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Fubo raises prices on all English-language plans
Fubo raised each tier’s monthly prices by $5. The hikes follow the company’s announcement of a planned merger with Hulu + Live TV.
Amazon Prime members can get ad-free Max and Starz for $21 per month
Amazon is offering a bundle deal on subscriptions to Max Ad-Free and Starz that'll save you $7 a month.
Comcast’s sports and news streaming bundle starts at $70 monthly
The fine print says you could pay as much as $100 if you aren’t an Xfinity internet customer and set up autopay from a bank account.
Another CNN streaming service is coming, because that totally worked last time
CNN is laying off around six percent of its employees and planning to create another streaming service.
Netflix’s Emilia Pérez breaks new ground with its Oscar nominations
Netflix's Emilia Pérez has made Oscar history after receiving the most nominations of any non-English language film. Star Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans performer to earn an acting nod.
Netflix raises subscription prices again, with its Standard plan now costing $18 per month
Netflix has released its earnings figures for the fourth quarter of 2024 and there's a sting in the tail for its viewers.
Plex update adds public reviews and profiles
Plex is kicking off the year with some updates that could make the streaming platform a more social place.
Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie will get up to four weeks in theaters
Greta Gerwig's first Narnia movie will get a four week window where it'll only be available to view in theaters before heading to Netflix.
Tubi will livestream the 2025 Super Bowl for free in 4K
Super Bowl LIX will be available to watch in 4K on Tubi, the free ad-supported streaming TV platform owned by Fox.
Substack is now letting all publishers broadcast live video
Substack is now letting every publisher stream video live to their audience.
Discovery+ is raising prices for all customers
Each plan is increasing in price by a dollar monthly.
CNBC's new streaming service can cost up to $600 a year
CNBC is getting in on the streaming game with a service called CNBC+.
Squid Game's second season is officially Netflix's biggest TV debut
The second season of Squid Game has set a new high for Netflix's television programming.
You can stream Apple TV+ for free this weekend
Apple is making Apple TV+ content free to stream from Jan 3 to Jan 5 as long as you have an Apple ID.
Squid Game will have a third (and final) season in 2025
Netflix announced a third season of Squid Game is coming next year.
YouTube TV completes its heel turn with yet another price hike
The service’s monthly cost, which debuted at $35, has risen yet again. It now costs $83.
Watch the full 'Severance' season 2 official trailer
Apple TV+ has unveiled the intense official trailer for season 2 of Severance, picking up where the first one left off while adding new characters (and mystery).
Streaming is just TV all over again
Max is starting to test linear cable-style channels in the US for when you can't decide what to watch. The first offerings include HBO and HBO 2 simulcasts.
Riot Games is cracking down on players’ off-platform conduct
Riot Games strengthened its rules to combat and punish players who exhibit offensive behavior in streams and game sessions.
Plex is overhauling its apps with a redesign and under-the-hood upgrades
Plex has overhauled its apps from the ground up to make them easier to navigate. The teams says it will be able to roll out new features faster as well.

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