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Jacob Siegal
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- Netflix is testing a new feature called Direct that will let subscribers watch a real-time TV channel that would feature shows and movies from the service's massive library.
- The channel will be running at all times, so you can tune in and out whenever you like.
- Netflix Direct is only available in France at this time, and only for Netflix on the web.
Netflix was one of the first companies to bring movies and TV shows online, allowing subscribers to watch a massive library of original and licensed content on demand. It has its faults, but Netflix's user interface has outclassed and the size of its library has outsized that of many competitors throughout the years. But one thing that Netflix has not ever attempted is giving users the ability to let the service take over and tell them what to watch.
Of course, Netflix has plenty of suggestions and algorithms to point viewers in the right direction, but this week, the company revealed that it will start testing a new feature called Direct that serves as a real-time TV channel populated with shows, movies, and more from the service. Direct is always running, whether you're watching or not, so you can tune in and out whenever you like if you can't decide what to watch on your own.
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