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YouTube Music's Now Playing tab adds everyone's least-favorite feature: YouTube comments
YouTube Music's latest redesign of the Now Playing page is making its way to iOS and Android devices everywhere. There's a new feature that brings an extra social element to the app. You'll now be able to read and post comments on the Now Playing page.
A live CNN streaming channel is coming to Max in September
A live, 24/7 news channel called CNN Max is coming to Max at no extra cost next month. The services will feature original programming, as well as live programs from CNN US and CNN International.
YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket includes live chat and highlights in Shorts
YouTube has revealed some more NFL Sunday Ticket features for the upcoming season, including replays and live chat. The service is also offering monthly payment plans in most states starting today.
Netflix's 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' teaser hits all the right notes
Netflix has released the first teaser for its Scott Pilgrim anime, 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.' The show, which features the entire main cast of the movie 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,' will debut on November 17th.
The Television Academy has delayed the Emmys until January
The 75th Emmy Awards ceremony has been rescheduled to January 15th, a delay of four months. The original plan was to broadcast the ceremony in September, but given the ongoing writers and actors strikes, that isn't feasible.
Disney+ is raising prices and cracking down on account sharing
Back in May, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company's streaming service would be getting a price hike later in the year. Now, we know when: during Disney's quarterly earnings call, Iger announced that the add-free Disney+ premium tier would be raised to $13.99 on October 12. It's the streaming service's second $3 monthly price increase in the last year — the current $10.99 subscription price was set just last December. Hulu's ad-free plan is also getting the $3 bump, raising it to $17.99 a month for a standalone subscription.
Netflix just released a game controller app for the iPhone
Netflix’s push into video games continues, as the company just dropped a dedicated controller app for iOS devices. The app, simply called “Netflix Game Controller,” lets you use your phone or tablet as a gamepad once you pair the device with your TV. This will allow you to play games available through Netflix’s service on the TV, while controlling things from your mobile device.
Netflix adds text-based 'Heart of Stone' game to its Discord bot
Netflix has released a new text-based game that you can play on Discord. It ties into a new action movie starring Gal Gadot, which is called 'Heart of Stone' and hits Netflix on Friday.
NASA+ is the space agency's very own streaming platform
NASA is launching its very own streaming platform called NASA+ sometime this summer.
Spotify grew far more than expected, but is still losing money
In the second quarter of 2023, Spotify saw its million monthly active users climb to 551 million after welcoming 36 million new listeners.
‘My Netflix’ puts your downloads and in-progress shows first
Netflix has unveiled a new tab that helps you find the shows you actually want to watch.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' season 2 will include a musical episode
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 will feature the first ever Star Trek musical episode, Paramount announced.
How to stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
We’ve got all the information you need to know about when and how to stream the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, starting with the first matches on Thursday, July 20th.
Netflix axes its $10 ‘Basic’ plan in the US and UK
The $10 plan — the service's most affordable one that doesn't come with ads — is no longer available in the regions.
TikTok expands its music streaming service test to Australia, Mexico and Singapore
TikTok has started inviting users in Australia, Mexico and Singapore to participate in a closed beta test for its new music streaming service, according to TechCrunch and CNBC.
Peacock raises subscription prices for the first time
Streaming service Peacock is raising the prices of its subscription plans. The ad-supported Premium subscription goes up by a buck, to $6 per month, while the ad-free Premium Plus option shoots up two bucks to $12 per month. An annual Premium subscription is going up $10 to $60 per year, while the Premium Plus subscription increases $20 to $120 per year. This all goes into effect on August 17th.
Logitech acquires streaming controller maker Loupedeck
Loupdeck, which started as an Indiegogo project with its original Lightroom editing console, has been acquired by Logitech.
HBO's The Last of Us adaptation scoops up 24 Emmy nominations
HBO's 'The Last of Us' has more Emmy nominations than any other show this year except 'Succession.' Disney+ Star Wars shows 'Andor,' 'The Mandalorian' and 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' all picked up multiple nominations.
You can now move your Netflix profile to an existing account
Starting today, all Netflix users can transfer a profile to an existing account. Until now, users have needed to set up a new account to hang onto their recommendations, watchlist and other data and settings.
Twitch is finally adding Stories and a feed for discovering new streamers to watch
It’s probably safe to say no one could have predicted that LinkedIn would add Stories before Twitch, but here we are.