Amazon Launches a Free Streaming Service Called MiniTV

Amazon has launched a free video streaming service called MiniTV in India. The service won’t require a separate download as it can be accessed from within the Amazon shopping app itself. MiniTV Could Help Drive Sales to Amazon Shopping As Tech Crunch reports, Amazon claims that its subscription-based streaming platform, Prime Video, helps drive sales to its
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Pinterest to Test In-App Live Streaming With an Upcoming Virtual Event

In an attempt to amp up its inspiration game and break out of its mold, Pinterest is adding an exciting new feature to its resume. You’ll Soon Be Able to Watch Live Content on Pinterest Pinterest is planning to test live streams on its platform for the first time ever. The company is hosting a
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How to Tell If a Streaming Service Is Legal and Safe

There are streaming sites galore online, and new ones seem to be popping up constantly. But how do you separate the legal ones from the illegal ones? It’s sometimes blatantly obvious that a site is illegal, especially when they put no effort in concealing it. But what happens when they do put effort? How can
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HBO Max Adds Audio Descriptions to Make Streaming More Accessible

In an effort to make its HBO Max streaming service more accessible, HBO is rolling out audio descriptions. This reportedly includes “nearly 1,500 hours of audio described content on web and mobile platforms,” as per a press release published by the Disability Rights Advocates group (DRA) and American Council of the Blind (ACB). Audio description
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Streaming Services Dominate the 2021 Oscar Nominations

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the Oscar nominations for 2021. Unsurprisingly, given the events of the past year, films released exclusively on streaming services dominate the list. Among these streaming platforms, Netflix leads with 35 nominations followed by Amazon Studios with 12 nominations. Apple TV+ and Disney Plus also secured their
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Music Streaming Services Explained: How Does Spotify Make Money?

Spotify is arguably the world’s largest music streaming service. You either pay for Spotify with a premium plan, or you don’t. There is the Student Plan where you pay less, a Family Plan where someone else pays, or the free option, where you stream with ad breaks in between your music. If there are so
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