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tvOS 27 drops custom URL podcast feeds on Apple TV 4K while adding video podcasts
technology1 month ago

tvOS 27 drops custom URL podcast feeds on Apple TV 4K while adding video podcasts

tvOS 27 adds HLS-based video podcast support to the Podcasts app on Apple TV 4K but removes support for shows added via custom URL feeds (such as membership-only podcasts). Custom feeds remain available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch with their respective OS updates. The change affects only the Apple TV 4K lineup; original Apple TV 4K cannot update beyond tvOS 26. The update targets second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K and is expected to release later this month, though Apple may revisit the removed feature in the future.

Disney+ and Hulu Team Up with iHeartMedia for Video Podcasts
business1 month ago

Disney+ and Hulu Team Up with iHeartMedia for Video Podcasts

Disney+ and Hulu are expanding their streaming catalogs by partnering with iHeartMedia to bring six iHeartPodcasts to Disney+ and Hulu as video podcasts: Hey Jonas!, Pod Meets World, Desperately Devoted, Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald, StraightioLab, and Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim. Hey Jonas! debuts Aug. 14 ahead of Camp Rock 3, with the others following to broaden cross‑platform fan engagement and leverage video formats for existing and classic shows.

Netflix bets on live TV with daily Breakfast Club show
business4 months ago

Netflix bets on live TV with daily Breakfast Club show

Netflix is launching its first daily live show, The Breakfast Club, streaming weekdays from June 1, featuring Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious; the Netflix stream will include exclusive bonus segments during radio breaks, while the show also airs on Power 105.1 and is nationally syndicated—marking Netflix’s push into live programming and expansion into audio-first franchises and video podcasts.

business9 months ago

Netflix Expands Podcast Portfolio with iHeartMedia and Popular Shows

Netflix has announced a partnership with iHeartMedia to stream over 15 video podcasts, including popular shows like The Breakfast Club, starting in early 2026 in the U.S. This move aims to compete with YouTube by offering exclusive video podcast content, with iHeartMedia retaining audio rights. The deal follows a similar partnership with Spotify, expanding Netflix's presence in the growing video podcast market.

Spotify's Apple TV App Gets Major Video and Feature Upgrades
technology11 months ago

Spotify's Apple TV App Gets Major Video and Feature Upgrades

Spotify has released a redesigned Apple TV app featuring faster performance, a more visual interface, and new capabilities including video podcasts and music videos, although music videos are not yet available in the US and Canada. The update also introduces features like queue management, lyrics, and AI-based song recommendations, with broader availability expected by mid-November.

Netflix Partners with Spotify to Expand into Podcasts and Sports Content
entertainment1 year ago

Netflix Partners with Spotify to Expand into Podcasts and Sports Content

Netflix has entered a multi-year licensing deal with Spotify to stream video versions of popular Spotify podcasts, including Bill Simmons' show, starting in early 2026. The shows will be exclusive to Netflix and Spotify, removing them from YouTube, and aim to attract and engage subscribers by offering new content formats. The deal reflects a strategic move by Netflix to expand into video podcasts and diversify its entertainment offerings.

business1 year ago

Spotify Surpasses Subscriber Expectations Despite Quarterly Losses and Lowered Forecasts

Spotify exceeded subscriber forecasts with 276 million paying users and 696 million MAUs, but reported a quarterly loss of €86 million due to increased expenses, despite a 10% revenue rise to €4.19 billion. The company faces challenges in its advertising segment and is focusing on growth initiatives, including expanding video content and strategic partnerships, while investor sentiment remains optimistic despite recent stock declines.

digital1 year ago

Joe Rogan Tops Spotify Wrapped 2024 as Most-Streamed Podcast

Joe Rogan's podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience," remained the most-listened-to show on Spotify in 2024, despite losing its exclusivity on the platform. Spotify's top 50 podcast list, released as part of Spotify Wrapped 2024, also highlighted the growing trend of video podcasts, with over a third of the top shows available in video format. The platform plans to incentivize video podcast creators by offering revenue based on viewing time for Premium users starting in 2025.