March 28, 2024

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Netflix Games gain traction with installs up 180% year-over-year in 2023, thanks to GTA and others

Just over two years ago, Netflix announced it would enter a new business: gaming. Amid a mobile gaming market dominated by free-to-play and ad-supported business models, Netflix’s plan was to make its games free without ads or in-app purchases. T…

Netflix debuts ‘Rebel Moon’ teaser, Zack Snyder’s two-part sci-fi epic

Netflix released the official teaser trailer for “Rebel Moon,” a space fantasy film directed by “Justice League” filmmaker Zack Snyder, arriving on the streaming service on December 22. Notably, this is only the first part of the film, which is titled “Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire.” Netflix is set to release a […]

Netflix says its DVD-by-mail customers get to keep their final shipment of discs

Netflix has one final surprise for customers of its 25-year-old DVD-by-mail business (yes, it still exists!) ahead of its September 29th shutdown. They get to keep their last shipment of DVDs without any additional charges for unreturned discs. Earlier this month, the company had offered its remaining customers the chance to receive up to 10 […]

Netflix inks deal with Reliance’s Jio to expand India presence

Netflix has inked a “first-of-its-kind” deal with Jio Platforms, India’s largest telecom operator, to bundle the streaming service with the carrier’s two pay-as-you-go plans as the American giant pushes to expand its subscriber base in the South Asian market. A Netflix mobile-only plan will come bundled with Jio’s 1,099 Indian rupees (or $13.2) plan, whereas […]

Netflix’s ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ anime debuts teaser trailer and premiere date

Netflix released the official teaser trailer for the highly anticipated anime series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” based on the popular “Scott Pilgrim” comic book series. “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” premieres all eight episodes on November 17. For those unaware of the nearly 20-year-old comic book series, “Scott Pilgrim” was written by Canadian author Bryan Lee […]

Netflix begins testing its games on TVs and computers in Canada and U.K.

Netflix announced today it will begin testing its games across more devices, including TVs and computers, in addition to mobile phones, where its games already run today. The tests will begin today in Canada and the U.K. with a “limited number” of Netflix subscribers who will be given the chance to test games on their […]

Netflix launches a game controller app for playing games on your TV

After last fall signaling its intentions to expand into cloud gaming, Netflix today launched a new app that will soon allow subscribers to play games on their TV. The app, dubbed “Netflix Game Controller,” lets you use your phone as a controller after pairing it with your TV in order to play the games available […]

Netflix is making it easier to rate its movies and shows on mobile

Netflix updated its “Thumbs Up” feature to allow subscribers using the mobile app to like or dislike shows/movies in the middle of watching them. Instead of having to go back to a TV show or movie’s page to give it a thumbs rating, now users can tap the screen at any point– whether they’re in […]

Netflix rolls out ‘My Netflix,’ a new tab for trailers, reminders and more

Netflix launched today a new shortcut option for mobile users who want to quickly find their favorite and need-to-watch titles. Dubbed “My Netflix,” the feature acts as a dedicated space for recently watched movies and TV shows, downloaded titles, trailers, reminders for upcoming titles, liked (thumbs up) titles “Continue Watching,” the “My List” section and […]

Netflix’s first live sporting event arrives in November, confirms CEO

It appears that Netflix really does believe Formula 1 and pro golf are compatible. The streaming service confirmed yesterday that a live celebrity golf tournament is coming to Netflix in November, marking the first time the streamer explores live sports. The Wall Street Journal first reported the live sporting event last month. “You’ve read some […]

Netflix brings password-sharing crackdown to India and every other market

Netflix is bringing password-sharing crackdown to consumers in India and every other market starting today, the global streaming giant said after a limited rollout of the restriction helped the firm sign up nearly 6 million subscribers in the quarter ending June. The streaming giant said it will start to address account sharing between households in […]

Netflix gains nearly 6M subscribers as paid sharing soars

A year ago today, Netflix reported its largest quarterly loss ever, with 970,000 subscribers dropping the service. The company has since crawled out from under the rubble. Netflix revealed Wednesday that, for the second quarter of 2023, the streaming giant saw a jump (or should we say leap) in 5.9 million global subscribers, bringing the […]

HBO’s ‘Succession’ and ‘The Last of Us’ lead 2023 Emmy nominations

The 2023 Emmy Awards nominations were announced Wednesday, with HBO and Max earning the most nominations and Netflix trailing closely behind. HBO/Max nabbed 127 Emmy nominations, marking the 21st time that it has surpassed all networks and streaming services in a single year. Notably, HBO’s “Succession” had a record-breaking total, receiving 27 noms. Last year, […]

HBO’s ‘Succession’ and ‘The Last of Us’ lead 2023 Emmy nominations by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Netflix updates ‘Profile Transfer’ feature so users can switch to an existing account

Netflix is updating its profile transfer feature to allow members to switch to an already existing account, the company noted today in a blog post. Now, users can transfer their profile preferences to another existing account instead of starting a brand-new one. “Starting today, the profile transfer feature has been updated to allow transfers to […]

Netflix updates ‘Profile Transfer’ feature so users can switch to an existing account by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch