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YouTube Music Reportedly Paywalling Lyrics for Free Users TL;DR: Users are reporting that YouTube Music is now requiring a Premium subscription to view song lyrics. Free users are seeing prompts to upgrade when trying to access the feature, sparking complaints online. In a move that is likely to frustrate non-paying
Netflix Tests Vertical Video for Mobile Viewing Netflix is testing support for vertical video as the streaming platform looks to adapt its mobile experience to changing viewing habits. The new feature, currently being trialled on the Netflix mobile app, is designed to surface short-form vertical clips from its shows and
Spotify Wrapped 2025: “Listening Ages,” Artist Sprints, and New Ways to Connect The wait is finally over for music lovers worldwide as Spotify officially launched its highly anticipated Spotify Wrapped 2025 campaign. Marking a decade since the concept began, this year’s iteration promises to be the most layered and interactive
Netflix Ends Casting Support for Most Modern TVs In a move that has caught many subscribers off guard, Netflix has effectively removed the ability to “cast” content from mobile phones to most modern television sets and streaming devices. The unannounced update, which rolled out earlier this week, forces users to
Malaysian Subscribers Face Disney+ Price Hike for Monthly Plans Disney+ has announced a significant change to its subscription structure and pricing in Malaysia, set to take effect on 18 December. This move comes shortly after the streaming service rebranded from Disney+ Hotstar, after Hulu was put in charge of its
Netflix in Talks to License iHeartMedia Video Podcasts in Direct Challenge to YouTube Netflix is reportedly in active negotiations to license a selection of video podcasts from iHeartMedia, a move that signals a significant escalation in the streaming giant’s strategy to compete directly with YouTube. According to reports citing people
Hulu Goes Global: Disney+ Announces Massive International Rebrand and Unified App Overhaul Disney has announced a significant strategic shift for its global streaming platform, Disney+, by officially integrating Hulu as its worldwide General Entertainment brand starting 8 October. This move will see Hulu replace the existing “Star” branding in international
YouTube Joins A-List Bidders for Oscars Broadcast Rights In a surprising move, Google-owned YouTube has emerged as a surprise contender in the race to acquire the broadcast rights for the Academy Awards. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the video-sharing giant has reportedly inquired about becoming the new home
Spotify to Raise Premium Subscription Prices in Key Markets Spotify announced its decision to increase the monthly price of its premium individual subscription in various markets starting in September, a strategic move aimed at bolstering the Swedish streaming giant’s profit margins. This price adjustment will affect subscribers in a broad
10 Years Strong: Apple Music Unveils Future-Forward Artist Hub As Apple Music celebrates its 10th anniversary, the platform is ushering in a new era of artist support and creative innovation with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art studio space in Los Angeles and a global hub designed to foster creativity and