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Spotify’s new Running Mode takes workout playlists to another level

Spotify’s new Running Mode can build a soundtrack around your workout, music taste, and even your running cadence.
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YouTube is making view counts bigger, but creators aren’t getting any richer

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3 underrated movies you can watch for free this weekend (August 14-16)

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3 overlooked TV series on Prime Video you should watch this weekend (August 14-16)

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Apple TV just got a bunch of classic movies, and they’re all worth a rewatch

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Google TV now has 10,000 free movies and shows waiting for you

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YouTube just doubled the grind before creators can start making ad money

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3 limited series on Hulu you can binge-watch this weekend (August 7-9)

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3 underrated movies on Hulu you should watch this weekend (August 7-9)

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EXCLUSIVE: The Last House director talks filming Netflix’s new sci-fi horror movie

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Disney will let TikTokers create short videos by remixing Marvel, Star Wars, and more iconic franchises

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Your next boat could finally feel like your car, thanks to this major navigation upgrade

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Chrome can finally stream Netflix in 4K, and Edge just lost bragging rights

Netflix now supports 4K playback through Chrome on compatible Windows 11 computers, although the service’s demanding display, hardware, codec, and subscription requirements still apply.
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Ted Lasso season 4 is coming soon with these two major changes

Ted Lasso returns on August 4 with a new women's team, fresh cast members and creative changes aimed at revitalizing Apple's hit comedy.
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3 underrated movies on HBO Max you should watch this weekend (July 31-August 2)

From an A24 dark comedy to a Studio Ghibli classic, these three underseen HBO Max movies deliver strong writing and performances audiences largely missed.
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3 overlooked TV series on Prime Video you should watch this weekend (July 31-August 2)

Looking for something new to watch this weekend? These three hidden gems on Prime Video shows bring strong writing, real performances, and compelling stories to your screen.
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EXCLUSIVE: X-Men ’97 star Jennifer Hale talks season 2 and returning as Jean Grey

Jennifer Hale talks about playing Jean Grey in X-Men ’97 season 2, returning to Marvel’s iconic mutant saga, and what fans can expect next.
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Spotify’s new Running Mode knows exactly when your playlist should speed up

Spotify’s new Running Mode creates personalized workout soundtracks around your training style, duration, preferred genres, and tempo, with optional coaching cues along the way.
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YouTube Premium is becoming a streaming bundle by adding Peacock

YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. will get Peacock Premium included with their subscription starting in early 2027 as part of a new partnership with NBCUniversal.
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3 underrated Apple TV shows you should watch this weekend (July 24-26)

Three acclaimed but overlooked Apple TV series headline this weekend's watchlist, spanning a multiverse sci-fi thriller, a family drama, and a true-crime miniseries.
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3 underrated movies on Apple TV you should watch this weekend (July 24-26)

This weekend we have three hidden gems on Apple TV prove some of the platform's best work still flies under the radar.
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Amazon is redesigning Prime Video with more AI, but will it fix what frustrates viewers?

Amazon is testing an AI-driven Prime Video redesign that could shift paid studio placement toward algorithm-based rankings, raising questions about whether recommendations will genuinely improve for viewers.
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New YouTube guidelines are looking to end AI slop and clickbait traps

In a decisive move to protect viewer feeds and advertiser dollars, YouTube has updated its monetization guidelines to strip cash flow from low-quality, AI-generated material. The streaming giant is refining the rules governing its lucrative YouTube Partner Program (YPP) to specifically target “inauthentic content” designed solely for low-effort content farming. Rather than banning artificial intelligence […]
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Dunesday is officially on! Marvel finally drops the Avengers: Doomsday trailer

Marvel dropped the first full Avengers: Doomsday trailer, confirming its December 18 release date and setting up a direct box office showdown with Dune 3.
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This Gore Verbinski sci-fi comedy is one of the 3 underrated Hulu movies you should watch this weekend (July 18-19)

This weekend's Hulu watchlist features a Gore Verbinski sci-fi comedy, Park Chan-wook thriller, and a grandmother turned action hero, all critically acclaimed.
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The Call of Duty movie is set in the Modern Warfare universe, and it could lead to a whole franchise

Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg are bringing the Modern Warfare storyline to theaters, with Paramount eyeing a broader Call of Duty universe.
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This true story thriller is one of the 3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (July 17-19)

This weekend's Netflix watchlist features an apocalyptic animated comedy, a haunting Icelandic mystery, and a true story crime thriller, all critically acclaimed and underrated.
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Netflix says it has used AI in over 300 titles and there’s no stopping it now

Netflix says generative AI contributed to roughly 300 productions in 2026, helping creators build crowds, battles, environments, and other sequences faster and more cheaply.
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Spotify’s new conversational AI can play tracks you request and answer your music questions

Spotify is rolling out a conversational AI feature that can play requested tracks, answer music questions, and refine selections through follow-up prompts.
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Christopher Nolan’s personal take on smartphones is surprisingly practical

Christopher Nolan says avoiding smartphones helps protect the quiet moments where his best ideas emerge, even if living without one has become increasingly inconvenient.
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Letterboxd could find a new home at Netflix, but Sony is fighting for it, too

Letterboxd is reportedly exploring a sale, with Netflix, Sony Pictures, Paramount Skydance and several investment firms said to be interested in acquiring the popular movie social network.
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Disney+ is exploring a free tier to fight back against YouTube’s growing TV dominance

Disney is in early discussions about making some Disney+ content free to watch, as YouTube's growing share of TV viewership puts pressure on paid streaming services to adapt.
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Netflix is worried people aren’t watching enough so its next move could change the app forever

Netflix is reportedly considering live channels, bundled streaming subscriptions, and more live content as it looks to reverse slowing viewer engagement despite strong subscriber growth.
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EXCLUSIVE: The Mandela Catalogue producer shares new details about the upcoming horror adaptation

Producer Aaron B. Koontz tells Digital Trends about adapting The Mandela Catalogue with Steven Spielberg, why creator Alex Kister was always the right director, and what fans can expect from the upcoming horror film.
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Microdramas are booming, and Character.AI is turning it into a two-way obsession

Character.AI is chasing the booming microdrama market with three AI-assisted vertical series whose characters remain available for conversations, questions, and fresh role-playing after each episode.
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Targeted by scammers, adult content creators are getting hacked government sites removed

Scammers are using adult creators’ names to poison trusted government and university websites, while copyright complaints are quietly pushing thousands of malicious pages out of Google.
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Your Netflix homepage is about to look a lot more like YouTube

Netflix has struck licensing deals with several major publishers to bring short-form video from popular outlets directly to its homepage.
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I found a free universal TV remote app for iOS and Android that doesn’t spam ads

This free TV remote app for iOS and Android offers volume controls, a D-pad, touchpad, keyboard input, voice control, and screen mirroring.

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