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Spotify will promote artists' music on your Home feed, if they pay
You might see more sponsored recommendations when you fire up your Spotify app, now that the music streaming giant has started offering artists a new paid tool they can use to promote their music.
PlayStation is hosting a surprise State of Play on September 14
Wondering what you'll be playing on your PlayStation 5 this fall? Sony has some ideas. The company announced that its next State of Play stream will take place at 5PM ET on September 14th, hosted on PlayStation's YouTube, Twitch and TikTok accounts.
For All Mankind returns to Apple TV+ on November 10
For All Mankind is about to return for its fourth season. New episodes of the Apple TV+ drama will start streaming on November 10.
Spotify's latest playlist auto-adapts to your day
Spotify has launched a new playlist called "daylist," which is supposed to keep changing throughout the day to keep up with your moods and activities.
Disney channels are back on Spectrum after 12-day standoff
Disney channels are back on Spectrum after a 12-day blackout. A deal between Disney and Charter will see subscribers gaining access to ESPN's streaming service, plus the ad-supported Disney+ tier.
Apple's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters trailer pits Kurt Russell against Godzilla
Apple has released the first trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and while the title might not make it super clear, this is very much a show about Godzilla. The series stars real-life father and son Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, who play the same character in different eras.
Max may offer live sports at no extra cost for several months
Max looks set to move into the sports streaming business in the coming weeks. Warner Bros. Discovery may try to get users hooked by offering live sports at no extra cost for several months before charging extra for them.
YouTube is testing fewer, longer ad breaks on its TV apps
YouTube is experimenting with having longer ad breaks but fewer of them on its TV apps. You may also see exactly how long you have to wait until you can skip ads.
Spotify puts publicly available lyrics behind a premium paywall in 'routine test'
Spotify is experimenting with making its in-app lyrics a Premium-only feature. However, this move isn't sitting well with some users.
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.

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