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YouTube TV raises prices to an outrageous $73 per month
YouTube TV is getting another price hike, from $65 to $73. The company says new members will see the updated pricing starting today while existing subscribers will pay more beginning April 18th.
Streaming viewership surpasses cable TV for the first time in the US
Viewership of streaming TV overtook cable for the first time in July — it's no longer the underdog.
Charter and Comcast team up to build 'next-generation' streaming hardware
Charter and Comcast are joining forces to create new streaming hardware based on Flex.
Hulu's live TV plan will include unlimited cloud DVR at no extra charge
Hulu + Live TV subscribers will get an unlimited cloud DVR at no extra charge, much like YouTube TV viewers.
CNN+ streaming service arrives this spring for $6 per month
CNN+ is launching this spring for $6 per month or $60 per year, and there's a discount for early adopters.
Peacock adds live local news channels to its streaming lineup
Peacock now includes live local news channels from NBC stations, all of them for free.
MLB is in talks to end local blackouts for streaming games
MLB is reportedly in talks to launch a service that lets you watch home games without a cable TV subscription.
YouTube TV may drop 14 NBC Universal channels over a contract dispute
NBC Universal has warned YouTube TV subscribers that 14 of its channels may be removed if the two parties can't resolve a dispute.
YouTube TV adds Univision and other Spanish-language channels
YouTube TV is adding three Spanish-language channels, including Univision, at no extra charge.
HBO Max and YouTube are now available on Spectrum TV
Spectrum TV has added HBO Max and YouTube, marking major streaming additions to its digital cable service and live TV app.
HBO Max comes to Roku starting tomorrow
After months of wrangling, HBO Max ready for streaming on Roku smart TVs and connected devices.
HBO Max creator might roll out two more streaming services
WarnerMedia is reportedly looking to expand streaming beyond HBO Max with two services based on CNN, TBS and other networks.
Fire TV better integrates live programming on Sling, Hulu Live and YouTube TV
Amazon is making Fire TV a lot more useful for live TV streaming with direct integration of Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV and Sling TV. They’ll soon appear on Fire TV’s live TV discovery features, including the Live Tab, On Now rows and multi-app channel guide with Alexa functionality.
Sling TV responds to streaming price hikes with a one-year 'guarantee'
One day after Google increased the cost of a base YouTube TV subscription, Sling TV is trying to entice consumers to switch with a promise not to increase prices for one year.
Comcast has handed out one million cord-cutting Xfinity Flex boxes
When Comcast launched its Xfinity Flex streaming box for broadband-only subscribers last year, it seemed a bit silly to pay $5 per month when you could just use a Chromecast-type device instead. However, the company got rid of the monthly fee in September 2019, and just announced that it has now given out one million Xfinity Flex devices to date.
Sling TV offers free viewing during primetime hours
Sling TV's promo lets you watch television for free after 5PM, provided you're willing to sign up.
Broadcom lawsuit blames your Netflix habit for a drop in chip sales
Broadcom's success still depends in part on selling chips for cable set-top boxes, and it's apparently upset that TV viewers are headed elsewhere. The company has sued Netflix for allegedly violating eight patents covering data transfer and video playback, and that the streaming service is profiting from that claimed infringement by encouraging cord-cutting and hurting Broadcom's chip sales. In other words, it believes your Witcher marathon hurt its bottom line.
YouTube TV to drop Fox regional sports channels following Sinclair dispute
If you subscribe to YouTube TV to get live sports without a pricey cable or league package, you might be in for a disappointment. YouTube TV is dropping Fox Regional Sports Networks (including the New York City-oriented YES Network) on February 29th after it was "unable to reach an agreement" with Sinclair to continue carrying the channels. While the company didn't say just what the points of contention were when asked by Engadget, it pointed to its attempt to balance the climbing costs of sports broadcasting with its desire to deliver a good value to subscribers. You can read its full on-the-record statement below.
Altice One brings its cable lineup to Apple TV
Altice One's cable offerings are now available on Apple TV 4K. Optimum and Suddenlink subscribers can access their favorite cable content directly through the Altice One app on Apple TV 4K. This is good news if you want to watch TV beyond your official box, and it offers a few added perks, like the ability to search Altice One programming via voice controls on the Siri Remote.
Redbox debuts a free, ad-backed live TV service
Redbox is still better known for its rental kiosks than anything else, but it's clearly keen to expand its streaming offerings. The company has launched a free, ad-supported live TV service (appropriately, Redbox Free Live TV) for some users. You don't need to sign in -- you just have to use Redbox's website or mobile app to tune in. You'll eventually see the service reach other platforms where Redbox is available, including smart TVs, Apple TV boxes and Roku players.
