Streaming Platforms
Part of Gaming & Entertainment Tech. Streaming prices, recommendation algorithms, password-sharing crackdowns, and the business decisions behind your favorite services.
Cloud Gaming Services Compared
How cloud gaming services differ, and what to know before choosing one.
The Business of Streaming: Twitch, YouTube, and What's Changing
How the economics of live streaming platforms work, and how they're shifting for creators.
How Streaming Recommendation Algorithms Decide What You See
Streaming platforms surface a small slice of a huge catalog. Here's how that recommendation decision actually gets made.
Why Streaming Prices Keep Rising After Years of Cheap Subscriptions
Streaming used to be pitched as a cheaper alternative to cable. Here's why prices keep climbing anyway.
Password Sharing Crackdowns: What Actually Changed
Streaming platforms have cracked down on shared accounts. Here's what actually changed technically and in policy.
How Ad-Supported Streaming Tiers Actually Work
Cheaper ad-supported streaming tiers have become common. Here's how the underlying economics actually work.
Why Some Shows Get Pulled From Streaming Without Warning
Shows occasionally vanish from a streaming platform with little notice. Here's the actual business reason behind it.