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Spotify wants your job to offer paid Premium memberships as a perk
With its Spotify at Work program, the music streaming giant is hoping to partner with companies willing to offer Spotify Premium as an employee benefit.
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Why is Netflix so late to the live-streaming party?
Amazon, Apple, and Disney+ are all moving ahead with ambitious live-streaming plans this year. Where’s Netflix?
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All-streaming ESPN would be "ultimate fan offering," says Disney CEO
You still can't get all of ESPN on the ESPN+ streaming service, but change is in the air.
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Bluesound's new Hub welcomes turntables, other legacy audio sources
BluOS expands its ecosystem with its $319 hub, which is expected to arrive in June.
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Roku’s top-of-the-line streamer now comes with its best remote
The Voice Remote Pro will replace the step-down “enhanced” remote that originally came with the Roku Ultra.
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YouTube TV unbundles with new standalone Spanish-language plan
Viewers can get the 28 plus-channel Spanish Plan for $35 a month or a Spanish Plus add-on.
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Netflix with ads might arrive before the end of this year
Besides rolling out an ad-supported tier by the end of 2022, Netflix is also expected to start cracking down on password sharing at the same time, according to a report.
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Here’s who qualifies for free high-speed internet service
The Biden administration estimates 48 million households will benefit from the new government subsidies.
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Rumored Xbox streaming device and Samsung app will bring games direct to TV
Is it a stick? Is it a puck? Microsoft is reportedly launching the streamer within the next 12 months.
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Switching from Netflix to HBO Max: Now is the time
Cancelling Netflix? Why HBO Max deserves your attention in 2022.
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Wondery+ becomes first in U.S. to offer Dolby Atmos podcasts
Blood Ties is among three series now available in the immersive sound format.
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Signs point to Disney+ joining Netflix in a password-sharing crackdown
For now, Disney is only asking about the practice in a questionnaire to its subscribers in Spain.
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Roku moves to acquire a 20-percent stake in Starz
Teaming up with a private-equity firm, Roku looks to add more original programming to its streaming platform.
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Spotify’s latest venue is a virtual island in Roblox
Spotify joins the metaverse with Spotify Island, a “audio oasis” filled with music-themed mini-games, Easter eggs, and virtual merch.
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Can you tell Pro-Ject’s three new E1 turntables apart?
No way. You’ll have to look inside to see which has a built-in phono preamp, Bluetooth
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Roku drops the needle on Apple Music app
Now you can stream Apple Music tunes on your Roku streaming player, TV, or soundbar.
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CNN+, or minus, gets flushed after just 28 days
The short-lived streaming news network had previously announced it would close shop on April 30.
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Bob Dylan's next album will introduce an entirely new analog audio format
Producer calls Ionic Originals ‘the pinnacle of recorded sound’
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Why Charter and Comcast want to be the next Roku
Guess who wants to compete in the streaming wars with their own platform and hardware? Big Cable.
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Vinyl LP sales drove Tyler, the Creator's new album to No. 1 on the charts
It’s the nation’s top album for the second week in a row
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Surprise! TiVo now offers the best streaming TV guide
Two years after launch, the TiVo Stream 4K does a great job making sense of streaming.
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As Netflix nosedives, 31 million people are expected to drop cable by June
YouGov: It’s not just the United States. Great Britain pay-TV subscriptions expected to plunge, too.
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Netflix is losing subscribers after raising prices
Netflix learns price hikes have consequences as it loses subscribers for the first time in a decade.
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TuneIn Premium comes to Alexa devices, but discounts are going away
Good news first: Alexa users can now stream all of TuneIn’s Premium content, including Major League Baseball games and live news broadcasts. The bad news? You can’t sign up for discounted TuneIn Live access anymore.
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Amazon’s ad-supported IMDb TV just got a new name
Meet Freevee, the new name for Amazon’s free streaming video service.
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Plex punts on podcasts and web shows
As of this Friday, podcasts and web shows won’t be on the menu for Plex users anymore.
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Netflix adds a "two thumbs up" rating
It’s been five years since Netflix nixed five-star viewer ratings for a simple thumbs up or down. Now, users have a third option: two thumbs up.
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Amazon is hiking Music Unlimited prices for Prime members
Amazon Prime members pay a discounted price for Music Unlimited, but that discounted rate is about to go up.
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Cord-cutting is still too complicated, and it's not your fault
Cord cutting is still too complicated, and it's not your fault
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Plex aims to be a one-stop streaming shop with universal search
Plex is looking to become your first stop for video streaming with its latest trick: a universal search and discovery tool that includes not just your subscribed streaming services, but also your personal and shared Plex libraries.
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How to stream NFL RedZone
NFL RedZone has a standalone streaming option for $35 per year, but few people are aware of it.
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HBO Max adds a shuffle button for TV episodes
Exclusively for desktop users, HBO Max’s new shuffle button will pick a random episode of such TV shows as "Friends" and "The Big Bang Theory."
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Roku OS 11 will let you turn your photos into TV screensavers
Among the improvements in Roku OS 11 is the ability to upload snapshots, which you can share or use to create personalized screensavers.
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Is Sonos looking to jump into the streaming video market?
A series of Sonos job postings refer to a “Next Generation Home Theater OS,” stoking rumors that the company might be mulling a streaming video device.
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Apple TV app for Android TV and Google TV won’t let you buy or rent iTunes movies
Users of Google-powered streaming devices can still watch previously purchased iTunes movies via the Apple TV app, but they can no longer buy or rent them.
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Netflix tests a means for customers to pay extra to share accounts
In an effort to curb password sharing, Netflix users in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru will be able to create reduced-priced “sub accounts” for non-household members.
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HBO Max and Discovery+ to merge into a single streaming service
The two streaming services will combine in the next “several” months, company execs have confirmed.
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Hulu + Live TV users to get unlimited DVR storage for free
Starting April 13, Hulu + Live TV subscribers won’t have to pay extra to boost their DVR privileges.
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CNN+ slated to launch at the end of March
CNN’s standalone streaming service will arrive on March 29 for $5.99 a month. Here’s what you’ll get.
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What's left of Hulu without NBC shows?
Hulu is losing NBC shows: What's left for cord-cutters?
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Netflix with ads? Don’t hold your breath
“Never say never” about advertising, but “now doesn’t make sense for us,” Netflix says.
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Apple TV+ tees up live Major League Baseball streaming, even as strike looms
Apple says it will stream two MLB games on Friday nights “as soon as the regular season begins,” whenever that is.
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Disney+ will roll out a cheaper ad-supported tier later this year
A “with ads” version of Disney+ will arrive in the U.S. by “late 2022.”
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We name the best cord-cutting device for each live TV service
The best cord cutting device for YouTube TV, Sling TV, and other live streaming services.
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Showtime comes to the Paramount+ app: What you need to know
A new, “integrated” bundle will let you stream Showtime shows within the Paramount+ app. How much will it cost, and are ads part of the deal? Here are the facts.
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What YouTube TV should fix in its next redesign
YouTube TV is already a great live streaming service; these improvements would make it even better.
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Here’s how to lock in Amazon Prime Video before the price hike
Amazon Prime membership fees are going up, but there’s still time to snag the current annual rate.
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Roku tips and tricks: The ultimate guide
Use these 36 tips and tricks to master your Roku streaming device.
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Netflix's new "Categories" menu could make browsing by genre easier
Netflix "Categories" menu could help with browsing by genre
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