The May edition of the Netflix ISP Speed Index has been released, showcasing which internet providers deliver optimal streaming quality during peak viewing hours. Several noteworthy developments emerged from this month's data, particularly regarding speed improvements and shifts in global rankings. Taiwan Mobile in Taiwan recorded the most substantial performance boost, with average speeds jumping from 1.94 megabits per second (mbps) in April to 2.29 mbps in May—a gain of 0.35 mbps....

Netflix has secured a multi-year overall agreement with acclaimed director and producer Janet Mock, marking a significant expansion of their creative partnership. Under this arrangement, Mock will develop and produce a range of new series exclusively for the streaming platform, ensuring her distinctive voice reaches a broad audience. In addition to her series projects, Netflix will hold the first-look rights to any feature films she may create, providing opportunities for collaboration...

The Russian government has intensified its efforts to control internet access, with recent measures causing significant disruptions across major cities. Since March 5, residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg have experienced widespread mobile network outages, impacting daily communication and online activities. Public Wi-Fi hotspots have also been shut down in several locations, raising fears that these restrictions are a step toward implementing a comprehensive whitelist system, where only...

The absurd and celebrated sketch show 'I Think You Should Leave' is coming back for more. Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin will return to explore life's strangest social pitfalls. Another round of global laughs is scheduled for 2020. "We are thrilled to collaborate again with Netflix, The Lonely Island, and Irony Point," said the creators. The debut season turned mundane moments into comedic chaos. Its scenarios included bizarre office encounters and a very troubled Garfield-themed home. This...

Netflix has tapped screenwriting duo Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis to bring J.A. White's horror-fantasy children's novel "Nightbooks" to the streaming platform. The pair previously collaborated on "Five Feet Apart" and "The Curse of La Llorona." The project brings together an impressive production team. Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert from Ghost House Pictures will produce alongside Mason Novick and Michelle Knudsen of MXN Entertainment. Romel Adam has been designated as the Ghost House...

Netflix has appointed Matthew Aldrich to lead the creative process for adapting C.S. Lewis's cherished The Chronicles of Narnia into live-action formats. His role will encompass overseeing both television series and feature films, acting as the main creative strategist across all projects aligned with the agreement. Aldrich's recent achievements include co-writing the hit animated film Coco for Disney and Pixar, which garnered the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and achieved global...

Get ready for a new wave of hidden-camera chaos, courtesy of Netflix. The streaming giant is launching "Prank Encounters," an eight-episode series hosted by "Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo, slated for release later this year. Behind the scenes, the show is spearheaded by executive producers Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, and Kevin Healey from the production powerhouse Propagate, with Rob Hyde and Matarazzo himself also serving as EPs. Anthony Gonzalez, known for "Dance Moms," will...

A groundbreaking collaboration emerges to foster inclusivity in the world of animation. Netflix and Gobelins have joined forces, launching initiatives to nurture talent from varied backgrounds. One annual fellowship will place a Gobelins graduate within Netflix’s anime production hub in Japan. Claire Matz, a French graduate, is the inaugural fellow, eager to contribute to the art form that inspired her youth. Furthermore, scholarships will be provided for students from the African...

Jared and Jerusha Hess, known for their creative work on projects like "Masterminds" and "The Last Man on Earth," are set to bring a beloved children's novel to life on the big screen. Collaborating closely with author Aaron Blabey, they will adapt his popular book "Thelma the Unicorn" into an animated musical feature for Netflix. The film's creative team includes executive producers Aaron Blabey himself and Patrick Hughes from Foundation Media Partners, ensuring a faithful and lively...

June Netflix Speed Changes In June, significant shifts occurred on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, highlighting the evolving landscape of internet quality for streaming. Taiwan experienced notable improvements, with two major providers enhancing their speeds considerably. So-net, in particular, achieved the largest gain, boosting its average speed by 1.1 Mbps to reach 3.44 Mbps, up from 2.34 Mbps the previous month. Meanwhile, Taiwan Broadband also saw a substantial increase, climbing from 2.76...

In an effort to bolster digital security for vulnerable groups, NordVPN has formed a strategic alliance with the nonprofit organization Internews. This partnership focuses on integrating advanced privacy tools into Internews's existing digital safety initiatives, aiming to empower journalists, activists, and civil society members operating in high-risk environments. Recognizing the increasing threats of government surveillance, censorship, and cyberattacks, the collaboration seeks to provide...

The European Parliament has taken a decisive stand against indiscriminate surveillance of private communications, voting overwhelmingly to restrict how tech companies can scan user messages for illegal content. Since 2021, major messaging platforms and social networks have operated under what critics call "Chat Control 1.0" — an interim regulation permitting voluntary scanning of private communications to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This temporary framework was set to...