Tag: streaming

YouTube Introduces AI-Powered Playback Speed Adjustment and New Features for Premium Podcasts

YouTube rolls out AI-driven playback speed control, personalized podcast recommendations, and an on-the-go listening mode for Premium subscribers.

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Alliance for Open Media Releases Initial Version of AV2 Codec

Alliance for Open Media unveils the first iteration of the AV2 codec, signaling future enhancements in open-source video compression technology.

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YouTube Web Player Encountering Performance Issues and High Memory Usage

Users report the YouTube web player causing browsers to freeze and consuming excessive RAM across multiple web browsers.

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Microsoft Recommends 32GB RAM for Optimal Gaming on Windows 11 in 2026

Microsoft advises at least 16GB of RAM for gaming on Windows 11 in 2026, with 32GB preferred for multitasking during gameplay.

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Microsoft Edge for Mobile Enables Background YouTube Playback, Bypassing Platform Restrictions

Microsoft Edge mobile now supports background playback of YouTube videos, circumventing recent restrictions imposed by YouTube on third-party browsers.

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Italian Court Orders Netflix to Refund Customers Over Unauthorized Price Hikes

An Italian court has mandated Netflix to reimburse certain subscribers after unlawful price increases, marking a rare legal setback for the streaming giant.

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Xiaomi Unveils Second-Gen TV Stick HD with Outdated Hardware and Micro-USB Port

Xiaomi’s new TV Stick HD for 2026 features modest specs, including just 1GB RAM and a micro-USB charging port, raising industry eyebrows.

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Intel Unveils Core Ultra 200HX Plus CPUs with Up to 24 Cores and 5.5 GHz for Gaming Laptops

Intel launches Core Ultra 200HX Plus series featuring up to 24 cores and 5.5 GHz clocks designed for gaming, streaming, and mobile workstations.

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YouTube Surpasses Major Entertainment Giants in Ad Revenue with $40.4 Billion in 2025

YouTube’s ad revenue in 2025 reached $40.4 billion, outpacing the combined advertising earnings of Disney, Paramount, NBC, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Paramount Skydance Reaches $110 Billion Agreement to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount Skydance has agreed to purchase Warner Bros Discovery in a $110 billion deal, outbidding Netflix in the media giant acquisition race.

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Paramount Secures Warner Bros Acquisition After Netflix Withdraws

Netflix has exited the bidding for Warner Bros, paving the way for Paramount to acquire the entertainment giant formerly including HBO and Cartoon Network.

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YouTube Music Premium Subscribers Report Ads on Google Home Devices, Google Investigates

Some YouTube Music Premium users hear ads on Google Home speakers, prompting Google to acknowledge the issue and promise an investigation.

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