It’s been a while since Netflix began cracking down on password sharing, so that only people in the same location can share a Netflix account. Although the platform has continued to grow despite this, the number of new subscribers has been falling in recent quarters – which could be a result of the anti-sharing measures.

Netflix growth slows as platform cracks down on password sharing

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Netflix released its second-quarter earnings on Thursday (July 18), emphasizing its ongoing foray into the advertising realm initiated in late 2022. The streaming giant posted a 17% surge in revenue to $9.56 billion, buoyed by a 16% year-over-year uptick in average paid memberships, with an operating margin of 27%, up from 22% in Q2 2023.

Netflix Adds 8 Million Subscribers, Touts Advertising Revenue

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	Peter Naylor, the former head of advertising at Hulu, is leaving Netflix after less than two years in a senior executive role.Netflix Outdoes Expectations Again, Adding 8M Subscribers In Q2




	The move was confirmed to Deadline by a person familiar with the company’s ad exec roster. It followed a strong quarterly earnings report, which included extensive commentary about the progress of the company’s nascent ad effort.








	While it does not break out subscribers according to plan, the company said its ad-supported tier grew 34% over its level in the first quarter and now accounts for 45% of all subscriptions in the countries...

Netflix Ad Exec Peter Naylor To Exit

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The entertainment giant will hire an ad sales head overseeing the U.S. and Canada in his place
The post Netflix’s VP of Ad Sales Pete Naylor to Depart as Streamer Expands Global Reach appeared first on TheWrap.

Netflix’s VP of Ad Sales Pete Naylor to Depart as Streamer Expands Global Reach

A raft of global institutions - including major banks, media outlets and airlines - have reported a mass IT outage, affecting their ability to offer services. Several airlines have grounded flights around the world and many more are reporting delays. The US state of Alaska has warned its emergency services...

Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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SELECT AT&T customers will see monthly price hikes soon. The cost increase will affect those under contract on specific phone plans within the telecommunications company. Those with older unlimited wireless plans will have their monthly charges bumped by $10 to $20, according to a press release from AT&T earlier in June.

Longtime AT&T customers will be hit with $10 monthly price hike on unlimited plans – but you need to check your contract

Long delays are being reported at airports, with over 1,000 flights cancelled worldwide.

Flights grounded across the US during tech outage

The daughter of Dubai's ruler appears to have announced her divorce on social media. A post from the verified Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said she was ending her marriage, and reads: "I hereby declare our divorce." The BBC has reached out to officials...

Instagram account of Dubai princess announces divorce

A man who was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer has urged people to not be afraid to talk about poo. Dave Jones, 35 and from Great Barr, Birmingham, was diagnosed with cancer in December 2022 which came as a massive shock as he had always been fit and healthy.

Bowel cancer survivor urges talks about poo

Country singer Ingrid Andress has apologised and admitted being drunk while performing a much-derided rendition of the US national anthem, at a baseball stadium. Andress's erratic performance of The Star-Spangled Banner was widely shared after Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby, in Texas, on Monday. "I was drunk last night,"...

Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

The US Postal Service was reportedly caught sharing its customer data and information with advertisers and social platforms, according to a TechCrunch investigation. In the investigation, TechCrunch found the USPS shares its online customers' data, including their postal address and web traffic, to advertisers and social media like Meta, LinkedIn, and Snapchat.

US Postal Service Caught Sharing Customer Data to Social Media, Advertisers

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

NEW YORK (WJET/WFXP) — The largest recording companies in the world have filed a massive lawsuit against Verizon Communications, Verizon Services, and Cellco Partnership (aka Verizon Wireless). The plaintiffs claim that they both enabled and profited from the copyright infringement committed by tens of thousands of its subscribers. “While...

Verizon sued for $2.6 billion for copyright infringement

If you have an older unlimited plan from AT&T, it will soon cost you more. Starting in August, the second-largest mobile company in the U.S. will charge extra for several different legacy plans. At the same time, it’s adding new benefits for those customers. According to an AT&T support...

Do you use AT&T? You need to keep a close eye on your next bill

Human remains found in a park have been identified as those of a man who had been missing for more than two years. Karandeep Singh was initially reported missing from Slough on 13 December 2021. The formal identification follows the discovery of the remains in Herschel Park, Slough, on 7...

Remains identified as man missing for two years

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

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 Microsoft users worldwide, including banks and airlines, reported widespread outages on Friday, hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services.The cause, exact nature and scale of the outage was unclear. Microsoft appeared to suggest in its X posts that the situation was improving but escalating outages were still being reported around the world hours later.The website DownDectector, which tracks user-reported internet outages, recorded growing outages in services at Visa, ADT security and Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta. News outlets in Australia reported that airlines,...

Microsoft users worldwide report widespread outages affecting banks, airlines and broadcasters

When it comes to wireless plans, AT&T is among the simplest. Like its rival US carriers, AT&T offers a variety of different options, all with the promise of "unlimited" talk, text and data. Unlike T-Mobile, which has a variety of options listed on its website, AT&T has a much simpler offering (albeit with worse names):

Best AT&T Plans: How to Choose and Which Ones to Pick in July 2024

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Bridgerton and Baby Reindeer drive Netflix sign-ups

Netflix said it added more than eight million subscribers in the three months to June, reeling in audiences for the new season of Bridgerton and new...

Bridgerton and Baby Reindeer drive Netflix sign-ups

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