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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 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.
JustWatch, the service that helps users find where movies are streaming, has launched its own platform called JustWatch TV. It offers a selection of free, ad-supported films alongside rentals, plus an ad-free subscription priced at $4 a month or $50 for a lifetime plan that a company spokesperson said would only be available for a limited time.
Spotify has updated its recommendation system to filter out over 50 million songs it classified as AI-generated spam or low-quality filler. The change aims to prioritize music made by human artists when suggesting tracks to listeners.
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'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.
JustWatch, the streaming guide used by 50 million people, is launching JustWatch TV, a new service combining free and paid content tiers with a movie rental store. The service debuts with content from 30 partners, including Paramount, Cineverse, LEONINE Studios, SND and Altitude.
Industry analysis highlights that video service providers now need infrastructure capable of both real-time livestreaming and traditional on-demand delivery via CDNs. The piece cites Rethink Research data showing livestreamed video traffic is set to exceed on-demand traffic soon, driven by interactive live experiences like sports, esports, concerts, gaming, and livestream shopping.
JustWatch, previously known as a search engine for finding titles on other platforms, has launched JustWatch TV, its own streaming service, in 12 markets including the US, UK, Canada, France, Italy and Australia. The service offers a free ad-supported tier, a $3.99/month ad-free JustWatch TV Plus tier with over 300 titles, and a rental store available initially in five countries, with content from 30 partners including Paramount, Fremantle and New Regency.
Voicemod has released the Key Pocket, a magnetic clip-on soundboard device priced at $130 that lets users switch voices and sound effects while gaming or streaming on phones, tablets and consoles. The device pairs with Voicemod's app, processing voice changes locally in real time, and offers access to over 200 original voices, 76,000 community-made voices and 800,000 sounds. It works across platforms including PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Meta Quest headsets via USB-C, 3.5mm or Bluetooth.
Artie, a Y Combinator-backed startup focused on real-time data streaming, has posted five open positions including enterprise account executives and senior engineers. The company describes its hiring focus as seeking candidates who prioritize craft, speed, and impact.
German IRL streamer Agaamuza, 16, used a Unitree humanoid robot dressed in costume to simulate groping and thrusting motions against a 16-year-old girl on a Cologne street, broadcasting the incident live on Twitch. Police confirmed the robot touched the girl's buttocks and made thrusting motions, and have since seized the device. The footage shows the robot repeatedly used in similar ways against other women in prior livestreams.