In Plex’s defense, I can opt out of disclosing certain information. But I’m still not comfortable sending any data to an ...

Plex remains popular, but are users considering alternatives, like Jellyfin and Emby? We asked our readers, here's what they told us.

Plex is beta-testing a brand new version of its mobile app. Along with a new look, the updated design will allow all Plex apps for all platforms to share a similar codebase. Plex has instructions for ...

One of the biggest features that (controversially) sits behind the Plex paywall is hardware transcoding. This is where a ...

Building a Jellyfin server is easy and cheap, letting you drop Netflix and Disney Plus while taking control of your library.

Popular media player software maker Plex has had a rough weekend. The company alerted users via email on Friday about an updated privacy policy due to go into effect in September. The new policy would ...

In February 2024, multiple Reddit users claimed their Plex accounts had been wrongly banned, with some sharing screenshots of the emails they received from Plex that stated the reason for the ban: ...

It appears many Plex users got more than they bargained for with the service’s new Discover Together feature, which has been sending out emails divulging their viewing habits to anyone on their Plex ...

Hold onto your hats, Plex users: A huge Plex Pass price hike is incoming, along with big changes for Plex Media Server users who want to stream their content remotely. After holding the line in terms ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

You’ll apparently be able to rent and buy movies and TV shows in early February. You’ll apparently be able to rent and buy movies and TV shows in early February. is a senior reporter covering ...

Plex’s over-the-air DVR solution offers ad-skipping, out-of-home viewing, and a lifetime subscription option for those willing to set it up. Of all the ways to set up an over-the-air DVR, Plex is one ...