Netflix’s new ‘Play Something’ feature is for the indecisive
Netflix is introducing a feature that will let you put the decision-making into an algorithm's hands, if you want to.
29 Apr 2021
Chris Button
Film
Netflix is putting an end to mindless scrolling, hopefully. Image: Netflix
From today, streaming giant Netflix is rolling out a new feature called ‘Play Something’, which takes the viewing decision out of your hands.
After a series of trials last year, which included Netflix Direct, a traditional-style linear channel in France, and Shuffle Play among a sample of users, Play Something will be available for all subscribers to use.
Chris Button is an award-nominated writer for Screenhub based in Adelaide, who specialises in videogames and technology. His words have appeared on Junkee, GameSpot, Byteside and plenty more. He loves all things screen-related, sport, and small fluffy animals.
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