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Hulu's auto-quality setting quietly downgrades video streams

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Hulu's default 'Data Saver' mode reduces video quality even on fast connections, often without clear user notification. The setting can be disabled in account preferences for full resolution. Users may notice improved picture after turning off the feature.

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This highlights a broader trend of streaming services prioritizing data savings over picture quality by default, often without transparent communication.
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