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Amazon discounts Dangbei N2 mini projector to $178.99

Amazon has cut the price of the Dangbei N2 mini projector by $50, bringing it to $178.99. The device supports 1080p output, built-in Netflix access, and a 190-degree gimbal stand designed to make positioning easier for viewing.

Netflix shares hit two-year low after cutting 2026 ad revenue forecast

Netflix stock dropped to its lowest level in more than two years following its Q3 2026 earnings report. The company lowered its advertising revenue guidance for 2026, with co-CEO Greg Peters attributing the shortfall to a slower-than-expected rollout of certain ad products.

Netflix pledges improvement after executive leadership changes

Netflix has undergone a significant leadership shakeup, and the company says it intends to 'do better' going forward. The streaming service is aiming to win back the attention of American viewers amid the changes.

Report: Musk personally ordered Starlink slowdown affecting Ukraine

A new report states that Elon Musk directed a slowdown of Starlink satellite internet service used by Ukraine. The report also notes U.S. envoy Tom Barrack's remark that Washington is no longer the guarantor of global security, and Netflix's disclosure of its slowest revenue growth in years.

Netflix Q3 Revenue Growth Slows to 12% Amid Programming Restructuring

Netflix reported third-quarter revenue grew 12% year-over-year, its slowest growth rate in years. The report coincides with a reorganization of the company's programming units.

Netflix Q3 earnings emphasize monetization push as viewing time slips

Netflix's third-quarter investor letter names improved monetization, alongside entertainment value and new technology, as top priorities going forward. The company reported $12.9 billion in revenue, up 12 percent year-over-year, even as analysts at Jefferies estimate monthly viewing time per member fell to 49 hours in early 2025 from 66 hours in early 2023, and its share of US viewing time dipped slightly year-over-year in July.

Jepsen testing finds safety bugs in Orkes Conductor 5.3.2 workflow engine

Jepsen, the distributed-systems testing group, published an analysis of Orkes Conductor 5.3.2, the hosted version of the Netflix-originated Conductor workflow orchestrator. The report examines how Conductor manages workflow definitions, executions, and task retries, and documents behavior under failure conditions that falls short of the guarantees users might expect.

Deborah Ann Woll says Daredevil: Born Again season 3 finale feels conclusive

Deborah Ann Woll, who plays Karen Page on Marvel's 'Daredevil: Born Again,' said the show's upcoming third season finale carries a sense of finality unlike the ending of Netflix's original 'Daredevil' series. She noted the tone of this conclusion differs markedly from how the earlier show wrapped up.

PlayStation 3 still useful years after losing Netflix, Plex and Crunchyroll apps

The PlayStation 3, now 87 million units sold since launch, has lost support from most third-party streaming services, including Crunchyroll in 2022, Plex in 2023 and Netflix in March 2026. Despite this, the console can still be repurposed for tasks like streaming media from a PC, playing Blu-ray discs, ripping CDs, and emulating retro games.

Netflix updates VMAF with new v1 model generation for video quality scoring

Netflix has released VMAF v1, a new generation of its open-source perceptual video quality models, alongside updated documentation comparing it to the prior v0 models. The release accompanies a technical blog post explaining the changes and guidance on selecting between model versions, and Netflix says it is seeking user feedback to refine the models further.

Netflix, HubSpot and Flock Safety among tech firms cutting jobs in October

Several technology companies, including Netflix, HubSpot and Flock Safety, announced workforce reductions in October as part of a continuing wave of layoffs across the sector in 2025. The cuts add to a year already marked by heavy job losses at technology firms.

UK government weighs extending BBC license fee to Netflix, YouTube and other streamers

The UK government is reportedly considering a proposal to expand the existing BBC license fee so it also covers video streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and YouTube, according to The Independent. Currently the £180 (~$239) annual fee applies to anyone watching live or on-demand TV content, but streaming via phones or computers can let viewers avoid it. An unnamed source said officials view this as an unfair loophole that lets people watch television-like content without paying.