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"Shameful": Elon Musk Accuses Justin Trudeau Of "Crushing Free Speech"
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk slammed the Justin Trudeau government in Canada for "crushing free speech" in the country.
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Worried About Obscenity, Centre Asks Streamers For Content Checks: Report
The streaming companies objected and no decision was reached, according to government minutes of the talks and an industry source who attended.
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How Can There Be Pre-Screening Committee For Web Series, Asks Supreme Court
Observing it always felt pre-censorship is impermissible, the Supreme Court Thursday wondered how can there be a pre-screening committee for web series, films or other programmes which are directly released on online platforms.
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Google Stadia to Shut Down in January 2023, Company to Refund Hardware Purchases: All Details
Google announced on Thursday that it would shut down Stadia, the company's three-year-old cloud gaming service. The company also said that it would refund purchases of Stadia hardware, such as controllers, as well as game content bought through its online store, and that players will have access to the service until January 18, 2023. According to W...
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YouTube, Facebook Commit to Tackling Online Extremism, Educating Younger Users: Report
YouTube, Facebook and Microsoft on Thursday have announced plans to tackle violent content and extremism online. The Alphabet-owned streaming service will educate younger users on identifying misinformation and manipulation tactics, and remove content glorifying violence. Meta will work with researchers, and Microsoft will share a cheaper version o...
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YouTube Plans To Launch Streaming Video Service: Report
Alphabet Inc's YouTube is planning to launch an online store for streaming video services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
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YouTube Plans to Launch Online Store for Streaming Video Services: Report
YouTube is reportedly planning to launch an online store for streaming video services. The company has also renewed talks with entertainment companies about participating in the platform, as per the report. With the new platform, YouTube will join companies like Roku and Apple in a bid to gain a portion of the already crowded streaming market.
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Tencent's Penguin Esports Streaming Service Shut Down After China Blocked Merger
Tencent has announced that it'll shut down its online game streaming service Penguin Esports less than a year after China blocked a major merger that would've helped Tencent take on Amazon's Twitch.
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No Time To Die OTT Release Date Set for March 4 on Amazon Prime Video in India
No Time To Die is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in India on March 4, the streaming service announced on Thursday. The movie grossed over $770 million (roughly Rs 5,800 crore) at the worldwide box office and is one of the biggest movies released during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Most OTT Consumers in India Frustrated Looking for Something to Watch: Accenture Survey
Nearly 7 out of 10 of OTT consumers in India that use streaming services have experienced frustration while using OTT services, according to an Accenture survey. The firm surveyed 6000 users across North America, South America, Europe, South Africa, and Asia Pacific and found that a majority of users wish for more personalised content, better sugge...
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Netflix vs Amazon Prime Video vs Disney+ Hotstar vs Apple TV: Pricing, Plans Compared
Amazon Prime Video and Netflix have both seen price revisions recently, with the streaming services increasing and slashing their subscription prices respectively. While Prime Video still costs less than a Netflix subscription per year, here’s what you need to know about the latest pricing of online video streaming services like Amazon Prime Vide...
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Tencent Music Sees Over 40 Percent Paid Subscriber Growth in Q2, Now Has 66.2 Million Listeners
Tencent Music beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit as its advertising business rebounded and more people subscribed to its music streaming platform.
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New Rules For Online News And Social Media: 10-Point Guide
The government today announced new rules to regulate digital content and establish what it called a "soft touch progressive institutional mechanism with level-playing field" featuring a Code of Ethics and a three-tier grievance redressal framework for news sites and OTT platforms. The rules will empower users of social media, said Union IT Minister...
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Alibaba to Shut Down Xiami Music App on February 5 Due to ‘Operational Adjustments’
Alibaba will close its music streaming platform Xiami Music next month, in a move that marks a step back from its ambitions to push into China's entertainment industry.
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Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video Will Now Be Regulated by the Government
Streaming services and online news is now under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Until now, there was no body to regulate online content, and the government had said there should be some form of regulation such as there is for films, television, and print media.
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"Shameful": Elon Musk Accuses Justin Trudeau Of "Crushing Free Speech"
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk slammed the Justin Trudeau government in Canada for "crushing free speech" in the country.
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Worried About Obscenity, Centre Asks Streamers For Content Checks: Report
The streaming companies objected and no decision was reached, according to government minutes of the talks and an industry source who attended.
-
How Can There Be Pre-Screening Committee For Web Series, Asks Supreme Court
Observing it always felt pre-censorship is impermissible, the Supreme Court Thursday wondered how can there be a pre-screening committee for web series, films or other programmes which are directly released on online platforms.
-
Google Stadia to Shut Down in January 2023, Company to Refund Hardware Purchases: All Details
Google announced on Thursday that it would shut down Stadia, the company's three-year-old cloud gaming service. The company also said that it would refund purchases of Stadia hardware, such as controllers, as well as game content bought through its online store, and that players will have access to the service until January 18, 2023. According to W...
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YouTube, Facebook Commit to Tackling Online Extremism, Educating Younger Users: Report
YouTube, Facebook and Microsoft on Thursday have announced plans to tackle violent content and extremism online. The Alphabet-owned streaming service will educate younger users on identifying misinformation and manipulation tactics, and remove content glorifying violence. Meta will work with researchers, and Microsoft will share a cheaper version o...
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YouTube Plans To Launch Streaming Video Service: Report
Alphabet Inc's YouTube is planning to launch an online store for streaming video services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
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YouTube Plans to Launch Online Store for Streaming Video Services: Report
YouTube is reportedly planning to launch an online store for streaming video services. The company has also renewed talks with entertainment companies about participating in the platform, as per the report. With the new platform, YouTube will join companies like Roku and Apple in a bid to gain a portion of the already crowded streaming market.
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Tencent's Penguin Esports Streaming Service Shut Down After China Blocked Merger
Tencent has announced that it'll shut down its online game streaming service Penguin Esports less than a year after China blocked a major merger that would've helped Tencent take on Amazon's Twitch.
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No Time To Die OTT Release Date Set for March 4 on Amazon Prime Video in India
No Time To Die is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in India on March 4, the streaming service announced on Thursday. The movie grossed over $770 million (roughly Rs 5,800 crore) at the worldwide box office and is one of the biggest movies released during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Most OTT Consumers in India Frustrated Looking for Something to Watch: Accenture Survey
Nearly 7 out of 10 of OTT consumers in India that use streaming services have experienced frustration while using OTT services, according to an Accenture survey. The firm surveyed 6000 users across North America, South America, Europe, South Africa, and Asia Pacific and found that a majority of users wish for more personalised content, better sugge...
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Netflix vs Amazon Prime Video vs Disney+ Hotstar vs Apple TV: Pricing, Plans Compared
Amazon Prime Video and Netflix have both seen price revisions recently, with the streaming services increasing and slashing their subscription prices respectively. While Prime Video still costs less than a Netflix subscription per year, here’s what you need to know about the latest pricing of online video streaming services like Amazon Prime Vide...
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Tencent Music Sees Over 40 Percent Paid Subscriber Growth in Q2, Now Has 66.2 Million Listeners
Tencent Music beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit as its advertising business rebounded and more people subscribed to its music streaming platform.
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New Rules For Online News And Social Media: 10-Point Guide
The government today announced new rules to regulate digital content and establish what it called a "soft touch progressive institutional mechanism with level-playing field" featuring a Code of Ethics and a three-tier grievance redressal framework for news sites and OTT platforms. The rules will empower users of social media, said Union IT Minister...
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Alibaba to Shut Down Xiami Music App on February 5 Due to ‘Operational Adjustments’
Alibaba will close its music streaming platform Xiami Music next month, in a move that marks a step back from its ambitions to push into China's entertainment industry.
-
Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video Will Now Be Regulated by the Government
Streaming services and online news is now under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Until now, there was no body to regulate online content, and the government had said there should be some form of regulation such as there is for films, television, and print media.
