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Tired of Loud Ads on Netflix? This New Bill Could Ban Them

Season 2025 Episode 418

A California bill would force streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu to follow the same volume rules as broadcast TV, preventing loud commercials from disrupting viewers. Despite industry opposition, the bill has faced little resistance in the legislature.

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