Hulu brings support for 4K streaming to Apple TV 4K and Chromecast Ultra
Owners of the Apple TV 4K media streamer and those who prefer Google’s Chromecast Ultra HDMI dongle can now stream their Hulu entertainment in 4K resolution.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook and services chief Eddy Cue to attend the Sun Valley media conference
Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook and Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue, have been spotted at the annual Sun Valley media conference that kicks off this week.
AirBeamTV mirrors your iOS or macOS device to a TV without Apple TV [sponsor]
With the AirBeamTV app on your iOS or macOS device, you can share your screen and cast content onto your television whether you have a Roku, Chromecast, or Amazon FireTV.
Apple TV+ picks up a CGI documentary series that will recreate the last days of the dinosaurs
It’ll be directed by Jon Favreau, who worked on Marvel’s “Iron Man,” Disney’s “The Jungle Book” live-action remake and the upcoming live-action reboot of “The Lion King.”
Netflix now supports way higher bitrates for improved “studio quality” audio
Netflix has brought “studio-quality sound” to its service, but you’ll need a compatible streamer and a Premium subscription to enjoy elevated audio quality.
Spotify zooms past 100 million paid subscribers
Spotify, the leading music-streaming service, in its most recent quarterly filing announced that it now has a hundred million customers on its paid Premium tier.
Amazon is reportedly readying a $15 per month high-resolution music streaming service
After treating Alexa customers in the United States to free ad-supported music, Amazon is now thought to be gearing up to launch a premium music offering with higher audio quality.
Netflix is testing a shuffle feature
Selecting a show to watch is a pain in the you-know-what. A new option currently being tested with a small subset of users promises to play a TV show episode completely randomly.
Meet Clicker, a native Netflix player for your Mac with Touch Bar support, PiP and other perks
Clicker provides handy Touch Bar controls, supports Picture-in-Picture, lets you resume the most recently played video and includes a bunch of customizations.
Netflix doesn’t seem too worried about the new streaming services from Apple and Disney
Netflix isn’t too worried about the increasing competition in the video streaming space. In its Q1 2019 earnings report released today, the company says it doesn’t expect the newly announced services from Apple and Disney to ‘materially affect’ its growth.
Amazon may challenge Spotify, Apple with free music that’d be available only if you ask Alexa
Amazon is allegedly in talks to launch an ad-supported music offering in a few days. While free of charge, it would come with a twist—you’d need to ask Alexa to play a song.
Disney+ details: pricing, roadmap, content, device compatibility, Apple rivalry & more
Disney’s direct-to-consumer strategy puts it at odds with Apple’s video-streaming product launching this fall. But Disney+ has a lot going for it, here’s everything you need to know.