Protocol
Netflix is testing an audio-only mode to compete with podcasts and audiobooks
2 min · · The new feature would allow subscribers to stream shows and movies without video. · Shared by 20, including Kyle Chayka, 🇺🇦Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer, Matt Navarra
The Verge
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says employees will return to offices when majority are vaccinated
2 min · · Netflix CEO wants to end remote work as soon as possible · Shared by 12, including Jordi Serrano
Variety
'Mulan' to Skip Theaters for Disney Plus Premiere
2 min · · In another major blow to movie theaters, Disney announced “Mulan” will forgo its planned theatrical release. Instead, the movie will premiere on Disney Plus on Sept. 4 for a rental pric… · Shared by 26, including Cameron Williams
Fast Company
Netflix is missing one big thing. It just added it with its new superstar hire
5 min · · The streaming giant has always led with data, but with new CMO Bozoma Saint John on board, expect her to bring emotional pop-cultural prowess to the big red N. · Shared by 24, including Anne Thompson, Nick Panayi, Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA
Vulture
What Happens Now for the TV Industry?
8 min · · The entire TV business has come to a halt because of the coronavirus. Here are five proposals for what to do next. · Shared by 33
CNBC
Bob Iger to step down as Disney CEO, effective immediately
3 min · · Bob Chapek, who most recently served as chairman of Disney parks, experiences and products, will assume the role of CEO. · Shared by 36, including Antonio Vieira Santos, LARRY ELKAN, Rene Ritchie, Brian Roemmele, Tom Connor
media.netflix.com
Now - for the first time - you can see what’s popular on Netflix
1 min · · Whether you love books, music, films or TV, top 10 lists are a great way to find out what’s popular. So today we’re rolling out a new Top 10 feature on Netflix. This new row - complete with its own sp · Shared by 34, including Aleyda Solis 🇺🇦, Tibor Martini 🇺🇦 @tibor@mastodon.social, Luca Hammer, Steve Troughton-Smith (Archived)
TNW
Google’s new AI can intelligently crop videos for any screen size
2 min · · Google's AI team has developed an open-source solution, Autoflip, that reframes the video that suits the target device or dimension. · Shared by 33, including Tamara McCleary, Merkstatt@troet.cafe 📯, Ronald van Loon, TNW Top Stories, Rick King, Yves Mulkers, Howard Getson
Ars Technica
Someone used neural networks to upscale a famous 1896 video to 4k quality
2 min · · Machine-learning software fills in missing details to produce realistic images. · Shared by 478, including Chris Skinner, Steve Silberman, Jeff Nolan 🇺🇸🚀, Steve Faktor, Jennifer Ouellette, Graeme Anderson, Chris Fralic, Matt Schlicht, Niklaus Gerber, Merkstatt@troet.cafe 📯, Steven Sinofsky, Hans Bickhofe, Jay DuBois, Fabrizio Bianchi, Alex B., Mathew Ingram, Brett King #TheFuturists #OptimalHumanity ✈️, Ward Plunet, Mike Tamir, PhD, Peter Steinberger
Mashable
Netflix and Ben & Jerry's have created a new ice cream flavor with the perfect name
1 min · · We bet you can guess. · Shared by 17, including 🇺🇦Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer, Jan Firsching 🆒
CBC News
'Completely unsustainable': How streaming and other data demands take a toll on the environment
5 min · · As data demands grow from our use of apps, video streaming and other technology, so do the energy needs of the server facilities at the source of the information. Some Canadian companies are working on solutions to reduce that energy demand and its toll on the environment. · Shared by 12, including Guy Kawasaki, Carla Gentry 🎶, Marko Saric, CBC
Fast Company
The major battle of the 2020 streaming wars will be over ads
7 min · · Both platforms and advertisers are experimenting with new ways of getting our attention. Can they find the format that will let users embrace it? · Shared by 14, including Bas Grasmayer, 🇺🇦Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer
Towards Data Science
Learn Metaflow in 10 mins — Netflix’s Python/R Framework for Data Science
17+ min · · Spend more time modeling, and less time managing infrastructures. A hands-on tutorial. · Shared by 139, including David Garner, Dr. Ganapathi Pulipaka 🇺🇸, Birgit Schefer, rohit, Cameron Yick ~ @hydrosquall@vis.social on mastodon, Kirk Borne, sircharlsxavier
Adweek
How to Maintain Your Privacy After Unwrapping That New Internet-Connected Device
3 min · · As the number of internet-connected devices skyrockets, it’s essential consumers safeguard their privacy on them. · Shared by 12, including Real Marsha Wright®, 🇺🇦Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer
TNW
2019: The year Twitch streamers jumped ship to Mixer, YouTube & Facebook
2 min · · This time last year, Twitch was top of the molehill when it came to game streaming. Now several of its major stars are leaving for apparently greener pastures — namely, Mixer, YouTube, and Facebook… · Shared by 14, including Jan Firsching 🆒
medium.com
The Data Science Behind Netflix
4 min · · “Netflix is not only a successful Service but it is completely Data-Driven Service.” · Shared by 123, including Carla Gentry 🎶, Mark Kaigwa, Faik Ersoy, Thomas Power, Katja Evertz, Javi Cantón @javicanton@mas.to, 🇺🇦Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer