Vimeo starts layoffs after acquisition by Bending Spoons

Vimeo is in the process of laying off some of its global staff after being acquired last year by Bending Spoons for $1.38B.

Substack launches a TV app

The move comes as Substack has been investing more heavily in video and livestreaming, as it looks to compete with platforms like YouTube and Patreon for both creators and viewers.

Spotify brings AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the U.S. and Canada

Now available in the US and Canada, Spotify’s AI-powered Prompted Playlists let users describe what they want to hear using natural language commands.

YouTube TV’s multiview is getting a huge upgrade, letting viewers mix and match channels

Soon, YouTube TV will allow viewers to customize the multiview feature to watch any four channels they want side by side.

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Amagi slides in India debut, as cloud TV software firm tests investor appetite

Amagi shares debuted at a 12% discount, offering an early read on investor demand for a rare type of tech listing in India.

Netflix to redesign its app as it competes with social platforms for daily engagement

At the center of the redesign is deeper integration of vertical video feeds, which the streaming giant has been experimenting with since May.

Netflix revises offer to pay all cash for Warner Bros to stave off Paramount

However, the streaming giant is still offering the same $27.75 the companies had agreed on for WBD’s movie studio and streaming assets, and the deal continues to value the company at $82.7 billion.

TikTok quietly launches a microdrama app called ‘PineDrama’

Think TikTok, but every single video you come across is a short episode of a fictional story.

YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics

These controversial topics include self-harm, abortion, suicide, and domestic and sexual abuse.