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Plex experienced a security breach exposing some user data, prompting the company to advise users to reset their passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and sign out of connected devices to enhance account security.
Plex has warned users to reset their passwords following a data breach that exposed email addresses, usernames, and securely hashed passwords. The company has addressed the breach and recommends users change passwords, log out of all devices, and enable two-factor authentication for added security. No payment card information was compromised in the incident.
Plex, a media streaming platform, experienced a security breach exposing user emails, usernames, and hashed passwords. The company has contained the breach, urged users to reset their passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and sign out of all devices to enhance security. Plex is reviewing its security measures to prevent future incidents and emphasizes vigilance against phishing.
Plex is testing a redesigned app experience, initially on mobile, with plans to expand to TV platforms soon. The update, in development for nearly two years, aims to integrate personal media libraries with Plex's streaming services in a seamless interface. Key changes include a new navigation system and a unified codebase for consistent updates across platforms. While some features are missing in the preview, Plex intends to address these gaps before the full launch in early 2025. Users can try the preview on Android and iOS by following instructions on Plex's forums.
Plex has announced a major redesign of its iPhone app, featuring a new navigation system and enhanced artwork, aimed at improving user experience. The app has been completely rewritten from the ground up, unifying its platforms under a single codebase for faster updates. While the focus is currently on mobile, a revamped TV experience is also in the works. The redesign is available as an early-access preview, with a full launch expected in 2025. Users can sign up for the preview via Plex forums and TestFlight.
Plex has unveiled a redesign of its app, focusing on improved discovery, personalization, and easier navigation, particularly for mobile users. The update, which has been in development for two years, aims to balance Plex's dual role as a home media organizer and a streaming service. Key changes include a shift to tabbed navigation, enhanced watchlist access, and a unified codebase for faster feature rollouts. Initially available as a mobile preview, the redesign will expand to other platforms after user feedback is gathered.
Plex, a popular streaming service, is overhauling its user interface, starting with a mobile preview and planning a full rollout to connected TVs by early 2025. The redesign aims to integrate personal media collections with on-demand content in a seamless interface, enhancing navigation and discovery. With over 25 million users, Plex offers a unique platform for maintaining personal libraries alongside live TV and on-demand titles, now featuring centralized media libraries for a more personalized experience.
Plex, known for being a hub for TV and movies obtained through various means, now offers over 1,000 movie rentals priced between $3.99 and $5.99, with a 30-day window to start watching and 48 hours to finish. Rentals are available across platforms and only in the US. The move marks a shift towards mainstream for Plex, which previously focused on free ad-supported streaming and support for over-the-air antenna TV. CEO Keith Valory cited complexities in offering movie purchases as the reason for not doing so. This move is likely to appeal to Plex users seeking a convenient alternative to juggling multiple streaming services and escalating subscription prices.
Plex is not currently developing a dedicated Vision Pro app, but users can still run the iPad version of its app on Vision Pro. In contrast, Infuse is working on a dedicated app for Vision Pro, allowing users to browse their Plex library and play content through Infuse. Early adopters of Apple Vision Pro can sign up for the Infuse beta on the company’s website to follow along with the progress and provide feedback.
Plex, following a recent $40 million fundraise, is expanding into movie rentals for U.S. customers, offering titles from major studios starting at $3.99 with over 1,000 titles available at launch. The company's long-teased marketplace will initially focus on movies, not TV shows, due to user demand. Plex plans to leverage its recommendation capabilities and user data to drive rentals, despite competition in the market, and will launch the movie marketplace across various platforms.
Plex is a versatile media ecosystem that offers a free streaming service with a catalog of over 50,000 movies and TV shows, as well as a Live TV feature. However, where Plex truly shines is as a media management platform, allowing users to create their own streaming service by setting up the Plex app on their computer or NAS system and streaming their own media to various devices. Plex also offers a paid tier called Plex Pass, which adds additional features such as offline downloads and advanced sharing restrictions. One of Plex's newer features is the Universal Watchlist, which connects popular streaming services with the media you own, making it easier to keep track of shows and movies. Overall, Plex provides an easy-to-use media center experience, although its collection of free media and Live TV channels is limited.
Plex users are expressing valid concerns about the new activity-sharing feature called Discover Together, as some users were caught off guard by emails sharing their viewing habits with friends on the service, potentially compromising their privacy.
Synology is offering a Black Friday deal on its DiskStation DS923+ 4-bay NAS, which is now priced at $479, a $120 discount from its usual selling price. The DS923+ is considered the best 4-bay Plex NAS currently available, featuring upgrades such as Ryzen hardware, support for M.2 drives, and the ability to switch to 10 Gigabit networking. While it lacks hardware transcoding for Plex content, it excels in day-to-day tasks and is highly recommended for building a home media server. Due to high demand, it is advised to act quickly as stock may run out fast.
In celebration of Geek Pride Day, Plex is offering a 20% discount on its Lifetime Plex Pass, which gives users early access to new features and premium features such as Mobile Downloads, Skip Intro, and Hardware Transcoding. The offer is available from May 22 to May 26, and users can use the code POWERGEEK to upgrade to a Lifetime Plex Pass for $95.99. Additionally, Plex Pass members can receive 20% off on limited-edition Geek Week apparel and Plex swag until May 28.
Plex is offering a promotion for Geek Pride Day, where users can purchase a lifetime Plex Pass for $95.99, a 20% discount from the usual price of $120. The Plex Pass offers various perks such as the ability to skip intros, HDR to SDR tone mapping, DVR recording, and support for hardware-accelerated streaming. This offer is available until May 26th and is a good investment for long-term Plex users.