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Should Streamers Cater to Second Screeners?

March 20, 2026·24 minutes ago·via YouGov
Should Streamers Cater to Second Screeners?
Streaming services are sparking debate over whether to tweak shows for folks glued to their phones while watching TV or movies. A recent controversy had a streamer asking creators to simplify plots, drawing mockery from Conan O'Brien and Sterling K. Brown at the Oscars, though the service denies it. YouGov data reveals nearly two-thirds of Britons second screen during TV shows or films, with 48% missing key details as a result - and it jumps to 60% for heavy phone users. Read more about this...

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