl’
The streaming service has made a number of cutbacks after a drop in subscribers.
Peacock's latest update includes a 'Key Plays' feature for Premier League games
Peacock has tweaked its interface to make navigation easier.
Peacock begins next-day streaming of Bravo shows
Next-day streaming of Bravo shows is coming to Peacock earlier than expected.
Peacock will start streaming Lionsgate movies like 'John Wick 4' in 2024
Some originals, such as LeBron James biopic 'Shooting Stars,' will arrive next year.
Apple Music arrives on Roku streaming devices, smart TVs and speakers
The music streaming app is available on the platform starting today.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' has promise, and the usual frustrations
It's promising, but that promise is buried underneath a layer of the usual nu-Trek problems.
Netflix cancels 'Space Force' after two seasons
Netflix has canceled Space Force.
CNN+ is shutting down earlier than planned
It's going offline today, April 28th, instead of on the 30th.
Charter and Comcast team up to build 'next-generation' streaming hardware
Charter and Comcast are joining forces to create new streaming hardware based on Flex.
Roku will stream 'John Wick 4,' 'Borderlands' and other Lionsgate films for free
Roku has signed a multiyear deal with Lionsgate Films that will allow it to stream upcoming blockbusters like 'John Wick 4' and 'Borderlands' for free.
HBO and HBO Max gained 3 million subscribers before splitting from AT&T
HBO Max and HBO picked up 3 million subscribers in the same quarter that Netflix lost 200,000 of them for the first time in years.
Spotify opens video podcast publishing to more creators
Spotify now lets any creator publish video podcasts — provided you live in one of five countries.
'It Takes Two' will become an Amazon movie (updated)
Amazon is reportedly turning 'It Takes Two' into a movie, and Dwayne Johnson might have a starring role.
Apple Music now offers DJ mixes in spatial audio
Apple Music is now offering DJ mixes in spatial audio, including sets from clubs and festivals.
Netflix isn't blaming the pandemic recovery for its lost subscribers
Netflix lost subscribers for the first time in a while, but it's not blaming the pandemic recovery — competition, account sharing and Russia were factors.
Netflix is making an 'Exploding Kittens' mobile game and TV series
Netflix is making both a mobile game and a TV series based on the 'Exploding Kittens' card game.
Nintendo’s Super Mario anime has been remastered in 4K to confuse a new generation
You can watch Nintendo's 1986 Super Mario Bros. anime 'The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach' in a 4K remaster — it looks better than it did in theaters.
Alexa devices now support TuneIn Premium radio streaming
You'll be able to listen to live sports and ad-free music stations if you're a subscriber.
Apple signs an exclusive deal with Tom Hanks' production company
A sequel to 'Greyhound' is in the works.
FIFA’s streaming service could be the first step to cutting out broadcasters
FIFA+ will live-stream football matches from less well-known leagues. How long before the major competitions hold out?

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