Prime Video’s Spider-Noir is the bold superhero show that the Spider-Man franchise desperately needs

Spider-Noir review: Nicolas Cage's hard-boiled Prime Video series proves the Spider-Man franchise doesn't need Peter Parker to be great.

A. Orlando     May 27

EXCLUSIVE: Backrooms director and cast break down turning a viral webseries into one of A24’s most unsettling horror films

Kane Parsons, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Renate Reinsve break down how A24’s Backrooms turns the viral liminal horror series into a haunting psychological film about isolation, liminal spaces, and emotional trauma.

A. Orlando     June 10

Ozzy Osbourne’s next stage act is an AI avatar, and fans are split

Ozzy Osbourne’s family is working with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram on a lifelike AI avatar that can speak to fans, respond in real time.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 26

The Boys finale tried too hard with real-world symbolism and totally forgot fans like me

The Boys wrapped its five-season run with a finale that left a large chunk of its fanbase frustrated, with wasted characters, plot holes, and an underwhelming final fight.

M. Priyadarshini     May 25

After a disappointing finale, the Vought Rising looks like it could be the Boys universe’s saving grace

Prime Video's Vought Rising has dropped its first trailer, revealing a 1950s-set prequel story centered on Soldier Boy and the dark origins of Vought's first superhero team.

M. Priyadarshini     May 22

YouTube is trapping you in an entirely different content bubble based on your gender

A new study claims YouTube’s recommendation algorithm may steer men and women toward vastly different political content, raising fresh concerns about online echo chambers and polarization.

Moinak Pal     May 20

EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Noir showrunner Oren Uziel on creating Nicolas Cage’s dark new Spider-Man series

Spider-Noir showrunner Oren Uziel reveals how the new Spider-Man series transforms the web-slinger into a dark 1930s detective, blending classic film noir, comic book action, and one of Nicolas Cage’s most unique performances yet.

A. Orlando     May 19

Netflix has its own AI studio now, and AI-generated content is coming for your feed whether you like it or not

Netflix has been secretly building an AI animation studio called INKubator to produce animated shorts and specials using generative AI tools.

M. Priyadarshini     May 14

More ads are coming to Netflix, despite 250 million users already paying to watch stuff with ads

Netflix's ad-supported tier now reaches 250 million monthly active viewers. If you're on the cheaper plan, the way you experience ads on Netflix is about to change in some pretty significant ways.

Rachit Agarwal     May 14

New Backrooms trailer proves it might finally be the horror movie that gets creepypasta right

The final Backrooms trailer has arrived as A24 prepares to bring the internet's creepiest urban legend to theaters on May 29.

M. Priyadarshini     May 13

Disney+ just confirmed the VisionQuest release date, finally moving the WandaVision trilogy toward its conclusion

Disney+ has finally set the VisionQuest premiere date, with Paul Bettany, Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Hiddleston unveiling the first teaser at Disney's Upfront presentation.

M. Priyadarshini     May 13

Spotify now wants you to relive your entire music personality arc

Spotify’s new feature looks back at your music history, from your first song and all-time favorite artist to a 120-track playlist of the songs you played the most.

S. Kumar Manglam     May 12

Prime Video just dropped the most disappointing news about Henry Cavill’s live-action Voltron movie

Amazon confirmed Henry Cavill's live-action Voltron movie will skip theaters and premiere on Prime Video, disappointing fans who expected a big-screen release.

M. Priyadarshini     May 12

The Rings of Power season 3 release date is set, and the One Ring is coming sooner than expected

Prime Video has confirmed a release date for Rings of Power season 3, with new cast members and the One Ring finally entering the story.

M. Priyadarshini     May 12

Westworld is getting a movie reboot, with the writer of Jurassic Park on board

Warner Bros. is developing a new Westworld movie with Jurassic Park writer David Koepp penning the script.

M. Priyadarshini     May 11

Ghost in the Shell anime gets a release date and I can’t wait for it

A new Ghost in the Shell anime series will premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video, promising the most manga-faithful adaptation of the franchise.

M. Priyadarshini     May 11

Wordle is getting a TV show on NBC, and it already feels like a betrayal

The New York Times is turning Wordle into an NBC primetime game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie and produced by Jimmy Fallon, set to air in 2027.

M. Priyadarshini     May 11

Samsung just got sued for millions of dollars by pop icon Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for at least $15 million, alleging the company used her image on TV packaging without permission to sell televisions.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 11

Mortal Kombat 2 understands fan-service better than storytelling

Mortal Kombat 2 delivers brutal fatalities and fan-service galore, but rushed storytelling and underused characters stop this sequel from landing a true Flawless Victory.

V. Mirchandani     May 10

AnimeKai, one of the biggest pirated anime streaming sites, has gone offline

AnimeKai, the popular anime piracy site, is shutting down after recent issues and a data center fire, sending users scrambling for backups and alternatives.

Vikhyaat Vivek     May 10

5 great free movies to watch on New Year’s Day

Five free movies to stream on New Year’s Day, from easy comedies to high-energy picks. Skip subscriptions and find something worth watching right now.

M. Pal     May 9

This Oscar-nominated revenge thriller is one of the 3 best Peacock movies you should watch this weekend (May 8-10)

From an Academy Award-winning revenge thriller to a Korean crime hit, Peacock has three underrated films worth watching this weekend.

M. Priyadarshini     May 8

This Tom Hanks WWII thriller is one of 3 best movies on Apple TV to watch this weekend (May 8-10)

Apple TV is home to three great movies this weekend, including one led by Tom Hanks' self-written WWII thriller.

M. Priyadarshini     May 8

Amazon injects doomscroll-friendly vertical videos in Prime Video app

Finding something to watch on Prime Videos may soon feel more like scrolling Shorts than browsing a streaming menu.

S. Kumar Manglam     May 8

Netflix is testing its own voice search feature and it sounds less frustrating

Netflix is testing a native AI-powered voice search that lets you find shows by mood or vibe, with text-based results and no personalization yet.

M. Priyadarshini     May 8

Apple TV scores a dozen Tony nods, and it’s about to win a rare honor that I didn’t see coming

Apple is on the verge of completing an EGOT after earning 12 Tony nominations for Schmigadoon!, a stage adaptation of its original Apple TV Plus series.

M. Priyadarshini     May 6

5 great Netflix shows to watch on New Year’s Day and beyond

The first day of the year is also the right time to binge the five great Netflix shows to watch on New Year's Day.

Moinak Pal     May 4

OpenAI is going Hollywood with ‘Critterz,’ and its Cannes-bound film used AI across its production

Critterz is being positioned as the first mainstream AI-assisted animated family film, arriving at Cannes amid a growing Hollywood debate over artificial intelligence.

M. Priyadarshini     May 4

YouTube’s auto-dubbing is missing one crucial feature: an off switch

I did not ask to hear Marques Brownlee speak Japanese. YouTube decided for me. And there's no global way to turn it off.

P. Mehrotra     May 4

Plex is getting a steep price hike for remote streaming

Plex is ending the introductory pricing on its Remote Watch Pass on June 1, raising monthly fees to $2.99 and annual fees to $29.99.

Pranob Mehrotra     May 4

This Emmy-nominated sci-fi series is one of 3 underrated Prime Video shows to watch this weekend (May 2-3)

A cancelled spy thriller, a rotoscoped animated drama, and a melancholic sci-fi anthology make up this weekend's three underrated Prime Video shows that never got the audience they deserved.

M. Priyadarshini     May 2

Academy just said it out loud: AI can’t win an Oscar for acting and writing

The Academy confirms AI cannot win Oscars for acting or writing, reinforcing that human performance and authorship remain central despite growing use of AI in filmmaking.

Moinak Pal     May 2

This indie movie with 99% RT score is one of the 3 underrated Hulu movies to watch this weekend (May 2-3)

These three films on Hulu this weekend explore what happens when reaching for something pulls you somewhere you can't come back from.

M. Priyadarshini     May 2

Netflix finally opens to proper theatrical releases, starting with the next “Narnia” film

Netflix is giving Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew a wide theatrical release with a full 45-day exclusivity window — a first for the streamer, and a sign that its relationship with cinemas is finally maturing.

Shimul Sood     May 2

Netflix gets its own “Clips” vertical video feed to lure you away from TikToks and Reels

Netflix’s new Clips feed brings swipeable vertical videos into the app, letting users discover shows through short snippets, save them, and jump straight into full episodes.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 30

YouTube brings picture-in-picture mode to everyone on mobile, and you don’t have to pay for it

YouTube is finally bringing picture-in-picture mode to all mobile users worldwide — no Premium subscription required, just a updated app and a screen that's yours to multitask on.

Shimul Sood     April 30

The dreams of an uber-powerful and massive “iPad Ultra” have run into a wall

Apple's iPad Ultra dream is dead — killed off by sluggish iPad Pro sales, an absurdly heavy foldable prototype, and a price tag that had no business existing in the first place.

Shimul Sood     April 29

Netflix renews Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 for Season 2 despite its worst-ever franchise ratings

Netflix has renewed Stranger Things: Tales From '85 for season 2 despite divisive reviews. The animated spinoff holds the franchise's lowest scores on both Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB.

M. Priyadarshini     April 28