Entertainment News 14 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Disney+ viewers in Europe lose Dolby Vision as patent dispute talk spreads
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Disney+ viewers in Europe lose Dolby Vision as patent dispute talk spreads

Disney+ has disabled Dolby Vision streaming in several European countries, citing “technical challenges.” Subscribers report streams defaulting to HDR10, with 3D Apple Vision Pro titles also affected. Tech outlets link the disruption to a German patent dispute involving InterDigital, which won a court injunction in November. Disney says 4K UHD and HDR remain available on supported devices.
February 7, 2026
Spotify Adds Bookshop.org to Sell Physical Books in-App as “Page Match” Syncs Print and Audio
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Spotify Adds Bookshop.org to Sell Physical Books in-App as “Page Match” Syncs Print and Audio

Spotify will let users in the US and UK buy physical books through its app via Bookshop.org later this spring. The company is also launching Page Match, a feature that syncs print or e-book pages to the exact spot in an audiobook. Bookshop.org will handle pricing and shipping. Spotify plans to roll out Page Match to all audiobook users by February 23.
February 5, 2026
Amazon’s AI Studio heads to Hollywood: March test aims to speed up TV and film production
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Amazon’s AI Studio heads to Hollywood: March test aims to speed up TV and film production

Amazon MGM Studios will launch a closed beta of new AI tools for film and TV production in March, led by executive Albert Cheng. Results are expected by May. The initiative comes as Hollywood faces rising costs and job insecurity. Amazon says humans will remain involved, but some in the industry fear automation could threaten jobs.
February 4, 2026
Apple TV Down? App Store, iTunes and Music glitch as Apple services stumble for hours
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Apple TV Down? App Store, iTunes and Music glitch as Apple services stumble for hours

Apple restored App Store and Apple TV services late Tuesday after an outage disrupted downloads, purchases, and streaming for some users. Developer tools, iMessage, iCloud Mail, and Apple Maps Traffic were also affected. Apple resolved the issues by about 11:04 p.m. ET but did not specify a cause. All services were operating normally early Wednesday, according to Apple’s status page.
January 21, 2026
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium January 2026 lineup is official — Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon lead the drop
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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium January 2026 lineup is official — Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon lead the drop

Resident Evil Village and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth lead the January 2026 PS Plus Game Catalog update, launching January 20 for Extra and Premium members. Premium subscribers also get Ridge Racer with new features. Need for Speed Unbound, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper remain available as monthly PS Plus games until February 2. Game availability may vary by region.
January 14, 2026