October 16, 2023
Spotify Unveils Hub to Let Fans Buy Artist Merchandise

Spotify said it doesn’t want music fans to have to wait for new artist merchandise. The streaming audio platform announced Monday (Oct. 16) that it was adding a dedicated “Merch Hub” to...

October 16, 2023
Netflix Could Hike Prices Following Password Crackdown Success

Netflix is reportedly expected to raise prices following the success of its password-sharing crackdown. The streaming service is set to release earnings this week that show its ban on password-sharing...

October 13, 2023
D2C Brands Increasingly Take Over NYC Retail With Brick-and-Mortar Shops

As direct-to-consumer (D2C) companies look to drive more long-lasting relationships, many are finding that if they want to deepen customers’ connection to their brands, they must offer physical touchpoints, and...

October 13, 2023
Netflix Announces Plans to Open ‘Netflix House’ Retail Stores

Netflix, the popular streaming TV service, has announced its plans to open retail stores called “Netflix House” in 2025. These stores will offer fans the opportunity to fully immerse themselves...

October 11, 2023
Internet Companies Successfully Defend Against Largest-Ever Denial-of-Service Attack

Internet companies Google, Amazon and Cloudflare have successfully defended against the largest-known denial-of-service attack on the internet, raising concerns about a new technique that could potentially cause widespread disruption. Denial-of-service attacks involve overwhelming targeted...

October 11, 2023
EU’s Bid for Big Tech Funding of 5G Rollout Delayed...

Europe’s telecom operators are advocating for major technology companies to share the expenses for the deployment of 5G and broadband networks. However, it appears that the decision regarding potential regulations...

October 04, 2023
How Netflix Shows the Importance of Getting Innovation’s Timing Right

There Are Ghosts, of Course A bit more than 25 years ago, on March 10, 1998, Netflix shipped its first DVD, “Beetlejuice,” about two ghosts played by Alec Baldwin and Geena...

October 03, 2023
Report: Netflix Prepares for Price Hike Following Actors Strike

Netflix is reportedly preparing to raise the price of its ad-free service once the Hollywood actors strike concludes. While discussions are still ongoing regarding price increases in various global markets,...

October 03, 2023
The Great Connected Consumer Paradox

It has been reported that by 2010, cable television in the U.S. had sort of hit its stride. Analysts report that 90% of homes with a television had a monthly...