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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.
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Make the most of Max with these tips
HBO Max has become just Max. Here's how to navigate it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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YouTube's hottest new product: An unskippable 30-second ad
Advertisers will soon be able to pay extra for half-minute YouTube ads on connected TVs that can’t be skipped.
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Live TV streaming services are blowing it on basic DVR
Cable alternatives such as YouTube TV make it hard to distinguish between DVR recordings and ad-supported video.
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Disney+ paints a bleak future for ad-free TV
Disney+ is raising prices for its commercial-free plan, while keeping prices the same with ads.
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Disney+, Hulu, and the consolidation of the big streamers
HBO Max and Discovery+, Paramount+ and Showtime, now Disney+ and Hulu. Will Peacock be the next streamer to get consolidated?
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Walmart+ streaming benefits: Here's what you get
Besides free shipping and cheaper gas, Walmart+ members now get access to Paramount+ and other streaming services, but there are strings attached.
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Disney+ dropping support for Roku 4 streaming player
Roku's original 4K streaming player soon won't be able to stream Disney+ videos, following Roku's decision to end OS updates for the aging hardware.
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Just what is Plex Pass, anyway?
Should you pay for Plex Pass? Here's everything you need to know before buying a subscription.
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Cut your cable bill without cutting the cord
Start using your TV provider's streaming apps instead of paying ridiculous equipment rental fees.
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Google TV devices just got a nice performance boost
A recent update for Google TV-powered streaming players adds a hibernation mode for background apps while also improving wake and response times.
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Amazon will add more than 100 Prime Video titles to Freevee
"Reacher," "The Summer I Turned Pretty," "The Terminal List," and other Prime Video shows will soon land on Amazon's ad-supported Freevee service.
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Netflix lost 1M users in Spain after password-sharing crackdown
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown could pose serious risks from the streamer, if recent usage numbers from Spain are any indication.
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Discover the secret features of your media streamer's remote
Need help navigating streaming apps? Don't neglect the press-and-hold technique. Your streamer's remote is capable of more than meets the eye.
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Walmart's $19.88 Onn Google TV 4K streaming box breaks cover
Surprise! Walmart's unannounced Google TV streaming box supports 4K video, it's cheap, and it's in stores. All you have to do is find one.
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Netflix’s DVD business has at least one interested buyer
The company behind Redbox's red DVD kiosks is eyeing Netflix's red envelopes, but Netflix might not want to sell.
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Netflix is quitting the rental biz, but lots of places still rent DVDs
Netflix is ending DVD rentals in September. Here's what to use instead.
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NFL Sunday Ticket monthly plan isn't happening, YouTube says
Just because NFL Sunday Ticket is going the streaming way doesn't mean any pricing innovations are on the horizon.
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Netflix will shutter its DVD business in September
It's the end of an era, as Netflix announces the end of its 25-year DVD-by-mail service.
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Amazon Prime Video is making it easier to hear dialogue
A new, AI-powered "dialogue boost" feature is designed to enhance the voices that might otherwise be drowned out by music and effects.
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Netflix’s Love is Blind debacle proves live events aren’t so easy
Netflix’s first try at streaming a live event, Chris Rock’s "Selective Outrage" special, went off mostly without a hitch. Its second attempt? Not so much.
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Paramount+ and Showtime: How to get the bundle for free
The latest Paramount+ free coupon codes allow for a free month of Showtime as well.
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What's up with Netflix's password sharing crackdown?
Netflix's plans to hinder password sharing—which it planned to roll out in Q1 2023—haven't materialized in the United States.
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Spotify still dragging its feet on HomePod, AirPlay 2 support
Apple opened up the HomePod to third-party music services nearly three years ago, yet Spotify still doesn't support Apple's smart speaker. What gives?
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Apple Music Classical: 5 biggest missing features
Apple's latest app finally treats classical music right when it comes to metadata, but there are still plenty of missing features.
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Best new movies to stream on Netflix right now
Find out why we recommend skipping Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths' and Jonah Hill's 'You People.'
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Netflix with ads on Apple TV is finally working
Apple TV users can now stream using Netflix's cheaper, ad-supported plan following an update of the Netflix tvOS app.
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Is Blockbuster coming back? Here's what the website says
A teasing message on the official Blockbuster website hints that something's afoot with the legendary video rental brand. But what?
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Trouble cancelling a streaming subscription? The FTC is on it
The FTC’s proposed click-to-cancel rule would make it easier to cancel recurring subscriptions, including those for cable and streaming services.
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Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ is no longer free
If you want to stream Apple's exclusive Friday night baseball coverage, you'll need to pony up for an AppleTV+ subscription.
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