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Now streaming apps steal the show from pay-TV companies

Last week, online streaming firm Netflix released a new feature that allows subscribers to randomly select a show recommended by the algorithm from their past viewing history.

Rather than agonise over what series or movie to watch from the platform’s 13,900 titles, subscribers only need to hit a “shuffle” button, and the algorithm will bring up options they are likely to enjoy.  

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