Netflix explores building an online hub around its original content

Igor Bonifacic

As the streaming space becomes more competitive every year, Netflix may be working on an online hub to highlight the strength of its original content. A customer survey by Protocol suggests the company is considering creating a platform called N-Plus. “N-Plus is a future online space where you can learn more about the Netflix shows … Read more

Microsoft’s Brad Smith goes after Google again over web content and digital advertising revenue

Microsoft’s Brad Smith goes after Google again over web content and digital advertising revenue

Microsoft President Brad Smith. (GeekWire File Photo / Kevin Lisota) Microsoft President Brad Smith isn’t done with the fight against Google yet. In an interview with Bloomberg TV on Wednesday, Smith said that Google violated the concept of the open web and “sucked most of the oxygen out of opportunities for people who stopped creating … Read more

Google pulls Element’s Android chat app over content it doesn’t control

Google pulls Element's Android chat app over content it doesn't control

We asked Google for a comment. While the option to sideload the app will soften the blow, it won’t exactly excite the community. Several governments (including the US, UK, France and Germany) use Element and the Matrix network alongside universities and businesses. Losing easy access to the app can be a significant hassle. The move … Read more