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ESPN streaming plans are getting more expensive
ESPN is raising the price of its standalone Select and Unlimited streaming plans starting September 17th, with bundles including Disney Plus and Hulu also going up.
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Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’
Subscribers to Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video in western Europe have faced higher price increases than in any other market in recent years, according to research. The average increase in the cost of a monthly subscription has risen by $1.86 (£1.36) over the past …
engadget.com
Twitch And Amazon Hit With Lawsuit For Training AI With Streamers' Content
A streamer has filed a class action lawsuit against Twitch and Amazon for allegedly using his content to train AI models without obtaining consent.
bolnews.com
YouTube offers creators millions to not work with Netflix
YouTube is reportedly offering millions of dollars to some of its biggest creators to keep their content exclusive to the platform and away from Netflix and other streaming services.
fool.com
The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now -- It's Been My Best Stock Performer by Far
The article recommends Netflix (NFLX) as a top growth stock for long-term investors, citing its historical performance, current valuation, and strategic expansion into new revenue streams.
The African music industry: In Senegal, is streaming a way to remunerate local artists?
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The African music industry: In Senegal, is streaming a way to remunerate local artists?
Senegal stands out in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa as the only country where artists can monetize YouTube streams, thanks to its inclusion in the YouTube Partner Program since 2013.
theverge.com
ABC's livestreamed news show is powered by trending topics
ABC News has launched Searched, a weekday livestreamed show on ABC News Live that surfaces news based on trending web searches and social media discussions.
New Releases on Netflix, Movistar Plus+, HBO Max, Prime Video, and More in the Week of August 17
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New Releases on Netflix, Movistar Plus+, HBO Max, Prime Video, and More in the Week of August 17
The week of August 17 to 23 brings new releases to Netflix, Movistar Plus+, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more. Don't miss the latest series, movies, and documentaries arriving on these platforms.
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Twitch users can now block Amazon from using their content to train AI
Twitch is now allowing users to opt out of a default setting that permits Amazon to use their content, including streams, clips, and chats, for training its generative AI models. This announcement confirmed Amazon's use of user data, leading to widespread user backlash.
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Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough
Roku adds an AI-generated channel to its streaming library, but the content feels like mindless filler.
All the Movies and Series That Will Disappear from Netflix in August 2026
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All the Movies and Series That Will Disappear from Netflix in August 2026
Netflix is removing 62 movies and 7 series from its catalog in Spain in August 2026. Some content may return if renewed, but for now, it will be unavailable on the indicated dates. Here's a list of the best content leaving Netflix before it disappears.
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YouTube Star AboFlah Made Streaming His Life. He Wants His Kids to Live Offline
AboFlah, a YouTube star with 50 million subscribers, wants his kids to live offline despite his own life being centered around streaming.
finance.yahoo.com
Netflix: The Days of Rapid Growth Are Over
Netflix's growth story is slowing down, and the company is now in a different phase of its life cycle. The leadership team's updated reporting policy highlights this, and the business is now doing things that were previously unthinkable.
cnet.com
HBO Max Joins the Vertical Video Game With ‘HBO Max Shorts’
HBO Max is launching a new vertical video feature called HBO Max Shorts, which allows users to browse trailers, clips, and bonus content. The feature is currently being tested with select iPhone users and will eventually be rolled out to more devices and markets.
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Down 25%, Is It Finally Time to Buy Netflix (NFLX) Stock?
Netflix shares are down 25% in 2026, but the company has averaged annual gains of 21% over the past 15 years. Is this a good opportunity to invest in Netflix?
engadget.com
The HBO Max App Now Has Shorts, Because Why Not
HBO Max has added short-form videos to its mobile app, featuring scenes from its library, trailers, and bonus content. The shorts are algorithmically delivered based on user watch history and can be accessed via the Shorts icon on the bottom navigation menu.
9to5mac.com
Apple announces Silo’s season 4 return date
Apple TV announced the release date for Silo season 4, which will premiere summer 2027 and conclude the series. The final season will follow the conclusion of season 3, which is currently airing.
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Apple TV announces streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, new Dark Matter and Matchbox trailers
Apple TV has announced the streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, as well as new trailers for season 2 of Dark Matter and upcoming movie Matchbox.
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Amazon's Fire TV Stick HD Is on Sale for $20
Amazon's newest Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for 43 percent off, bringing the price down to $20. This compact and portable streaming device supports 1080p Full HD streaming and comes with Wi-Fi 6 support for smoother streaming.
engadget.com
Roku Is Increasing Prices Across Its Hardware Range
Roku is increasing prices across its hardware range, with the Roku Ultra now costing $150 instead of $100. The company has confirmed its price hikes, citing rising memory costs.
cnet.com
Roku Hikes Hardware Prices by Up to 60%
Roku has increased the prices of its streaming players by up to 50%, citing the global memory-chip supply shortage caused by the rapid development of memory-intensive artificial intelligence tools. The biggest increases are for Roku's flagship devices, the Roku Ultra and …
engadget.com
Peacock is finally profitable, thanks to the World Cup and Love Island
NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service posted its first quarterly profit, with $189 million in adjusted EBITDA in Q2, fueled by the FIFA World Cup, NBA playoffs and Love Island USA. Subscriber base grew to 48 million.
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Deezer Is Cracking Down on Fake Music and Fake Streams
Deezer, a French music streaming service, is removing AI-generated songs used for fraudulent streams. The company says it's getting nearly 90,000 fully AI-generated tracks every day, and 85% of those streams were fraudulent last year.
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JioStar Launches Its First Fully AI-Generated Micro-Drama on Tadka
JioStar, a Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) subsidiary, has launched its first fully AI-generated micro-drama, "Game On: 4,000 Crore Empire," on its Tadka platform, and integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT for conversational search on its JioHotstar streaming app.
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Volvo adds Apple Music to more than 2 million cars, with up to three months free
Volvo is rolling out an over-the-air update to its cars' infotainment systems that adds Apple Music to more than two million vehicles. Eligible Volvo customers who are new to Apple Music can get three months free, while returning subscribers who have been away for at leas…
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Moonshine: Lets you stream games from your PC to any device running Moonlight
Moonshine is a headless streaming server for Moonlight clients, written in Rust. It allows you to stream games from your PC to any device running Moonlight, with features like isolated streaming sessions, hardware video encoding, and HDR support.
wired.com
How to Disable Music Videos in Spotify
Spotify has added music videos to its platform, but some users are annoyed with the default setting. Fortunately, there's now a toggle in the settings to disable music videos entirely.
YouTube TV Review: Even at This Price, Still the Best Channel Selection You'll Find
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YouTube TV Review: Even at This Price, Still the Best Channel Selection You'll Find
YouTube TV still leads live TV streaming on channel selection, interface and DVR, but its $83 monthly price makes the value harder to justify.
9to5mac.com
Limited series ‘Lucky’, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, premieres on Apple TV
Apple TV’s new limited series ‘Lucky’, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, is now streaming. The show follows a con artist on the run from the FBI and a ruthless crime boss.
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Plex is down
Plex is experiencing major service issues, with users reporting problems across streaming, its API, Discover Together, and live TV program guide data for over an hour.