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Netflix Tests Promotional Videos but Users See ‘Commercials’

An experiment by Netflix to highlight some of its shows with promotional videos was met with resistance from viewers who disliked the interruptions......»»

Category: mediaSource: nytAug 20th, 2018

Netflix Tests House Ads That It Claims Aren’t Commercials

Users can skip the ads, which are based on their viewing habits. Netflix is testing ads that showcase .....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneAug 20th, 2018

Netflix is testing ‘video promos’ between episodes and users are not happy

Netflix is testing promotional videos that play between episodes of shows. Subscribers are not happy......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 21st, 2018

Netflix"s pop-out player test is perfect for procrastination

The feature lets users watch videos in a small floating box that hovers above other windows and applications......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 21st, 2019

Hate Speech on Live "Super Chats" Tests YouTube

YouTube’s Super Chat, which allows users to pay to have comments amplified during streaming videos, generates revenue but can contain racist comments and other hate speech......»»

Category: asiaSource: wsjNov 3rd, 2018

A new version of TikTok that rewards you with Amazon vouchers and gift cards for watching videos is facing a crackdown in Europe

The TikTok Lite spinoff app rewards users when they log in daily, watch videos, or like posts, sparking addiction concerns from European officials. A 12-year-old boy looks at a smartphone screen displaying th.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 23rd, 2024

Facebook is launching weekly livestream shopping events with Sephora, Abercrombie, and other big brands, hoping for a slice of a market that could soon be worth $20 billion

Every Friday, Facebook users can now shop live videos from big bra.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 19th, 2021

How to use Google Chromecast with your iPhone to stream videos, music, and more to a TV

Chromecast users with an iPhone can use the Google Home app to link their streaming services and cast video and audio to their TV. Your Chromecast is designed to connect to lots of devices, including iPhones. Maskot/Getty Images .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 17th, 2021

After big success with business loans, Square tests personal loans to Cash App users

“We do see a pretty incredible opportunity around lending to individuals,” said Square CEO Jack Dorsey......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 7th, 2021

How to know whether Instagram will notify others when you take a screenshot

Instagram will only notify users of screenshots that another user took of their disappearing photos or videos in a direct message chat. In most cases, Instagram does not .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 1st, 2021

Netflix Tests If Weekly Dose Of Its Content Would Be Better Than Letting You Binge-Watch

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is experimenting by moving away from its popular binge-watching model and adopting a weekly release schedule for two reality TV shows. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMar 24th, 2021

GoPro"s revamped mobile app allows users to add photos from anywhere

GoPro Inc. announced the launch of its revamped mobile app, Quik, on Tuesday. The new app allows users to grab photos and videos from any camera or phone, add it to the private "Mural" feed and share with others. There are also new editing tools.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 16th, 2021

Tinder is giving out 1,000 free COVID-19 tests to encourage people to go on dates again

Tinder users can reserve their free COVID-19 testing kit .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 16th, 2021

Facebook takes aim at TikTok by letting users earn money off minute-long videos

Facebook's updat.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 11th, 2021

Sen. Warner to unveil bill reining in Section 230, seeking to help users fight back against real-world harm

Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) is set to introduce a bill that takes aim at Facebook, Google and other tech giants, seeking to hold Silicon Valley more directly accountable when viral posts and videos result in real-world harm......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 5th, 2021

HBO Max beats Netflix for new subscribers as it shakes up release times

AT&T’s HBO Max is getting traction with new users as it gave folks fresh options on movie viewing that began with “Wonder Woman 1984.” The Dallas company’s streaming service jumped to No. 1 during the fourth quarter for new subscriber.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 21st, 2021

Google’s apps, including Calendar, Gmail, Hangouts and Maps, crash in brief outage

Google users in the U.S., Europe, India and other parts of the world were briefly unable to access their Gmail accounts, watch YouTube videos .....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneDec 14th, 2020

Twitter tests "Rethink a Reply" to give users option to revise nasty tweet

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallMay 6th, 2020

Microsoft"s big bet on a "Netflix of gaming" is paying off: The service now has over 10 million users (MSFT)

Rockstar Games Starting in the summer of 2017, Microsoft made a major bet on a new style of game service: For $10 a month, Xbox Gam.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 30th, 2020

Facebook to let users transfer photos, videos to Google Photos, Reuters reports

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallApr 30th, 2020

Netflix to raise $1 billion to fund original content

Netflix Inc said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $1 billion in debt to beef up original content, a day after the streaming pioneer doubled its own projections for new customers as stuck-at-home users binged on movies and shows......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 22nd, 2020