New social features further Plex’s evolution from media server business

Here's something that might surprise you — Plex is shifting away from just being a media server. According to Scharon Harding writing in Technology, they’re rolling out social features that turn your media experience into more of a community. You can now create and share personalized lists of movies and shows, and later this year, import lists from other streaming platforms. That’s a game-changer for binge-watchers who want a smarter way to organize and discover content. But it gets better — Plex is launching a forum where users can comment directly on titles, creating a social space around what we watch. And get this — later this year, they’ll introduce 'Match Scores' that predict how much you’ll like a show or movie based on your viewing history. As Scharon Harding notes, this is Plex’s way of blending social networking with streaming, making the platform more interactive. So what does this mean? If Plex keeps this up, the future of entertainment might be less about passive watching and more about sharing and discovering together.