Football fans will soon have unprecedented access to Super Bowl LIII, at least when it comes to streaming, according to CBS Sports. The network will offer the upcoming Super Bowl game on its website and through its mobile app, no authentication needed. The network will also be streaming its broadcast coverage of the game on CBS All Access.
YouTube has expanded its Digital Wellbeing tools, a set of features designed to help users manage their use of the service including how many hours they spend watching videos. The Digital Wellbeing toolbox includes a Time Watched feature that shows users how much time they've spent watching videos during the present day, as well as the previous day and a sum total of the previous week.
Netflix users are upset about a new test appearing on some accounts: full-screen video promos between videos. These promotions present content already present on Netflix, the type of shows you'd otherwise see presented as recommended content. The company has confirmed the test, explaining that the promos are personalized for each user.
Most video streaming services come in three varieties: free with ads, as a subscription with ads, or as a subscription without ads. NBCUniversal is planning something entirely different, according to a new report, that not only won't charge for a subscription, but will actively reward viewers who stream content. Planned content reportedly includes NBCU's own shows and third-party videos.
If you're located anywhere in North America, you won't be able to see tomorrow's total lunar eclipse...at least not by stepping outside. The celestial event won't be visible in the US, Canada, or Mexico, which is disappointing due to its uniqueness: this will be the longest lunar eclipse of the century. This doesn't mean that you're without options, however.
Netflix is updating its account profile avatars, adding improved versions of existing options, as well as entirely new images to choose from. The company is adding avatars that feature characters from some of its popular original shows, such as Orange is the New Black and Fuller House. Netflix also explains how to use multiple profiles to split up recommendations based on genres.
YouTube is testing a new Explore tab that helps users find new content to enjoy. This is different from the company's existing Recommended content, expanding upon it to present users with more videos to watch. The feature will be going live for only a small number of iOS users at this time, according to YouTube, which will merge the existing Trending tab content into the new Explore option.
This fall will bring new seasons for a number of hit televisions shows, including The Walking Dead. AMC's zombie-fest series will enter its ninth season starting in early October. The first trailer for the upcoming season was revealed during San Diego Comic-Con today, and it's a big one at nearly 6-minutes in length. If you're all caught up on the current season, prepare to dive in.
It's the summer of 1985 and the small city of Hawkins, Indiana, is home to a bustling mall, a new Netflix teaser for Stranger Things reveals. The trailer gives us our first official video for the upcoming third season of Netflix's streaming hit, marking the company's latest retro-themed teaser. Don't expect any hints of what season 3 will bring, though.
Netflix has finally released the official trailer for Orange is the New Black season 6, giving us out first look at the upcoming season. Netflix plans to release season 6 later this month, making the entire batch of episodes available to all regions where it is officially available. If you haven't watched season 5 yet, skip this trailer to avoid spoilers.
The DC Universe subscription service we detailed earlier this year is now in beta with a planned launch timeframe: this upcoming fall. Anyone interested in accessing the beta can sign up now in hopes of getting an invitation, but everyone will have access starting later this year. DC has provided more details about the service, including all the perks you get for signing up.
Hulu and Viacom have struck an on-demand content deal that brings a variety of shows to the streaming service, including Daria, My Super Sweet 16, and more. As well, Hulu has announced that it is getting 11 Nickelodeon shows under this agreement, plus more than 20 movies. The company is also bringing three kid-friendly shows back to its streaming platform.