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'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.
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.

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