Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels | TechCrunch
… Netflix didn’t immediately respond to our request for comment. The reported plans come as Netflix has made other moves to increase viewer engagement. …
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Where does that leave Netflix, whose claim to fame has been full seasons dropped at once for rapid consumption? Likely, it will have to rethink how it’s greenlighting, producing, and releasing what it considers a “TV show.” That doesn’t mean that the Netflix model has to pivot entirely to short-form to keep up with the competition, but it may need to reconsider how people want to stream. Viewers may no longer want to commit the hours and weeks it takes to get through a show and all of its subsequent seasons, for instance. They want something that feels more “finishable,” the way you can easily
Netflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it. | TechCrunchNetflix expands revamped mobile app across Asia and doubles down on kids' gaming | TechCrunch
… Beyond streaming, Netflix continues to invest in gaming. The company announced it is expanding Netflix Playground, its gaming hub designed specifically for children. …
Netflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it. | TechCrunch
… That shift makes Netflix’s binge model feel like a dated relic from another era. Bingeing helped Netflix beat TV When Netflix first dropped an entire season of “House of Cards” in February 2013, it was a revelation. …
Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup | TechCrunch
In Brief Posted: 2:45 PM PDT · July 19, 2026 Anthony Ha Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup In a new regulatory filing , Netflix revealed that it paid $587 million in cash for InterPositive, a startup co-founded by actor and director Ben Affleck. …
Netflix lands global streaming deal for ‘The Walking Dead’ | TechCrunch
… The deal is particularly notable because Netflix will not have exclusive rights. Instead, the company will share streaming access with AMC+, meaning it will end Netflix’s more than decade-long exclusive hold on the series. …
Netflix dabbles in shorter video content with its new set of publisher deals with Variety, others | TechCrunch
… Starting August 3, Netflix will offer video content from these publishers to subscribers in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, according to Netflix and other reports released on Tuesday by Netflix’s deal partners like Variety , Billboard , THR , Rolling Stone , and oth… …
Kalshi demands Netflix take down trailer for ‘Prediction Games’ documentary | TechCrunch
… But the company argued that in the trailer, Netflix “misled its millions of customers into believing this individual was able to successfully trade sport event contracts in Nevada on July 19, 2026.” In its letter, Kalshi also said that it recently spoke to a Netflix employee who “agreed not to feat… …
Prime Video follows Netflix and Disney by adding a TikTok-like 'Clips' feed in its app | TechCrunch
… It’s not a surprise to see Prime Video make this change — Netflix , Peacock , Tubi , Disney, and others have recently rolled out similar experiences, which are designed to promote discovery. Netflix’s short-form feed even shares the Clips name. …
What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale | TechCrunch
… However, WBD’s board eventually determined that an offer from the streaming giant Netflix was the most attractive. Netflix offered $82.7 billion for just Warner’s film, television, and streaming assets. …
HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new 'Shorts' feed | TechCrunch
… It’s worth noting that Netflix launched a similar AI-powered search experience for its users last year. HBO Max and Netflix aren’t the only streaming services leveraging AI, as Amazon has an AI voice search experience on Fire TVs that responds to open-ended inquiries about TV shows and movies. …
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