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RealNetworks introduced RealPlayer allowing users to stream audio and video content over the internet.
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YouTube revolutionized online video sharing, allowing users to upload, share, and view videos.
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Netflix, originally a DVD rental-by-mail service, introduced streaming, enabling subscribers to instantly watch movies and TV shows on their devices.
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Hulu introduced its subscription service, Hulu Plus, providing access to a broader range of content subscription models.
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Netflix's release of "House of Cards" marked the entry of streaming services into original content production, challenging traditional TV networks high-quality programming.
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The launch of Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Peacock intensified the competition among streaming services, with each platform offering exclusive content to attract subscribers.