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Tidal adds hi-res FLAC streaming for HiFi Plus subscribers
Music-streaming app Tidal has begun rolling out hi-res FLAC streams across the platform, according to CEO Jesse Dorogusker via a Reddit post. FLAC (free lossless audio codec) streams offer high fidelity audio up to 24-bit/192Hz. These files are on the larger side, taking up around four times the space of a standard MP3, which is why you rarely see the format on widely-adopted streaming platforms.
Tidal is increasing its HiFi plan to $11 per month
Starting on August 1st, an individual Tidal HiFi membership is going up by $1 to $11 per month in the US, while the family plan will run you $17 per month, an increase of $2.
Some HBO shows are streaming on Netflix in the US for the first time
'Insecure' is the first HBO show to stream on Netflix in the US. 'Band of Brothers,' 'The Pacific,' 'Six Feet Under' and 'Ballers' are on the way to Netflix too, though they'll remain on Max as well.
Spotify reportedly wants to add full-length music videos to its app
Spotify is considering adding full-length music videos to its streaming service.
Vizio's redesigned TV interface helps you quickly find shows
Vizio has revamped its TV interface to help you find shows to watch that much sooner.
Roku will stream live Formula E races for free
Roku's first live sports deal will see it stream Formula E races.
Netflix is removing its 'basic' plan in Canada
Users will have basic with ads, standard or premium tiers available.
Apple Podcasts update makes it easier to find content in your favorite genres
Apple has updated its Podcasts app on iOS, iPadOS and macOS with features that make it easier to find content in your favorite genres.
Netflix shares teaser for World War II drama ‘All The Light We Cannot See’
The series adapts Anthony Doerr’s excellent 2014 novel of the same name.
Netflix's 'Squid Game' reality competition show debuts this November
Netflix will premiere its 'Squid Game' competition show in November, and it looks almost exactly like the TV series.
Hulu is streaming Bonnaroo this weekend for the third year in a row
Bonnaroo takes place this weekend and, as with the last two years, you can watch the festival from the comfort of your home on Hulu. Through Sunday, the streaming service is offering two channels of live music coming to you from Manchester, Tennessee.
Netflix's password sharing crackdown seems to be working
While some users canceled their Netflix accounts after a crackdown on password sharing got underway, it seems like the move is paying off for the company.
Spotify is testing an 'offline mix' that downloads recently played songs
Spotify is testing a feature called "Your Offline Mix" that will "save a mix of your recently played songs.
The 4K Chromecast with Google TV is cheaper than ever at Amazon
There's no better way to make a dumb TV smart than Chromecast with Google TV, given the breadth of options, up to 4K HDR output and relative affordability.
Verizon streaming bundle offers Netflix Premium and Paramount+ with Showtime for $26
That's about $6 cheaper then a regular subscription.
‘Black Mirror’ drops a new trailer ahead of June 15th premiere
The four-year wait is almost over. Netflix has set a June 15th premiere date for the sixth season of sci-fi anthology series ‘Black Mirror.’ This latest season has been in the works for at least a year and creator Charlie Brooker has stated the new episodes would “keep things fresh” by tackling sci-fi tropes the series had previously avoided. Check out the new trailer.
YouTube will allow unlimited simultaneous streams for NFL Sunday Ticket
'We heard your feedback that 2 concurrent streams just wasn’t enough for NFL Sunday Ticket, so we’re updating our product functionality to include unlimited streams at home for NFL Sunday Ticket,' the YouTube TV team said. 'You and your household can also access 2 additional streams on the go.'
Netflix starts charging for account sharing in the US
Netflix is now charging for account sharing in the US — it'll cost $8 per month for viewers outside of your household.
Disney+ and Hulu will remove a slew of titles on May 26th
Disney+ and Hulu are the latest streaming services to remove content from its service. On May 26th, a few dozen titles including Big Shot, Clouds, and Dollface will no longer be able to stream.
Disney is reportedly laying the groundwork for its standalone ESPN streaming service
Disney has reportedly started talks with cable providers and sports leagues in the hopes of offering ESPN as a standalone streaming service.