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Disney+ ad-free streaming price increases to $11 per month in December
Disney+ is raising the price of its ad-free service to $11 per month on December 8th.
People spent much less time watching gaming streams this spring, report says
Facebook Gaming saw a far bigger decline than Twitch and YouTube Gaming, according to Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet.
HBO Max finishes rolling out its much-needed app redesign
HBO Max has finally finished rolling out its much-improved app — in time for Discovery to render it obsolete.
Netflix to pay $42 million in dispute over screenwriter compensation
Arbitrators have told Netflix to pay $42 million to screenwriters who reportedly didn't get enough residual pay.
Paramount+ hits 43 million subscribers as streaming rivals struggle
Paramount+ is growing rapidly, even as major rivals like Netflix are struggling.
Your favorite podcast might be making thousands for inviting guests
Podcast guests are frequently paying to appear on popular shows — as much as $50,000.
Paramount+ is coming to The Roku Channel
Users will have access to live NFL and UEFA games via CBS sports.
Spotify's latest fancy feature for Premium users is a play button
The iOS and Android apps will soon have separate play and shuffle icons on all playlists
Logitech's popular Litra Glow streamer light is 20 percent off right now
Logitech's Lite Glow is a glare-free soft light developed for streamers that flew off the shelves after it was first unveiled early this year.
How to stream Lollapalooza on Hulu this weekend
With Lollapalooza returning to Chicago’s Grant Park this weekend, Hulu subscribers can watch the festival from the comfort of their homes.
Spotify's Car Thing player is no longer a thing
Spotify has stopped making its Car Thing player due to demand and supply problems.
The NFL+ streaming service arrives today starting at $40 per year
The NFL has launched its official streaming service, offering access to live games starting at $40 per year — with a few catches.
‘The Orville’ will stream on Disney+ starting August 10th
'The Orville' creator Seth MacFarlane has announced some extra recompense for fans — the first three seasons of the series will soon stream stream on Disney+.
HBO Max will begin streaming 'Game of Thrones' in 4K HDR next month
Ahead of the debut of House of the Dragon on August 21st, HBO Max will begin streaming all eight seasons of Game of Thrones in 4K.
Marvel's new Disney+ 'Daredevil' series will arrive in 2024
Nearly four years after Netflix canceled Daredevil and the series more recently made its way over to Disney+, Disney confirmed it’s developing a new 18-episode live-action TV show starring the blind superhero.
The first ‘I Am Groot’ trailer is predictably cute
Ahead of the show’s August 10th debut, Marvel has shared the first trailer for “I Am Groot.”
'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' trailer hints at Sauron's return
Amazon's full 'The Rings of Power' trailer warns that Sauron is coming back.
Netflix lost nearly 1 million subscribers last quarter
Netflix says it lost nearly 1 million subscribers in Q2, although that's not as bad as feared.
Pixar's 'Lightyear' will hit Disney+ on August 3rd
The Buzz Lightyear-centric movie will be available to stream in just a couple of weeks.
Netflix is fighting password sharing in Latin America by charging for additional 'homes'
Users can only watch Netflix on TVs outside their primary residence at no additional cost for two weeks.

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