Netflix is starting to share audience numbers that it’s never disclosed before
Well, now we know why Netflix felt comfortable announcing the largest price hike in the history of the streaming service a few days ago. Raising …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
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The famous Large Hadron Collider, an insanely massive particle accelerator that’s helped scientists crack some of the most deeply hidden mysteries of the universe, is …
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How much can Netflix raise its prices before customers cancel in droves?
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The top 5 benefits that make the American Express Platinum Card a must-have
BGR has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. BGR and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. …
This drug-sniffing K9 accidentally snorted some ecstasy while searching a party cruise
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The US Army is working on autonomous weapons that don’t need human operators
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Tesla wants researchers to probe the Model 3 for security bugs as part of a hacking contest
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Someone slipped a gun past the TSA in Atlanta and flew with it all the way to Tokyo
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On the 20th anniversary of ‘The Sopranos,’ we’ve got new details about the movie prequel
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‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ book publisher sues Netflix for $25M over ‘Bandersnatch’
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MoviePass did so many stupid things in 2018 that nearly 60% of users canceled
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South Korean cabbies are lighting themselves on fire in protest of a ride-sharing app
It’s no surprise that taxi drivers aren’t exactly the world’s biggest fans of ride-sharing apps that offer customers cheap fares and the convenience of hailing …
Amazon reportedly wants to launch a streaming service for video games next year
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‘The Punisher’ season 2 looks even darker and more intense in new trailer
The storyline for the The Punisher’s upcoming sophomore season on Netflix is coming into clearer focus, now that Netflix has dropped a full trailer after …
T-Mobile is using a new ‘Caller Verified’ tool to crack down on spammers and scam calls
There are alarming statistics out there about the extent of the spam and scam call problem in the US, with some estimates putting it as …
