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You can finally watch Showtime in the Paramount+ app
The marriage of Paramount+ and Showtime's streaming offerings is finally complete.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ will be the first live TV show on Disney+
The popular reality show is leaving ABC in the fall.
Spotify subscriptions can now be bundled with Soundtrap's audio creation tool
The audio recording platform is now available with Spotify for $16.99 a month.
Netflix extends exclusive rights to Universal's animated films in the US
Universal and Netflix signed a multi-year licensing agreement for Illumination's and Dreamworks' animated films.
NBC's Peacock is finally live on Roku after tense negotiations
When NBC Universal's streaming service Peacock launched on July 15th, it was available to just about every bit of streaming hardware out there -- except Roku devices. After prolonged negotiations, and even a bit of public acrimony, Peacock is now officially available to Roku users. “We are excited to bring Peacock and its unrivaled catalog to millions of Americans who enjoy entertainment on their favorite Roku devices,” said Maggie McLean Suniewick, Peacock' president of Business Development and Partnerships.
HBO Max's early sign-up discount ends at 3AM ET
Today is the last day to save $3 a month on HBO Max.
‘Pokémon Journeys’ will be a Netflix exclusive in the US
Pokémon Journeys -- the 23rd season in the long-running series -- will be a Netflix Original in the US. Fans can watch the first 12 episodes on June 12th.
‘Fraggle Rock’ mini-series makes a surprise debut on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has resurrected the classic '80s TV series, "Fraggle Rock." The series of mini episodes will feature both new and old songs.
Google Play Movies now lets you search Netflix and Disney+ content
With so many streaming services available, finding which platform has the content you want to watch can be a pain. Google has addressed this issue by allowing users to search dozens of streaming services through its Play Movies & TV app, but it was previously missing two of the most popular: Netflix and Disney+. Now, Play Movies is finally integrating both platforms' content into its search options.
Spotify will reportedly test a price increase in Scandinavia
Spotify may get a little bit pricier for some Scandinavian users. The music streaming service plans to test a more expensive version of its family plan in the European region, reported Bloomberg. It's unclear whether the price hike, which is estimated to be 13 percent, will also include new features or services.
Tool, one of the last streaming holdouts, caves ahead of new album
If you're like me, you probably came to terms a long time ago with the fact we might not ever hear that "new Tool album." Welp, it looks like I was wrong. The band announced on Instagram today that its first album in 13 years, Fear Inoculum, will be out August 30th. And to celebrate, the group's existing catalog of brooding art metal will be available on streaming services for the first time this Friday (August 2nd).
How to stream college sports without losing your mind
Thanks to all the services that let you stream live TV, it's easy to watch sports without a commitment to cable. The channel lineups vary, and some are more limited than others. What's more, the television rights for college sports, especially football, are tied to the conference, so you'll need to find out which channels have the deal covering your favorite schools. From there, it's a matter of making sure the service you choose has all the channels you need so you don't miss a game. Lucky for you, we can help.
Recommended Reading: Beto O'Rourke and Cult of the Dead Cow
Beto O'Rourke's secret membership in America's oldest hacking group Joseph Menn, Reuters Beto O'Rourke: Democratic presidential candidate and... member of a hacking group? Reuters reports the former Texas congressman once belonged to Cult of the Dead Cow, an influential group "jokingly named after an abandoned Texas slaughterhouse." While there's no evidence that O'Rourke really got his hands dirty with what we'd consider nefarious "hacking," he was a member, which might help explain some of the policies he could champion during a presidential run.
