Tag Archives: Netflix

01Jun/26

Vibe Code Your Life: The Rise of Low-Stakes, High-Speed Software Building

June 1, 2026Developers.google, AI agent, AI code agents, AI Pair Coding, AI-assisted software development, Andrej Karpathy, Artificial intelligence, Buzzword, Claude, Claude Code, Eldad Fux, Generative AI, KarpathyThis, Linus Torvalds, Machine learning, Netflix, OpenAI, PAYPAL, REPLIT, Vibe, Vibe codingadmin

The Era of Vibe Coding: How Plain English Became the Hottest Programming Language

Mon, Jun 01 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Vibe coding is an AI-assisted software development practice where creators use natural language prompts to describe their desired applications, and large language models (LLMs) autonomously generate the source code. Coined in early 2025 by computer scientist Andrej Karpathy, the approach shifts the human role from manually writing syntax to acting as a director who oversees, evaluates, and iteratively refines AI-generated outputs. Continue reading →

28May/26

How “The Chosen” bypassed the Hollywood machine

May 28, 2026MediaAmazon MGM Studios, Andrew, Angel Studios, Chosen LLC, Christian media, Dallas Jenkins, Jerome, Jesus, Jordan Walker Ross, Joseph, Little James, Marengo, Matthew, Matthias Grünewald, Moses, Netflix, Ryan Swanson, The Chosen, Tyler Thompsonadmin

Faith, Finances, and Franchise: How ‘The Chosen’ is Redefining Christian Media

Thur, May 28 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — A New Era for Faith-Based Media The Chosen has fundamentally disrupted the faith-based entertainment industry by shifting away from the traditionally stiff and heavily polished biblical epics toward high-quality, deeply human storytelling. Utilizing a creative method called “plausible fiction,” the writers flesh out the historical and cultural gaps in the Gospels to give the characters relatable flaws, psychological depth, and complex backstories. This commitment to humanizing the narrative includes the intentional depiction of marginalized figures, such as portraying the apostle Matthew with autism and Little James with a physical disability. This approachable portrayal of Jesus and his followers has resonated on a massive scale, drawing over 280 million viewers worldwide, a third of whom are reportedly non-religious. Continue reading →

09Apr/26

Rewind and Record: The Cultural Legacy of VHS, from Solid Soul to the 2026 Resurgence

April 9, 2026UncategorizedDigital media, DV, eBay, Greg Molloy, High-definition television, Home video, Jammer Lammy, Jonathan Ross, Magnetic tape, Neil Miles, Netflix, Panasonic, Ronja, Sony, TDK, VHS, Video, Video rental shop, Videocassette recorder, Videotapeadmin

This analysis broadly explores the cultural legacy, archival importance, and modern resurgence of VHS tapes.

The VHS Era as a “Labour of Love” Before frictionless, on-demand streaming, recording television onto blank cassettes—such as the iconic TDK E-180, known for its dolphin cover art—was a highly involved creative process. Home viewers painstakingly curated their own physical media libraries, which required intense focus to manually pause recordings during commercial breaks and handwritten labels for the spines. This effort transformed VHS tapes into a “physical CV” of a person’s tastes, creating a cherished, tactile media experience that modern streaming platforms struggle to replicate.

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21Mar/26

Building NeoMovies: Integrating TMDB API with Clean Architecture

March 21, 2026DevelopersAlphabet Inc., Amazon Prime Video, Android, Cloud clients, disney, Jetpack Compose, JSON, Mobile app, Mobile Linux, Netflix, Transactional video on demand, Xbox One software, Xperi, YouTubeadmin

March 21, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Android app acts as a showcase for Modern Android Development (MAD) skills, built upon Clean Architecture and the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) pattern. It leverages a robust stack of Jetpack components and modern libraries. Network operations are managed asynchronously using Retrofit and Coroutines, while Moshi parses the JSON data. The app also utilizes Room and WorkManager for offline caching and daily background syncing, and is transitioning its UI layouts to Jetpack Compose. TMDB, which supplies the data for these apps, is a massive, community-driven database that allows users to search millions of titles, log their watched media, and build custom watchlists. Continue reading →

17Nov/25

Netflix House Philadelphia Grand Opening Details

November 17, 2025FilmsDallas, King of Prussia, Las Vegas, Netflix, Stranger Things, Xbox One softwareadmin

Netflix announced the grand opening of Netflix House Philadelphia on 12 November 2025, which represents the company’s first physical, immersive entertainment centre. The 100,000-square-foot location at the King of Prussia mall featues experiences based on popular shows like Wednesday and Stranger Things, as well as dining at Netflix BITES and a retail Netflix Shop. The announcement also highlights the economic investment and creation of nearly 300 permanent jobs in the region, mentions the earlier Housewarming Party and Key Ceremony with state dignitaries, and confirms future locations opening in Dallas in December 2025 and Las Vegas in 2027. Continue reading

06Jan/25

Understanding the unique characteristics and needs of Generation Alpha

January 6, 2025EconomyALPHA S, Demographics, Digital native, Educational technology, Generation, Generation Alpha, Generation Z, Millennials, Netflix, Smartphone, Strauss–Howe generational theory, Tablet computeradmin

Jan. 6, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This white paper by McCrindle Research profiles Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024), highlighting their characteristics as the largest generation in history, shaped by ubiquitous technology from birth. The authors, leading social researchers, explore Alpha’s influence on consumer trends, education, and the future of work, predicting longer lifespans, later career starts, and a greater focus on wellbeing. Continue reading →

25Jul/23

Actors are really worried about the use of AI by movie studios – they may have a point

July 25, 2023FilmsAmazon, Applications of artificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Audio deepfake, Brian Cox, Computer graphics, Creative Commons, Deep learning, Deepfake, disney, Dominic Lees, Duncan Crabtree, Extra, Fran Drescher, Gal Gadot, Generative artificial intelligence, Hugh Jackman, Identity theft, Ireland, Liam Budd, London, Manchester, Mathilde Pavis, Netflix, Ryan Reynolds, SAG-AFTRA, SAG-AFTRA strike, Scarlett Johansson, Synthetic media, Tim Burton, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

Dominic Lees, University of Reading

Film and television actors in the US came out on strike on July 14, causing Hollywood productions to shut down. The action has also had an impact on US films shooting in the UK: director Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 has “paused” and the production of Deadpool 3, filming at Pinewood Studios with stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has been stood down.

The dispute is about remuneration for actors, very few of whom enjoy the high income of Hollywood stars. But an additional argument between the union, SAG-AFTRA, and film producers is about the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Actors are fearful of the impact of AI on their careers.

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27Jun/23

How streaming platforms make you more likely to watch certain programmes – new research

June 27, 2023EntertainmentBarb, Creative Commons, disney, Internet broadcasting, ITV, ITVX, Mike van Esler, Neil Thurman, Netflix, New media, Streaming television, Three S, United Kingdom, Video on demand servicesadmin

Neil Thurman, City, University of London

With the vast array of options of what to watch online, have you ever wondered why you picked that new comedy or that old documentary? Would you have chosen to watch them if they were on terrestrial TV? How much were you nudged to choose them by subtle prompts from the online streaming platforms?

Last year, when a new British streaming TV platform, ITVX, launched, it promised to be “led” by viewers who could “choose [from] thousands of hours of content.” Disney+ has made a similar promise: “Watch the way you want.”

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21May/23

The European Media Industry Outlook

May 21, 2023MediaArticles, Communication, Freedom of expression, Gender, Information and communications technology, Media, Media independence, Netflix, Technological convergence, Technologyadmin

The European Commission has published its first ever European Media Industry Outlook, which provides an overview of the state of the European media industry in 2023. The report identifies a number of key trends that are shaping the industry, including: Continue reading →

28Apr/23

How to run Android TV on Ubuntu desktop

April 28, 2023DevelopersAnbox, Android, Android TV, Cast, Cloud clients, Computer architecture, Computing platforms, Cross-platform software, Digital television, Google Play, Google technologies, Linux, Netflix, Operating systems, Smart TV, Smartphones, Sony, System softwareadmin

April 27, 2023 /Technology/ — Android TV is a version of the Android operating system designed for TVs and set-top boxes. It includes a user interface designed around content discovery and voice search, content aggregation from various media apps and services, and integration with other recent Google technologies such as Assistant, Cast, and Knowledge Graph.

Android TV was first released in 2014 and is now available on a variety of devices, including TVs, set-top boxes, soundbars, and streaming sticks. It is also available on some smart TVs from manufacturers such as Sony, Philips, and TCL.

Android TV offers a number of features that make it a good choice for streaming media to your TV. These features include: Continue reading →