Abrar Al-Heeti Senior Technology Reporter Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, culture and news teams. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. CNET News is the main source layer for now, and the rest should be read as a signal that is still widening. The useful angle sits in the effect on user behavior, revenue flow, or how platforms compete for attention on screen.
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Abrar Al-Heeti Senior Technology Reporter Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, culture and news teams. She graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Though Illinois is home, she now loves San Francisco -- steep inclines and all. Expertise Abrar has spent her career at CNET analyzing tech trends while also writing news, reviews and commentaries across mobile, streaming and online culture. Credentials Named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022 and has three times been a finalist in the LA Press Club's National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. See full bio Liz Kocan Liz Kocan has spent the last 20 years covering TV, entertainment and working behind the scenes in digital production. While at VH1.com, she won a Webby Award and was nominated for a Shorty Award as a producer. She has also contributed her writing to USA Today, Decider, Vulture, and many other publications, and has seen every episode of 30 Rock more times than her mind grapes can remember. See full bio Abrar Al-Heeti Liz Kocan March 26, 2026 6:00 a.m. PT 16 min read Neon It seems like Netflix's presence at award shows gets bigger every year, and the 2026 Academy Awards have proven that the streamer is a force to be reckoned with. Six Netflix original films earned 18 nominations this year, taking home seven, including for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for KPop Demon Hunters, Best Documentary Short for All The Empty Rooms, and Best Live Action Short for The Singers. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein also took home three technical awards for Best Production Design, Costume Design and makeup and Hairstyling. The main references behind this piece include CNET News.
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CNET News is the main source layer for now, and the rest should be read as a signal that is still widening. The streaming giant's combination of original films and a diverse library from other studios makes it a reliable source of entertainment, although it can sometimes be hard to narrow down what to watch. This week, we suggest tuning into Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, which gives some closure to the tale of Tommy Shelby and his family. We also recommend Anatomy of a Fall, the great 2023 Oscar-winner about a man whose mysterious death results in his wife being put on trial. Abrar Al-Heeti Senior Technology Reporter Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility.
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The streaming giant's combination of original films and a diverse library from other studios makes it a reliable source of entertainment, although it can sometimes be hard to narrow down what to watch. This week, we suggest tuning into Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, which gives some closure to the tale of Tommy Shelby and his family. We also recommend Anatomy of a Fall, the great 2023 Oscar-winner about a man whose mysterious death results in his wife being put on trial. If you're looking for a new series to watch, peruse our picks for the best TV shows to watch on Netflix . The useful angle sits in the effect on user behavior, revenue flow, or how platforms compete for attention on screen.
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The signal is strong enough to deserve attention, but it still needs to be read as something developing rather than fully settled. With 1 source layers on the table, the part worth reading most closely is where firm facts meet the market's early reaction. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, culture and news teams.
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