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After confirming each speaker in a Dolby Atmos system works individually, the recommended next step is testing with real content mixed for the format. Netflix's five-minute anime short Sol Levante is highlighted as an ideal benchmark since its extensive spatial audio mix stresses positional accuracy without requiring a full movie's runtime.
Dolby Digital Plus, or E-AC-3, is a lossy audio codec that can support up to 7.1 channels, but it can also carry standard 5.1 audio, meaning its presence doesn't guarantee extra surround channels. It was built specifically for streaming and downloadable content, which is why services like Netflix rely on it, and it can also serve as a delivery method for Dolby Atmos object-based audio.
A new round of job cuts hit major tech firms including Apple, TikTok, LinkedIn and Netflix in August 2026, continuing a year of workforce reductions across the industry. Total layoffs for 2026 have already exceeded the full-year figure for 2025.
According to a New York Times report, Netflix executives have discussed integrating third-party streaming services such as Peacock and Fox One directly into its app. It's not yet clear whether this would mean selling subscriptions to those services or embedding their content, and no deal is currently imminent.
Rockstar Games will stream a longer look at Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET and on YouTube at 9 p.m. ET on Aug. 27, ahead of the game's Nov. 19 launch. Preorders are already open at $80 for the standard edition and $100 for the Ultimate Edition.
A former Netflix subscriber who canceled the service a year ago tried several alternatives before unexpectedly settling on Apple TV+. The writer had long avoided the platform due to its high price, limited content library, and lack of perks like free trials or Family Sharing for non-Apple device owners.