Plex was once the go-to media server, but growing restrictions and paywalls are pushing users away. Here's why you should ...

We might be in the era of cloud streaming and subscription services, but media ownership (both digital and physical) is still alive and well. That said, being able to consolidate and stream your ...

In January 2024, TechCrunch reported that Plex was nearing profitability and raised $40 million in funding (Plex raised a $50 ...

Plex has now announced 'custom metadata providers,' which will replace the old metadata agents sometime in 2026. It's largely ...

Technically speaking, you don't need to buy new hardware to build a Plex media server. Any old computer can get the job done, be it a laptop or desktop. Just plug it into your router with an Ethernet ...

Starting in 2026, Plex will build on its recent changes and further restrict streaming options for free users.

Plex is hitting reboot on its software for living room PCs. The new app is called Plex Media Player, and it’s a complete break from the previous Plex Home Theater desktop software. By abandoning its ...

Plex has patched and mitigated three vulnerabilities affecting Plex Media Server for Windows that could enable attackers to take full control of the underlying system when chained together. Plex Media ...

Streaming media services like Netflix and Hulu are so convenient that you can easily to forget the simple pleasures of digital ownership. Sure, it’s nice to be able to watch movies from anywhere, but ...

Popular media platform Plex today announced the launch of a beta version of the Plex Media Server that has native Apple silicon support. The new version of the Plex Media Server uses the "Universal" ...

Plex patches media server bug potentially exploited by DDoS attackers Your email has been sent All users of Plex Media Server are urged to apply the hotfix, which directs their servers to respond to ...

Media software maker Plex has released two new projects today from its internal R&D group, Plex Labs. One is an updated take on the classic Winamp player it calls Plexamp, and another is a dedicated ...