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Platforms, audio, and the subscription economy.

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The podcast that broke Apple: how Serial changed what we expect from audio

Ten years after Serial's launch, we examine how a single show created an industry.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min . Read story
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Why live streaming is the format television was always trying to be

YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok Live now account for 34% of all video consumption among 18-34-year-olds.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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Max’s sports deal is the streaming platform’s biggest bet since HBO

Warner Bros. Discovery signed a $12 billion rights package covering NBA, March Madness, and Wimbledon.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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Spotify’s AI DJ is now the most-used playlist feature globally

Six months after launch, Spotify's AI-generated radio host has overtaken Discover Weekly in listening hours.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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Disney+ finally turns a profit — and it only took killing half its original content

Disney's streaming service reached profitability by cancelling 38 original shows and cutting 1,400 editorial staff.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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Netflix’s ad-supported tier now has more subscribers than its premium plan

The company that swore it would never show ads now derives more revenue from its ad tier than from any other subscription level.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min