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The Daily Binge: Top 5 Streaming News Stories

Your morning digest of HDR10+ ADVANCED formats, Walmart CTV ad acquisitions, and IRL streaming tools!

1. Samsung & Prime Video Launch World’s First HDR10+ ADVANCED Format

Samsung Electronics and Amazon Prime Video officially debuted HDR10+ ADVANCED today (August 4). The new dynamic video standard features real-time intelligent motion smoothing and enhanced peak brightness for 4K streaming titles.

Prime Video becomes the first global streaming service to implement the technology, rolling it out across its flagship original movies, series, and live sports broadcasts on Samsung’s 2026 smart TV lineup.

2. Walmart Completes Acquisition of Self-Service CTV Platform Vibe.co

Retail giant Walmart announced the completion of its acquisition of Vibe.co today. By integrating Vibe.co’s self-service ad platform into Walmart Connect, Walmart aims to democratize Connected TV (CTV) advertising for brands of all sizes.

The deal positions Walmart Connect as a major player in targeted streaming TV ad measurement, directly connecting streaming viewing habits with shopper commerce data.

3. Streamlabs Unveils ‘Network Boost’ to Prevent Dropped IRL Live Streams

Logitech’s Streamlabs launched "Network Boost" today, targeting mobile IRL ("In Real Life") creators. The software combines cellular data and Wi-Fi networks directly on smartphones, eliminating the need for multi-thousand-dollar hardware bonding backpacks.

With Twitch viewers consuming over 391 million hours of IRL streams last year, the tool aims to keep mobile streams online during crowded conventions and outdoor broadcasts.

4. Study Highlights Malware Risks of Piracy on Company-Issued Smartphones

A cybersecurity study released by BeStreamWise today revealed that 68% of illegal sports and movie streamers use company-issued smartphones. The report found that 56% of corporate phones accessing pirate streams suffered malware infections in the last year.

Security experts urge enterprise IT departments to enforce strict mobile device management (MDM) policies to prevent corporate credential theft through illicit streaming sites.

5. ‘Betrayal: Dirty Secrets’ Season 4 and ‘Imaginary’ Arrive on Hulu

Hulu expanded its August catalog today with the Season 4 premiere of original docuseries Betrayal: Dirty Secrets. Horror fans can also stream Blumhouse’s supernatural thriller Imaginary.

Family viewers received new content as well, with CoComelon Playdates with Sanrio Friends debuting across Disney+ and Hulu.

Dad Joke of the Day

Q: Why did the streaming video monitor go to art class?

A: To improve its resolution!

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