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Amazon Prime Video's ad-supported tier no longer includes Dolby Vision HDR or Dolby Atmos, instead streaming in HDR10 with Dolby Digital 5.1, unless users pay $2.99 extra for the ad-free service. The change affects most Prime Video viewers, who are Amazon Prime members, and was confirmed by Amazon. This move comes after the introduction of ads across basic Prime Video subscriptions in the United States on January 29.
Taylor Swift is reportedly "furious" over the circulation of AI-generated nude images of her on social media and may take legal action against the site responsible. The images, which were seen millions of times before being removed, have reignited calls for legislation to prevent the spread of such content. X, formerly known as Twitter, stated that it has a zero-tolerance policy towards non-consensual nudity and is actively removing the images. However, the images continued to be available and shared on Telegram. This incident highlights the need for stronger laws to address deepfake technology and protect individuals from its abusive and exploitative use.
Netflix has been declared the winner of the streaming wars as its competitors now license their content to the platform, signaling a shift in the industry. The concept of "platform decay" explains the paradox of Netflix's success and declining user satisfaction, attributing it to the platform's inevitable decline. Despite criticisms of declining content quality, Netflix's business performance remains strong with a growing subscriber base and stock price. The company continues to attract acclaimed directors and receives numerous award nominations. Legacy media companies are now licensing their content to Netflix, recognizing its dominant position in the streaming landscape.
Netflix is reportedly working on a feature that would allow its mobile games to be played on TV screens using iPhones as controllers. The code was discovered by an app developer and suggests a major move by the company as it expands into cloud gaming. Netflix has previously expressed its desire to bring games to more devices and has released over 55 titles since entering the mobile gaming space in 2021. However, an Apptopia report from August 2022 indicated that less than 1% of subscribers are interested in playing the mobile games.