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Varanasi's 'diaper tree' video shocks internet, sparks civic sense debate

The clip, posted by vlogger Shweta Kataria with the text overlay "unique house of Varanasi", has triggered debate around civic sense and environmental awareness in Varanasi city, in UP

Netflix, Comcast, and Paramount submit bids for Warner Bros Discovery

The submissions meet a Nov. 20 deadline for a first round of bids set by the board of Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent of HBO, CNN and the Warner Bros. movie and TV studios

Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare quarterly earnings letdown

Netflix missed the earnings target set by stock market analysts during the video streamer's latest quarter, a letdown that the company blamed on a tax dispute in Brazil. The results announced Tuesday broke Netflix's six-quarter streak of posting a profit that eclipsed analysts' projections. The Los Gatos, California, cited an unexpected USD 619 million expense tied to the Brazilian tax dispute for the earnings shortfall while hailing its lineup of distinctive TV series and films for keeping its audience engaged and delivering a mix of subscriber fees and increased ad sales that helped it deliver revenue that matched analyst forecasts. Investors, though, were not placated by the explanation as Netflix's shares still fell by about 5 per cent in extended trading after the numbers came out. Analysts varied in their interpretation of the third-quarter report. Investing.com analyst Thomas Monteiro worries Netflix is using the Brazilian tax hit as a way to mask signs of a slowdown in ...

YouTube expands multi-language audio dubbing feature to creators: Details

After two years of testing, YouTube's multi-language audio feature is now available to all creators. The feature will let the creators on the platform auto dub videos to reach more audiences

Zupee launches Studio short video platform after RMG ban in India

Zupee has launched Zupee Studio, a short video content platform with 1-3 min episodes, weeks after India banned all forms of real money gaming nationwide

YouTube relaxes profanity policy to support creator monetisation: Details

YouTube updates its monetisation policies to ease profanity restrictions for creators while introducing AI-powered tools to help identify and protect teen viewers across the platform

South Korean drama on teacher-student romance scrapped after public uproar

South Korea drops teacher-student romance drama after outcry as educators, unions and critics warn of grooming glorification and urge stricter oversight of webtoons and media content

Twitch adds vertical stream option, expands 2K video support, and more

To support emerging creators, Twitch will begin offering access to selected monetisation and community-building tools before they reach affiliate status

Amazon's Prime Video to introduce limited advertisements from June 17

Prime Video will begin showing limited advertisements from 17 June in India while offering users an ad-free version at an additional cost to boost content investment

YouTube appoints Gunjan Soni as country managing director for India

Gunjan Soni to lead YouTube's growth and innovation efforts in India

Apple loses $1 billion every year on streaming biz, cuts spending: Report

Tech giant Apple is now spending $4.5 billion annually, down from $5 billion spent in the last few years since its launch in 2019

Pocket FM lays off 75 employees in cost-cutting move, numbers may rise

A Pocket FM spokesperson confirmed the layoffs, stating that the move is part of efforts to secure long-term sustainability and success. The company reported a loss of Rs 165 crore in FY24

YouTube remains the crown jewel of India's video-streaming market

Television had the worst year possible with overall revenue (ad plus pay) contracting by 8%

Venezuela top court fines TikTok $10 mn over deadly video challenges

Venezuela's Supreme Court has issued a USD 10 million fine against TikTok for not implementing measures to prevent viral video challenges that have allegedly led to the deaths of three Venezuelan children recently. Judge Tania D'Amelio said TikTok had acted in a negligent manner and gave it eight days to pay the fine, while also ordering the video service company to open an office in Venezuela that would supervise content so that it complies with local laws. The judge did not explain how Venezuela would force TikTok, whose parent company is based in China, to pay the fine. Venezuela has blocked dozens of websites in previous years for not complying with regulations set by its telecommunications commission. TikTok did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Associated Press. In November, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro blamed TikTok for the death of a 12-year-old girl who allegedly died after participating in a TikTok challenge that involved taking tranquilizer

After a 4 yr wait, Paatal Lok Season 2 to premiere on Prime Video on Jan 17

Jaideep Ahlawat will reprise his role as Hathi Ram, with Ishwak Singh and Gul Panag returning to their respective roles along with a fresh ensemble cast

Govt warns OTT platforms on content glorifying drug use without disclaimer

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in an advisory, said that depiction of drug use should also come with public health messages

US Court denies TikTok's plea to halt potential ban until SC review

A federal appeals court has left in place a mid-January deadline in a federal law requiring TikTok to be sold or face a ban in the United States, rejecting a request made by the company to halt enforcement until the Supreme Court reviews its challenge of the statute. Attorneys for TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, are expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. It is unclear if the nation's highest court will take up the case, though some legal experts have said they expect the justices to weigh in due to the types of novel questions it raises about social media, national security and the First Amendment. TikTok is also looking for a potential lifeline from President-elect Donald Trump, who promised to save the short-form video platform during the presidential campaign. Attorneys for TikTok and ByteDance had requested the injunction after a panel of three judges on the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit sided with the US government and rejecte

TikTok inching closer to potential ban in US: Here's all you need to know

TikTok's future in the US appeared uncertain on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge to a law that requires the social media platform to cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January. A panel of three judges on the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled unanimously that the law withstood constitutional scrutiny, rebuffing arguments from the two companies that the statute violated their rights and the rights of TikTok users in the US. The government has said it wants ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to divest its stakes. But if it doesn't and the platform goes away, it would have a seismic impact on the lives of content creators who rely on the platform for income as well as users who use it for entertainment and connection. Here are some details on the ruling and what could happen next: What does the ruling say? In their lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance, which is also a plaintiff in the case, had challen

Micromax-backed Streambox Media debuts subscription-based TV service 'Dor'

Described as India's first subscription-based TV service, Dor will be available on Flipkart from December 1, with plans to expand to other platforms and offline distribution channels in the future

Zoom raises annual revenue, profit forecasts, expands share repurchase

Shares of the company were down around 3 per cent in extended trading after closing up over 3.5 per cent