Tyla’s Spotify stats sky-rocket after dropping debut album
Tyla’s debut album launch leads to a dramatic increase in her Spotify statistics.
Local
Events
Netflix announces first-ever live boxing event with Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
Netflix partners with MVP for the first-ever live event, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, streaming globally in July.
Technology
Netflix plans to hike subscription fees and introduce ads in 2024
This year, Netflix plans to increase subscription fees and push subscribers toward higher monthly tiers with ads in its basic plan.
Technology
Prime Video shuts down production in South Africa – Here’s why
Amazon’s Prime Video has ceased production activities in South Africa, shifting its strategy towards licensing.
Technology
Twitch CEO clarifies mass layoffs at streaming company
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy released a statement publicly addressing the mass layoffs at the company. Here’s what he said.
Technology
SoundCloud bosses reportedly entertaining $1 billion offer to sell streaming platform
SoundCloud is rumoured to be in talks for a sale, with a staggering $1 billion price tag catching the industry’s eye.
Technology
Here are Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched shows in first half of 2023
Here are the top 10 most-watched shows on Netflix from January to June 2023.
Gaming
Twitch unveils final 2023 update: Discover what’s new
Twitch’s latest update introduces a revamped Discovery Feed, Twitch Recap Shelf, the new Stream Together feature, and more.
Technology
SABC Plus shuts down: Here’s everything you must know
SABC temporarily halts SABC Plus services for a technology upgrade, promising enhanced digital content delivery post-migration.
Local
Kabza De Small named the most streamed South African artist on Spotify in 2023
Spotify Wrapped 2023 crowns Kabza De Small as the most streamed South African artist
Local
‘KwaMam’Mkhize’ returns to Showmax: A riveting glimpse into Mkhize’s empire [video]
The premiere of ‘KwaMam’Mkhize’ Season 2 on Showmax unveiled the multi-faceted life of Shauwn Mkhize.
Movies
‘Oppenheimer’ movie set for digital streaming: Here’s when it will be available in South Africa
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ is set to make its digital streaming debut in South Africa, bringing this historical narrative closer to movie enthusiasts.
Technology
The everything app nears as Elon Musk tests video game streaming on X
This new feature is part of Musk’s broader vision to evolve X into an ‘everything app,’ now stepping into the video game streaming arena largely dominated by Amazon’s Twitch.
Technology
Google Podcasts set to shut down: Here’s what it means for users and subscribers
Instead, the company plans to focus on making YouTube Music the primary destination for both podcasters and listeners.
Technology
Apple Wanderlust event: What to expect and how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Here’s everything you need to know about the Apple Wanderlust event, including what to expect and how to watch live in South Africa.
Local
Makhadzi unveiled as Spotify’s ‘EQUAL Africa’ ambassador
Makhadzi joins a stellar lineup of multitalented African female artists, including Tayla, Qing Madi, and Khanyisa, as part of the EQUAL Africa initiative.
Technology
Spotify moves song lyrics behind paywall: Here’s what it means for free-tier users
Despite its impressive overall user growth, Spotify’s paid subscriber base is not growing at the same rate as its free listeners.
Local
Derek Watts tribute on ‘Carte Blanche’: How to watch live in South Africa
In honour of Derek Watts, M-Net will air an ‘open-view’ special tribute to the late legendary broadcaster on ‘Carte Blanche’.
Lifestyle
OnlyFans 2022 earnings show subscribers spent ‘R104.2 billion on adult content
OnlyFans has no immediate plans of ‘cleansing’ its brand from adult content.
Viral
Fousey arrested for bizarre self-swat but – Did Ganval have anything to do with it? [video]
Viral streamer Fousey was arrested by Miami police for swatting himself in a bizarre attempt at exacting his revenge on Ganval.
News
Trevor Noah set to launch podcast on Spotify: Here’s everything we know
Trevor Noah is set to launch his very own podcast on Spotify, CEO Daniel Ek confirmed. Here’s everything we know about the deal.
Technology
Deezer set to launch groundbreaking tool that detects AI music
Deezer is leading the charge against unauthorised AI-generated music with this groundbreaking tool.
News
Paramount job cuts spells the end of ‘MTV News’
Paramount Global is commencing with mass job cuts that will see 25% of its workforce laid off, spelling an immediate end of MTV News.
Technology
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is leaving her role
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is leaving her post after more than 25 years working at Google.
Technology
Spotify audio enhancement feature is a boost for podcasters – Here’s why
Spotify has launched an Audio Enhancement feature for podcasters.
Events
2022 FIFA World Cup: How to watch matches live on SABC Plus
Viewers without a DStv Now subscription can still tune into the 2022 FIFA World Cup using SABC Plus. Here’s how:
Movies
Showmax movies and shows coming in November 2022
S3 of ‘The Wife’ and these new titles are streaming on Showmax in November 2022.
Technology
Netflix is ‘serious’ about gaming service
Netflix is ‘seriously exploring’ its own cloud gaming service.
Movies
New movies coming to Netflix South Africa in September 2022
A slew of new titles, including the much-anticipated ‘Blonde’ are set to premieres on Netflix SA in September 2022.
Movies
Seven Hulu movies to binge-watch this weekend
Hulu subscribers have a lot of great content to choose from.