Epic Games Store will randomly ask users to rate games to prevent review bombingEpic is trying to improve cross-play for all platforms too.By K. Holt, 06.17.2022
Spotify adds listener ratings for podcastsLike other platforms, you'll be able to submit a score of 1-5 stars. By B. Steele, 12.16.2021
Nielsen says people mostly streamed old network shows, not new releases'The Office' and 'Grey's Anatomy' topped Nielsen's 2020 streaming chartsBy S. Dent, 01.13.2021
Loot box warning added to game rating labels in the US and EuropeESRB and PEGI will state if a game offers paid random items.By J. Fingas, 04.13.2020
Uber will deactivate riders with low ratingsThe company says holding both riders and drivers accountable is the right thing to do.By C. Fisher, 05.29.2019
Google pulled 'millions' of junk Play Store ratings in one weekIts use of AI and human oversight has also culled 'thousands' of apps.By J. Fingas, 12.18.2018
Nielsen steps up its tracking of digital gaming and esportsIt has acquired SuperData Research to improve its gaming division.By M. Moon, 09.06.2018
Netflix will remove user reviews from its website next monthLast year five-star ratings got the ax, and now written reviews will fade away too.By R. Lawler, 07.06.2018
Nielsen to include YouTube TV viewing figures in its local ratingsAs users cut cords, streaming services are a key part of audience numbers. By S. Dent, 05.23.2018
Leaked Amazon figures show TV drives millions of Prime signupsReuters claims to have seen Amazon's top-secret strategy documents.By D. Cooper, 03.15.2018
Nielsen is tracking streaming services like it does broadcast TVAmazon Prime and Hulu are expected to join the rating service next year.By T. Seppala, 10.18.2017
AT&T's deal with Nielsen promises more accurate TV ratingsDirecTV and U-Verse will provide clearer data on what you're really watching.By J. Fingas, 01.18.2017
Google Search experiment asks users to rate movies and TV showsBut it's only accessible on desktop.By M. Moon, 12.09.2016
Recommended Reading: How reliable are internet movie ratings?The best long-form writing on technology and more in print and on the web.By B. Steele, 07.16.2016
Nielsen starts breaking down TV streams by device next monthThe measurement minded folks want content providers to know what you're watching on.By T. Seppala, 03.24.2016
Netflix reminds us that its price hike to $10 is comingIf you still have Netflix at the $8 price from two years ago, that will run out in a few months.By R. Lawler, 01.19.2016
Facebook helps you find highly-rated local businessesThe social network takes on Angie's List, Yelp and others. By B. Steele, 12.15.2015