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Some Spotify plans are reportedly getting more expensive soon
Here we go again. Spotify is reportedly preparing to make Premium more expensive in some markets, including the US, UK, and Australia.
Kris Holt04.03.2024
Spotify's subscriber audiobook credit is coming to Canada and other countries next week
Spotify Premium subscribers in Canada, Ireland and New Zealand will soon get 15 hours of audiobook listening each month at no extra cost. Users in the US, UK and Australia have had access to this perk since late last year.
Kris Holt04.02.2024
Max annual subscriptions are 40 percent off right now
New (and some existing) customers can save 40 percent on annual subscriptions to Max.
Amy Skorheim04.02.2024
HBO Max will soon just be Max in most of Europe too
Warner Bros. Discovery is continuing to rename HBO Max as just Max. The rebranding effort will reach Europe in May.
Kris Holt03.21.2024
Peacock's 2024 Paris Olympics coverage includes enhanced multiview options
The days are ticking down until the 2024 Olympic Games start, and Peacock has revealed some of the features it will offer to help you catch all the action you want to see.
Kris Holt03.20.2024
Netflix will stream the Mark Twain Prize honoring Kevin Hart on May 11
Netflix is the new home of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. This year's prize is going to Kevin Hart and you'll be able to stream the ceremony in May.
Kris Holt03.15.2024
YouTube’s redesigned TV app focuses on everything but video
YouTube is rolling out a redesign of its app on TVs, with an increased emphasis on shopping and the comment feed. The video feed also looks to be shrinking a bit.
Lawrence Bonk03.13.2024
New Netflix movie Atlas puts J-Lo in a giant mech
New Netflix movie Atlas puts Jennifer Lopez inside a mech on a distant planet. Sadly, it's probably the closest we'll ever get to an actual Titanfall film.
Kris Holt03.13.2024
Neil Young is returning to Spotify after boycotting it over Joe Rogan's vaccine comments
Neil Young is back on Spotify after boycotting the platform over two years ago.
Steve Dent03.13.2024
The real fight isn't Tyson vs. Paul — it's Netflix vs. its livestreaming infrastructure
Netflix has announced its first live boxing event, a fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. But the real battle will be to make sure it can handle (likely) millions of simultaneous livestreams.
Kris Holt03.07.2024
Prime Video's latest Fallout trailer deftly captures the tone of the games
Amazon has released the latest trailer for its live-action Fallout series. All episodes of the video game adaptation will hit Prime Video on April 11.
Kris Holt03.07.2024
Twitch will overhaul its mobile app for the first time since 2019
Twitch is redesigning its mobile app for the first time since 2019. The company’s CEO, Dan Clancy, wrote in an open letter on Wednesday that the discovery feed will be the app’s new landing page.
Will Shanklin03.06.2024
Max will start cracking down on password sharing this year
Max will soon join Netflix and Disney in cracking down on account sharing.
Kris Holt03.05.2024
Spotify rolls out an audiobook-only subscription
Spotify is now offering a subscription tier just for audiobooks. It costs $10 per month and includes the same 15 hours of listening time as a Premium plan.
Kris Holt03.01.2024
Netflix removes grandfathered accounts' access to Apple iTunes billing
Those who've been paying Netflix through iTunes over the past years will soon have to say to goodbye to their lower, discounted rates.
Mariella Moon02.27.2024
FuboTV accuses Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. of antitrust practices over joint streaming service
FuboTV has filed filed an antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery after they announced launching a joint sports streaming service.
Mariella Moon02.21.2024
Twitch is increasing channel subscription prices for the first time
Twitch is increasing the prices of its subscriptions for the first time. The UK, Canada, Australia and Turkey are the first countries impacted by the changes.
Kris Holt02.20.2024
Apple Music debuts a monthly version of its annual Replay feature
Apple Music is now offering a monthly version of its annual Replay feature. You'll be able to access an archive of your top songs, albums and artists, as well as your personal milestones for each month.
Kris Holt02.20.2024
A piracy app outranked Netflix on the App Store before Apple pulled it
Kimi was disguised as an app that tests your eyesight by making you play spot the difference in similar photos, but it actually contained bootlegged movies and shows.
Mariella Moon02.16.2024
MLB.TV's four-game Multiview feature is coming to Apple, Amazon and Google TV devices
MLB will add new features to its MLB.TV streaming app this season, including the option to watch four games at once on more devices.
Kris Holt02.14.2024