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As part of its latest quarterly report, video streaming Netflix reported that it now has over 222 million paying subscribers, up 9 percent year-over-year.

Netflix announced it was raising the price of its subscription streaming service by $1 to $2 per month depending on the plan.

Having missed its self-imposed 2021 deadline for a lossless tier of its music service, Spotify now says it has no idea when it will be ready.

Google’s Android TV and Google TV devices experienced strong growth in 2022, with over 110 million monthly active devices.

Google alerted customers that it will remove features from its smart speakers and displays because they infringe on Sonos patents.

The ITC ruled today that Google cannot import phones, laptops, or speakers into the United States because they violate five Sonos patents.

In a dubious move, Spotify today issued a “call to action” for podcasters to create interactive displays ads that will appear over ad reads.

Google this week announced improvements to Android Audio and an expanding list of Google-powered in-car capabilities.

It’s not just Windows: Google is also working to improve how Android integrates with Chromebooks and other devices.

Amazon announced today that it has sold over 150 million Fire TV devices to date, making it one of its best-selling products.

With me switching to an iPhone, one might naturally wonder if a Mac is next. Put simply, no. But you’re looking in the wrong place.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 earbuds are truly wireless and offer both active noise cancelation (ANC) and Dolby Atmos capabilities.

After a two-day absence, Disney’s channels---ABC, ESPN, the Disney Channel, FX, and others---have returned to YouTube TV.

Today, OnePlus announced its new OnePlus Buds Z2 truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancelation and Dolby Atmos capabilities.

This week, Apple released updates for iPhone, iPad, and its other hardware platforms. But it also quietly delayed a key iPad and Mac feature.

YouTube TV alerted its customers last night that they might lose access to Disney-owned channels. If so, it will reduce the price of the service.

I listen to a lot of audiobooks, and this year was like any other, with a mix of new audiobooks and some repeat listens.

With 2021 winding down, it’s time to take a look back at the podcasts---and podcast episodes---that I enjoyed the most this year.

Apple today announced its 2021 App Store Award winners across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Arcade.

Amazon said that it saw record-breaking sales during the Black Friday period, including Cyber Monday. And some sales are ongoing.

Google today revealed its favorite apps and games across phones, tablets, wearables, and Google TV from the Play Store in 2021.

Spotify confirmed this weekend that it is retiring the Car View feature of its mobile app, which made it easier to use while driving.

It sounds like a little thing, but it’s odd that Spotify defaulted to shuffle play for albums. That is, until Adele stepped in.

The International Trade Commission said that it would review parts of a judge’s findings in the Sonos patent infringement case against Google.

Hulu’s live TV option hasn’t garnered many users, but the addition of Disney+ and ESPN+ may put it over the top for some.

Hey, remember that Windows 11 media player app that leaked in September? Well, you can test it now if you’re in the Dev channel.

Robbed of a new OnePlus smartphone review this fall, I can at least take a look at the firm’s OnePlus Buds Pro wireless earbuds.