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......»»
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 .....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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 .....»»
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......»»
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 .....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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 .....»»
Facebook takes aim at TikTok by letting users earn money off minute-long videos
Facebook's updat.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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 .....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Facebook to let users transfer photos, videos to Google Photos, Reuters reports
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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......»»