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Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video subscribers are hitting 'pause' instead of canceling altogether
- Streaming video services are experiencing more customers pausing their subscriptions instead of canceling.
- Data shows that a significant percentage of subscribers who cancel end up rejoining the same service within the year.
- The habit of pausing and resuming subscriptions helps to reduce the overall rate of customer defections in the streaming industry.
- While the Federal Trade Commission has implemented a 'click to cancel' rule, streamers are more likely to offer incentives to retain customers rather than rely on the rule.
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Iceberg and Trino highlight enterprise demand for cross-platform data lake functionality
- Apache Iceberg, the database table format project, is providing full database functionality on top of cloud object stores with open-source tools.
- Created by two Netflix engineers to overcome issues with the company's Amazon S3-stored media streaming files, Iceberg demonstrates how the separation of storage from compute in modern data stacks has allowed scalable, cost-effective computing and improved interaction between systems.
- Users can work with any analytics engine by employing Iceberg to enable all compute engines to interact with common data foundations.
- Meanwhile, open-source Trino distributed query engine, developed to replace Facebook's 300-petabyte Hive data warehouse, responds to the need for fast, ad-hoc analytics queries over big data file systems.
- Starburst, the commercial developer of Trino, is taking steps to make it simpler to build apps on data lake architectures by offering a fully managed Icehouse data lake to support near-real-time data ingestion into a managed Iceberg table at a petabyte scale.
- Iceberg's modern table format continues to attract enterprise interest, with Google, Snowflake and Databricks among the companies that have announced support for it according to its creator Ryan Blue.
- In its earnings call at the end of February, Snowflake noted that customer adoption of Iceberg tables could create “revenue headwinds” for the firm.
- Iceberg provides a strong technical foundation and an open community, where it's owned and controlled by the Apache Software Foundation. Blue wants the project to be a foundational layer in data architecture for solving all of the problems.
- Assembling the best analytical engines in cost-effective solutions is important because people want to move to more cost-effective solutions when there's too much data to process, according to Dain Sundstrom, chief technology officer of Starburst.
- Iceberg combines Trino and Iceberg storage, and offers the best data lake format in Sundstrom's opinion.
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Spyro The Dragon Coming To Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow
- Spyro Reignited Trilogy will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting tomorrow.
- The trilogy includes high-fidelity remakes of the original Spyro games.
- The addition of Spyro follows the arrival of Crash Bandicoot on Xbox Game Pass earlier this year.
- Activision Blizzard games are slowly being added to Xbox Game Pass.
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Netflix ‘Tu Doom’ YouTube
- While Netflix provides polished, binge-worthy shows and movies for entertainment, YouTube offers endless content variety including music, tutorials, and vlogs. Both platforms use AI, but Netflix recommends its original or licensed content, whereas YouTube promotes various creators' content, based on likes, comments, and subscriptions. Netflix generates higher returns with its subscription model and encourages creativity among creators but, in contrast, YouTube works well for diverse content catering to varied audiences. Netflix places ads to make the experience seamless, whereas YouTube places advertisements in breaks during the videos.
- Netflix collaborates with production houses to improve its shows and movies, while YouTube predominantly features content produced by individual content creators, vloggers, or artists, making the production quality level considerably lesser. Even though YouTube and Netflix actively use AI, algorithms, and personalized recommendations, users' experience and content discovery mechanisms differ significantly.
- AI in video generation has already surpassed the production stage, with generative AI used in diverse platforms such as video streaming services. Nevertheless, Netflix and YouTube compete assiduously to command users' attention. While Netflix provides a subscription model, generating higher returns for creators, YouTube remains an open platform accessible to every creator and adheres to a broad user base.
- During Alphabet’s Q3 earnings call, it was revealed that YouTube’s combined ad and subscription revenue over the past year has surpassed $50 billion, with ads and partnerships highlighting the impact of AI on the business. YouTube has AI tools that enhance video recommendations, increasing creator exposure, and advertising revenue. Furthermore, YouTube has increased its reach on TV screens, enhancing revenue for creators by 30% over the past year.
- Netflix strategically places ads during natural plot breaks for a more seamless experience, whereas YouTube places advertisements during the videos in between. In conclusion, Netflix and YouTube complement each other, with Netflix being the go-to platform for series and movies. Meanwhile, YouTube is the space for user-generated videos catering to many diverse audiences, including gaming streams, education, and community engagement.
- For instance, Nilam Pathak watch Netflix shows during the weekend for four to five hours to escape from structured and busy computer work, while Saket Narayane upskills himself with various content options for over three hours every day, like music, podcasts, scientific concept tutorials, TED Talks, cooking, and case studies, making YouTube essential for his day.
- Creators and top YouTubers collaborating to generate exclusive content for Netflix indicate the complementary relationship between Netflix and YouTube. Netflix is also adapting itself to AI in video generation and utilising personalised recommendation algorithms. Additionally, YouTube is enhancing video content recommendations, making them more relevant to viewers, and increasing creator exposure.
- During the earnings call, it was disclosed that Netflix's subscription model generates higher revenue and profit for the company and will grow between $4-5 billion increment in revenue during 2024. Both platforms differ significantly in their AI algorithms and personalised recommendations, with Netflix recommending original and licensed content and YouTube recommending creators' content based on users' likes, comments, and subscriptions.
- Alphabet CEO Anat Ashkenazi highlighted that YouTube has significant growth in subscription products, notably YouTube TV and YouTube Music Premium. The demand for content-led by AI is prevalent in various video platforms, including video streaming services. Sarandos also notes that Netflix has enormous customer reach, and they continue to lead the industry in engagement.
- YouTube continues to grow and does not fall far behind Netflix in the streaming industry, featuring creators, and open platforms, generating revenue from ads and partnerships, while Netflix focuses on enhancing the quality of its content to gain users' attention.
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YouTube Gets ‘Tu Doom’
- Netflix competes directly with YouTube in terms of the time viewers spend on TV screens. However, both companies have different advantages.
- Netflix's personalized recommendation system tends to push its original and licensed content, while YouTube promotes a wider variety of content from numerous creators through a user-focused algorithm.
- Netflix collaborates with production houses to enhance the quality of shows and movies, while YouTube predominantly features content from individual content creators, and it often cannot match the same level of production quality.
- Netflix and YouTube complement each other. Netflix can post trailers on YouTube to promote the platform, and YouTubers can promote Netflix content through trailers or reviews on YouTube.
- YouTube is a space for shorter, user-generated videos catering to diverse audiences. It offers educational content, gaming streams, product reviews and vlogs. Netflix, on the other hand, is a go-to platform for binge-worthy content, especially series and movies.
- Netflix has emerged as a subscription-based platform generating higher returns for creators, which allows them to make more ambitious investments in their next projects.
- While YouTube implements advertisements as breaks within its videos, Netflix strategically places ads during natural plot breaks for a more seamless experience.
- With major developments in the text-to-video generation space, streaming platforms, including Netflix, are adapting themselves to AI-generated content.
- YouTube's combined ad and subscription revenue for the past year has surpassed $50 billion, driven by services like YouTube TV, NFL Sunday Ticket, and YouTube Music Premium. YouTube's AI tools, including Gemini, are enhancing video recommendations for viewers and increasing creator exposure.
- Netflix and YouTube are giving users options for their entertainment preferences - Netflix for binge-worthy shows and movies and YouTube for short, meaningful content.
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The best classic movies on Netflix right now
- Netflix has a lot of classic films as some were recently added while only one was removed.
- Scarface, Psycho, Sixteen Candles, and The Karate Kid are the must-watch movies.
- Classic films from the 80s and 70s are rare on Netflix, so while they are there, it's good to check them out.
- Netflix will most likely drop older movies quickly rather than newly released ones.
- Midnight Run (1988), Jaws (1975), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Field of Dreams (1989) are more classic movie options that are still available.
- Stand by Me is a coming-of-age story, not a horror story like many of Stephen King's other works.
- The stars in Sixteen Candles (1984), Field of Dreams (1989), and Stand by Me (1986) will bring back nostalgia for '80s movie lovers.
- Classic movie lovers have a variety of choices, from drama and suspense to romantic comedy and action.
- Netflix is the perfect go-to for classic movies as it houses rare and popular films in one place.
- Take advantage of the screening time Netflix provides for older titles and get your dose of classic cinema.
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3 action movies on Netflix you need to watch in November 2024
- Extraction, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and The Adam Project are popular action movies on Netflix.
- Oblivion (2013): Tom Cruise stars as Jack Harper, a repair technician on Earth after a nuclear war.
- 6 Underground (2019): Ryan Reynolds leads a vigilante squad to fight evil and corruption.
- U-571 (2000): Matthew McConaughey stars in a submarine thriller set during World War II.
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Monsters walk among us — and they're watching Netflix at 1.5x speed.
- Netflix's mobile app allows users to watch at 1.25x and 1.5x speeds.
- Some people use this feature for reality shows or while working out.
- The appeal comes from saving time and consuming more content.
- This trend reflects our modern appetite for fast-paced content consumption.
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After Arcane season 1 ended on a stunning cliff hanger, its creators say it was 'always the plan' for those characters to die in the season 2 premiere
- Arcane's creators have explained why those councillors died in season 2 episode 1
- The duo say it was 'always planned that way'
- There were never any discussions about killing off other Piltover council members
- Jinx's attack ends any hopes of Zaun being an independent state
- Projectile killed three Piltovan council members including Caitlyn's mom and Jayce's patron.
- Christian Linke and Alex Yee discussed the process of determining which characters they were going to kill off.
- Linke, said that it was always planned for that trio (Cassandra, Theiras & Toman) to die,
- Meanwhile, Jinx's attack forced Jayce's hand with what happens with Viktor and how Jayce uses the Hexcore to save his life.
- It was never the plan for Arcane, to run for five seasons.
- You can expect more exclusives from the chat with Linke and Yee in the days and weeks ahead.
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Arcane season 2 review: an awe-inspiring, unwieldy finale
- Arcane returns with its much-anticipated second season that is more ambitious and striking than before.
- The season's narrative twists are best left as a surprise for the viewers that connect the story of war and relationships.
- The storyline feels too big for the season despite covering more ground than its previous season.
- The montages set to original pop and rap songs aren't as effective in lining up with the storyline.
- The show creators refuse to give up their storytelling ambition that makes the second season somewhat less deft than the first.
- Despite its slightly unwieldy storytelling approach, the second season packs a propulsive, heart-pounding pace that demands viewers' full attention.
- The second season pushes the characters into new, exciting positions, tearing certain alliances apart and forging new ones.
- The second season is bigger, faster, meaner, and darker than its previous season with surreal mysticism and body horror elements.
- Arcane's cast delivers sophisticated performances which is a step above most industry standards for an animated TV series.
- The Arcane season 2 is a twisted, expensive, maximalist steampunk epic that is unlike anything else on TV right now.
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How a former data analyst turned his 14-year career at Riot Games into 'Arcane,' a beautiful, expensive Netflix hit
- Christopher Linke and Alexander Yee, two Riot Games insiders without TV experience, created a show based on the game 'League of Legends' for Netflix called 'Arcane'.
- Linke moved to Los Angeles and joined the video game company Riot Games in 2010 after he became disillusioned with the music industry which he had worked in before.
- His initial job there was in customer support, however, he rose through the ranks and ultimately became a creative director.
- Arcane follows the established characters from League of Legends in its story-driven and visually distinct adaptation.
- Riot provided unheard-of creative freedom to the team who made the show, which is why it has been so successful.
- According to Linke and fellow co-creator Alexander Yee, Riot's company culture gave them the space to experiment and explore.
- Reportedly steep production costs and a lengthy timeline gave them the time and space to create a beloved series that hits the mark with both fans and critics alike.
- After racking up millions of viewing hours and hitting No. 1 on Netflix's global top 10 English-language television list, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.
- Arcane has garnered near-universal critical acclaim alongside winning several Emmy Awards, including outstanding animated program.
- Arcane remains Riot's most successful adaptation and one that seems to represent the blueprint for long-term success in adapting game franchises.
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Arcane season 2 act 1 ending explained: who is [SPOILER], when is episode 4 coming out, and your biggest questions answered
- Netflix's Arcane season 2, Act 1 recently premiered with more questions than answers leaving fans wondering what happened to their beloved characters. Jinx has once again escaped and Ambessa is slowly taking control over Piltover with her own agenda. Warwick makes an appearance, and Singed's experiments disgust Vi for his techniques of creating mutants. Arcane has raised important questions, by answering others, leaving the fans in anticipation for Act 2 which will premiere on Saturday, November 16 exclusively on Netflix.
- Netflix's "Arcane" is back and with it, a host of new questions to keep fans engaged and guessing. With several exciting plotlines and some old favourites returning, the show is sure to satisfy viewers looking for both entertainment and depth.
- The season 2's next three episodes, which make up act 2, are – at the time of writing – won't be released for another week. Arcane's creative team, then, is making us wait a bit longer to find out what happens next, which means the eight biggest questions I have about Arcane season 2 won't be answered yet.
- The ending of Arcane season 2 act 1 is full of surprises. Jinx has once again escaped and Ambessa has taken control over Piltover. Warwick makes an appearance, and Singed's experiments disgust Vi for his techniques of creating mutants.
- Arcane season 2 episode 4 will launch on Netflix on Saturday, November 16. It won't be the only new installment to air on that date, though. Episodes 5 and 6 will launch alongside it, so you'll have a new trio of chapters to consume soon.
- Vi engages her sibling in what appears to be a fight to the death. Caitlyn, meanwhile, is blindsided by Sevika's unexpected appearance; Silco's former lieutenant now teaming up with Jinx to take on Vi and her Piltovan ally.
- A recovered Sevika presses a secret button to detonate a bomb, which blows out the back wall and sends a powerful air blast careering through the expansive location they're in. The resulting gust blows 'CaitVi' away and causes numerous powder-colored, wind-powered blasts to erupt from Piltover's street vents – a warning to the City of Progress' leaders that Zaun isn't to be trifled with.
- The answer to this query is less clear: After chatting about wild runes, Jayce and his team travel to an underground Hexgate gemstone mesh failsafe to get to the bottom of the problem that's affecting the tree at the heart of the Firelights' hideout.
- Of all of season 2's individuals – Ambessa is arguably the most fascinating. Because it's so difficult to pin down what she wants to achieve this season.
- Janna – whose original Shurima-derived name is Jan'ahrem – is a mysterious, wind elemental-wielding spirit. She protects dispossessed Zaunites and, as a beacon of hope for the undercity's population, various murals of Janna can be glimpsed throughout season 2 act 1.
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Arcane Season 2 debuts with more action, dark story and beautiful animation | preview
- Arcane Season 2 Act I debuts today with three act final chapter on Netflix.
- Arcane is an animated steampunk action-adventure TV show based on Riot Games’ League of Legends.
- It has beautiful imagery, deep story, and an unflinching adult storyline.
- It is one of the most successful animated shows on Netflix with a mix of 2D and 3D-animated imagery.
- The season 2 animation is even better than season 1, but the shorter episodes which often skip major plot points commit this sin.
- Arcane depicts class warfare and a civil war brought home in the sister versus sister storyline.
- The show was created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee with high-profile voices including Hailee Steinfeld (Vi), Annie Award winner Ella Purnell (Jinx), etc.
- The finale of season 2 will premiere on November 23.
- This team has found a way to elevate League of Legends with an epic dark story, awesome imagery and deep memorable characters.
- It is another way to elevate gaming culture into mass culture.
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3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (November 8-10)
- If you're looking for something different to watch this weekend, try these three underrated Netflix movies: Daddio, The Family Man, and Midway.
- Daddio is a two-person character study that explores intimate conversation between Dakota Johnson's Girlie and Sean Penn's cab driver Clark.
- The Family Man, an emotional movie perfect for the holidays, starred by Nicolas Cage follows a Wall Street investor on Christmas Eve who wakes up the next day, magically with his college sweetheart.
- Midway, a 1976 epic movie starring Charlton Heston and Henry Fonda, tells the story of the Battle of Midway during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
- Midway does have a cheesy romantic subplot, but the primary focus is men in ships and planes battling the enemy.
- Daddio’s intimate setting and intense focus is perfect for a late night in at home.
- The Family Man provides enough holiday cheer for family movie night, while Midway is a straightforward and captivating film for WWII buffs.
- These movies offer a break from the usual holiday fare and expand your watchlist with a different style.
- All three of these underrated Netflix movies may have gone unnoticed by some, but each provides a unique and interesting viewing experience.
- You can stream Daddio, The Family Man, and Midway on Netflix now.
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Netflix Loses Its Wuthering Heights Deal with Margot Robbie to WB Pictures
- Netflix loses its deal with Margot Robbie and WB Pictures for the movie Wuthering Heights.
- Netflix offered $150 million for the movie, but WB Pictures secured the deal with a smaller offer of $80 million.
- WB Pictures promised a theatrical release for the movie, which contributed to winning the deal.
- Amazon is also interested in acquiring the movie and giving it a theatrical push.
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