After 25 years of operation, Netflix, the dominant streaming platform, has officially sent out its final DVD, marking the end of a service that played a significant role in the company’s transformation into an entertainment giant. Founder Reed Hastings has often said that he started the company out of frustration with a Blockbuster rental store that charged him $40 to return the movie Apollo 13 six weeks late. That eventually gave rise to the idea of a subscription-based DVD streaming service, which allowed the customer to keep the title as…

After a successful run of 25 years, Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service, which revolutionized the entertainment industry and led to the demise of Blockbuster video stores, is finally coming to an end. This service not only paved the way for video streaming but also transformed the way we consume entertainment. The DVD service, which has been steadily shrinking in the shadow of Netflix’s video streaming service, will shut down after its five remaining distribution centers in California, Texas, Georgia and New Jersey mail out their final discs on Friday. The less than…

Feeling inundated by the vast array of movies and TV shows available for streaming online? There’s a logical explanation behind it. According to a report released Monday by market researcher Nielsen, the number of titles on streaming services jumped 39 percent over the past two years to 2.35 million. When traditional broadcast and cable channels are added, the number of individual viewing options rose to 2.7 million. Figures describe films and shows available in the US, Canada, UK, Mexico and Germany. Netflix and Disney are among 167 streaming providers, up…

(Reuters) – Netflix sign-ups in the U.S. remain high despite falling from a record high in June after video streaming pioneer Pioneer’s crackdown on shared passwords took effect in May, according to data from research firm Antenna. “Love is password sharing,” Netflix had posted on X, then known as Twitter, in 2017, but its global crackdown on password sharing signaled its strategy to unlock new revenue streams in a saturated, competitive market. Attracting new subscribers and keeping old ones has become a difficult task in the past few years, as…

On Friday, Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, revealed its collaboration with Netflix. As a result, Jio will now include Netflix subscriptions in certain prepaid plans. Previously, Netflix was only available with Jio Postpaid and Jio Fiber plans, making Jio the first telecom provider to offer Netflix subscriptions with prepaid plans. This move allows Jio’s 400 million prepaid subscribers to access Netflix content without any extra subscription fees. Jio-Netflix partnership announced Announcing this prepaid package partnership, Kiran Thomas, CEO, Jio Platforms Limited said, “Launching Netflix packages on our…

In a recent blog post, Mike Verdu, the Vice President of Games at Netflix, announced that the company will be conducting trials to assess the feasibility of making games available on a wider range of devices. These trials will initially focus on select TVs and computers. The company is rolling out limited beta testing to a small group of members in Canada and the UK on select TVs starting Monday, and on PCs and Macs via Netflix.com on supported browsers in the coming weeks. The streaming platform had started pushing…

Upcoming releases for your entertainment include Jennifer Lawrence’s R-rated comedy “No Hard Feelings” and the animated film “The Monkey King” by director Stephen Chow, which is suitable for the whole family. These, along with other television shows, movies, music, and games, will soon be available on your device. Among the deals chosen by Associated Press entertainment reporters are Harlan Coben’s TV adaptation with a young protagonist, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier’s third studio album and sweet Marcie, the introverted member of the “Peanuts” gang, gets a special offer. , “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind…

Streaming giant Netflix has introduced the Netflix Game Controller app, which allows users to play Netflix games on their television screen. According to the Apple App Store description, the Game Controller app pairs with your TV so you can play Netflix games on your iPhone. Currently, Netflix games can only be used on ‌iPhone‌ and iPad, and cannot be played on Apple TV or other TV platforms. While the app is currently inactive, it does indicate that TV games are coming “soon to Netflix.” The app includes a directional button…