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Disney+ announces password-sharing crackdown, price hikes
Disney+ will begin its own password-sharing crackdown in 2024, while price hikes are coming to both Disney+ and Hulu.
How-To
How to watch Apple TV+ on a Windows PC
Windows users don't have to miss out on Ted Lasso and crew, as you can still watch Apple TV+ on your PC.
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Max is reportedly prepping a sports tier with live streaming
Max will double down on live sports with a new tier catering to MLB, NBA, and NHL fans, according to a report.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Why over-the-air DVR is still worth it
Sick of streaming TV limitations? Consider an antenna and an over-the-air DVR to go with it.
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Smart Answers: GenAI tool makes it easier to find the info you need
Don't wait for content to find you: Smart Answers combines the expertise of TechHive editors with the computational power of GenAI to quickly serve up exactly the information you need.
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Horror streamer Shudder tees up spooky price increase
AMC-owned Shudder is scaring up a price hike, increasing its subscription rate by a buck a month.
How-To
How to stream the 2023 Women’s World Cup
Here are all the ways you can watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer (excuse me, football) tournament, happening now through August 20 in Australia and New Zealand.
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NASA's own 'plus' streaming service is ready for liftoff
Set to launch later this year, NASA+ will offer access to live mission streams, original shows, and a "handful" of new series. Oh, and the price is right.
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‘My Netflix’ tab for mobile makes it easier to start streaming
The new "My Netflix" tab for iOS and Android should speed the process of finding favorite videos while you're on the go.
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Spotify hikes its Premium prices, still no Spotify HiFi yet
Spotify has finally raised its paid individual, family, and Duo plans, but those hoping for lossless Spotify streaming in the bargain will be disappointed.
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There's a silver lining to Netflix's password sharing crackdown
The Netflix password sharing crackdown is working so well that the streamer won't be raising prices anytime soon.
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Netflix has quietly removed its Basic plan in the US and UK
There are now only three Netflix plans to choose from, and one has ads.
How-To
How to avoid the Peacock price hike
Make sure to lock in lower prices for Peacock before the price increase kicks in.
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Peacock price hike arrives, a first for the streamer
Peacock's pricing had held steady since its 2020 launch, but the Comcast-owned streamer is set to start charging more.
Updated
The best bias lighting for TVs and monitors: Boost contrast and ease eyestrain
Read on for reviews of some of the best bias lighting kits we’ve tested, along with what to look for in bias lighting for a TV.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
DAZN streaming service: Reviving one of cable's worst features
DAZN traps users with 12-month subscription commitments and 30-day notice requirements for cancellation.
Best Deals
Prime Day streaming deals: Save big on Max, Paramount+, AMC+ and more
Save big now on streaming services such as Max, Paramount+, AMC+, Starz, PBS, and more with these steep Amazon Prime Day discounts.
Best Deals
Best Fire Stick deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023
Amazon Prime Day is the best time to snag a Fire TV stick, along with Nvidia and Roku devices, too.
Deal
Snag Amazon's Fire TV Stick for just $16.99 during Prime Day
We've never seen the Amazon Fire TV Stick sell for this cheap, but this gotta-have Prime Day deal won't last long.
How-To
Fire TV Live guide: How channel surf like a pro
An in-depth guide to using the Fire TV Live guide.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Hollywood screwed up on streaming, now they're making you pay
Streaming services are getting worse, and it's not your fault.
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Tidal queues up a price hike for its HiFi tier
The price of Tidal’s standard HiFi plan is going up to $10.99 a month, a $1-a-month price hike.
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Cheaper Walmart streaming player with Google TV on the way
Documents detailing a new 1080p-capable Google TV streaming player from Walmart's Onn brand just hit the FCC.
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Tidal: FLAC is now our ‘preferred’ high-res format, not MQA
One of the biggest proponents of the troubled MQA audio format now prefers the open-source FLAC codec instead.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Younify is a streaming TV guide that actually works
Younify pulls your watchlists and recently watched shows from your Netflix, Hulu, and other accounts into a single menu.
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Is live CNN coming to Max?
Max might be getting its first live TV programming in the form of CNN news coverage, according to a report.
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Android TV gets a Shop tab for movie purchases and rentals
Now there’s a new way to browse for and purchase movies on Android TV devices.
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Paramount+ dumps a slew of shows as it merges with Showtime
"Inside Amy Schumer" is among the shows and movies that have been wiped from Paramount+'s library of titles. Also gone: an animated Star Trek series.
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New Paramount+ with Showtime plan arrives: What to expect
Paramount+ has whittled its four streaming plans down to two, including one that bundles Showtime. Here’s what’s changing, including pricing.
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Is Netflix phasing out its ad-free Basic plan?
Less than a year after rolling out an ad-supported tier, Netflix is doing away with its ad-free Basic tier in Canada. Will other countries lose the Basic plan too?
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These 5 Max shows might be heading to Netflix
Some of the most legendary HBO shows on Max may soon be available on Netflix, too.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Make the most of Max with these tips
HBO Max has become just Max. Here's how to navigate it.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Struggling to cut the cord? Don’t overthink it
How to quit cable TV in three easy steps.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Yes, those free Paramount+ codes still work (for now)
The process for getting Paramount+ for free has recently changed. Here's what you need to know.
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Spotify tests "offline mix" for when you lose connectivity
With its latest test, Spotify eyes one of YouTube Music's best features: an automatically downloaded music playlist for times when you're offline.
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Could Netflix's password-sharing crackdown actually be working?
Netflix hopes its crackdown on password sharing will reverse its subscriber slowdown, and the gamble may be paying off, according to early estimates.
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YouTube TV tees up another NFL Sunday Ticket deal
The initial $100-off discount for NFL Sunday Ticket has expired, but YouTube TV has a new deal on the table.
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Amazon said to be mulling ad-supported Prime Video tier
Could Amazon be prepping an ad-supported version of Prime Video? Talks are reportedly underway.
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Apple Music app will finally get a major missing feature
With the arrival of iOS 17 this fall, Apple Music users will finally get a long-awaited feature, along with other welcome improvements.
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FaceTime is coming to Apple TV with tvOS 17
You’ll finally be able to make FaceTime calls over your Apple TV with a little help from your iPhone.
How-To
Plex's AI music playlists are amazing. Here's how to use them.
Plex's Sonic Sage feature: How to use the powers of ChatGPT to make incredible music playlists
News
Vimeo is tuning out its streaming TV apps
The Vimeo apps for Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku are going away, but there’s still a way to watch Vimeo on a bigger screen.
How-To
How to make the most of Google TV's Live tab
Tips for Google TV's Live tab, including how to hide sources and add your favorites.
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Google ends support for first Chromecast after 10-year run
Originally released back in 2013, the first-generation Chromecast had an impressively long run for a streaming video player.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Netflix's password sharing "crackdown" is more of a fishing expedition
Netflix rolls out new rules against password sharing, but cracks in the paywall remain.
News
Netflix just made it a lot easier to sort your My List titles
Netflix is adding a big improvement to its mobile app: a new sorting option for "My List". Here's how it works.
News
Here's why Max's new $20-a-month 4K plan is worth it
Streaming in 4K on Max costs more than on the former HBO Max, but the streamer says you’ll get way more 4K content. Here's the complete list.
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Big changes are coming to Paramount+ and Showtime
Whether you're a Paramount+ subscriber or a dedicated user of the standalone Showtime app, big changes are afoot. Here's what's about to happen.
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It’s your last chance to see these Disney+ and Hulu shows
A big content purge is coming for both Disney+ and Hulu next week, and some surprisingly high-profile titles are getting the ax.
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