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China's theaters, studios protest against deal to free stream movie online
Huanxi Media Group announced on Friday that it would show "Lost in Russia" for free on Beijing Bytedance Network's platforms on Jan. 25
 "China's theaters, studios protest against deal to free stream movie online")
India's online video streaming market: Where the 'big four' stand
YouTube, Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix are clearly among the top players
 "India's online video streaming market: Where the 'big four' stand")
When movies met streaming video
The creative and commercial fit between the film and streaming video business is almost perfect but so are the problems of scale and monetisation
Flipkart launches 'MarQ TurboStream' streaming stick, price starts Rs 3,499
The 'MarQ TurboStream' device is equipped with the latest Android 9.0 OS and sports Dolby Digital Audio and a voice-controlled remote with Google Assistant
 "Flipkart launches 'MarQ TurboStream' streaming stick, price starts Rs 3,499")
Netflix in a world full of censors
The streaming giant is having to navigate different political and moral landscapes, and calls for government regulation, as it seeks subscribers worldwide, writes Alex Marshall
 "Netflix in a world full of censors")
AppleTV+ debuts streaming TV service, here's how to subscribe and watch
Anyone who has purchased an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV device, iPod touch or Mac after Sept. 10 can get a free subscription for one year
 "AppleTV+ debuts streaming TV service, here's how to subscribe and watch")
They know what you watched last night
Recent deals involving the media conglomerate AT&T, the streaming device seller Roku, other firms have expanded the surveillance infrastructure that operates in the background of streaming services
Are we barking up the wrong tree?
India's main focus needs to be on policies that foster innovation and freedom for individuals and organisations alike
 "Are we barking up the wrong tree?")
Netflix loses 130,000 US customers, shares fall 12% as global growth slows
Netflix reported that it added 2.83 million paid streaming subscribers outside the United States, below analyst expectations of 4.8 million
 "Netflix loses 130,000 US customers, shares fall 12% as global growth slows")
Netflix trips in its bid to raise people's bills & still sign up customers
Netflix lost paying customers in the US during the second quarter for the first time in years after it increased prices on its most popular plan to $13 a month from $11
 "Netflix trips in its bid to raise people's bills & still sign up customers")
Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon may come under tax net in Budget
Equalisation levy may be put on streaming services
 "Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon may come under tax net in Budget")
App-based streaming services are the new moguls of advertising in India
Streaming services have emerged as the big advertisers of 2018 audio and video apps fight for audiences aggressively
 "App-based streaming services are the new moguls of advertising in India")
