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Why YouTube stopped asking you to upgrade to Premium to play 4K videos

YouTube has turned off its experiment to have only Premium subscription viewers play videos in 4K quality. The online video-sharing platform has stopped requiring…

Netflix profile transfer to new account feature may have cleaner breakups

Streaming service Netflix now allows people to send their viewing history and personalized recommendations to another account. Netflix profile transfer is being rolled out…

Blonde now streaming on Netflix: Here’s why it could get spicy reviews

Marylin Monroe, biopic, Blonde is now officially streaming on Netflix. A biopic based on Joyce Carol Oates’ novel, Blonde, written by Andrew Dominik stars…

Apple pays for Will Smith’s slap

Emancipation, an upcoming action thriller film starring Will Smith is scheduled to be released in 2023. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, and written by N….

WATCH: Disney Plus spills movies into your lounge with AR feature

Streaming service Disney Plus, to celebrate Disney Plus Day has introduced an AR experience worth remembering. The new feature is available to Disney Plus…

WATCH: Hot new editions to Disney Plus this September

Today is Disney Plus Day, according to the streaming service. Disney+ will be introducing a stella lineup this September to welcome Spring in spectacular…

Can you stream House of the Dragon in South Africa? Where to watch it

House of the Dragon premiered on 21 August, officially introducing the latest series set in the Game of Thrones universe to viewers. While some…

Sex in Afrikaans: Showmax documentary wants to start a conversation

Showmax has announced its newest local documentary, Sex in Afrikaans, which hopes to spark a conversation for a community that is typically seen as…

Best alternative and niche streaming platforms in South Africa

Sometimes the usual streaming giants, be it Netflix or HBO, just don’t scratch that entertainment itch. Fortunately, the internet is packed with alternative streaming…

Streaming services in South Africa: What’s available? Prices compared

A few years ago South Africa might have lagged a bit behind in joining the global streaming landscape. Today, however, we have access to…

Netflix price and plans in South Africa: Everything you need to know

Netflix is undeniably the most accessible and affordable option to gain access to a library of quality content. From mainstream blockbusters to obscure anime,…

Netflix launches Tudum fan site for news and info on series, movies

Following its TUDUM fan even earlier this year, Netflix has launched a dedicated companion site for people to follow news and find out more…

Spotify Wrapped 2021: How to see your personal music streaming trends for the year

It’s that time of year again — Spotify has released its Wrapped experience for 2021, which takes users through a personalised story on their…

You can now see lyrics on Spotify: How to access them

While Spotify arguably has a number of great features, the lack of lyrics when playing songs has been a major drawback for some users….

How to see the top Netflix series and films in South Africa (and around the world)

In a bid to make its viewing metrics more transparent, Netflix has launched a new website that lets users see the top 10 movies…

Netflix brings free plan to second country

Netflix has announced a free plan for a second country, after launching its first free plan in Kenya in September. But before you get…

Spotify now lets you see the top songs in major cities in South Africa

Spotify has announced that it will let users in South Africa see the top streamed songs in the cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban,…

South African Netflix series How To Ruin Christmas gets Season 2 release date

Netflix has announced the release date for the second season of the South African series How to Ruin Christmas. The first season of the…

Netflix rolls out games to Android app users: How to access them

Netflix has announced it will roll its collection of games out to subscribers on mobile following months of testing. Five games will become available…

Kristofer Hivju Q&A: Actor shares insights on his role as Nivellen in The Witcher Season 2

Season 2 of The Witcher hits Netflix on 17 December, with the streaming company treating fans to glimpses at what’s in store through trailers…

Showmax debuts multicam feed for El Clasico football match

Showmax has introduced a multi-camera viewing option for its Pro subscribers to watch sport from different angles. The option debuted on 24 October and…

Spotify launches Premium plan for students in South Africa

Spotify has launched a membership plan for students in South Africa that offers Premium subscriber benefits at a lower cost. The plan is now…

Showmax drops first-look teaser for new telenovela The Wife

Showmax has debuted a first-look teaser for its upcoming telenovela, The Wife, scheduled to debut on the streaming service next month. The show is…

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