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A new Hallmark+ Streaming Service Is Coming Later This Year
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The new Hallmark+ streaming service will replace Hallmark Movies Now and provide subscribers with access to even more Hallmark content.
Spectrum TV Customers Can Now Redeem Their Free ViX Premium with Ads Subscription
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ViX Premium with Ads is now available for free to customers who get Univision as part of their Spectrum TV Select or…
What Is BritBox? Price, Shows, Features And Downside Explained
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Considering BritBox? Here’s everything we think you should know about the British TV streaming service before paying for a subscription.
Paramount+ Platform To Be Rebuilt Following Skydance Merger
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It looks like the Paramount+ platform is going to be rebuilt with a focus on a greater use of technology, including optimized…
Paramount Global Agrees Merger Deal With Skydance Media
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After talks seemed to fall apart last month, Paramount Global has confirmed that it has now agreed a merger deal with Skydance…
New Dish TV Subscriptions Now Come With Free Netflix
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Those signing up for a new Dish TV subscription now get access to Netflix’s Standard with ads plan at no additional cost…
Verizon’s New myHome Plan Bundles Home Internet, Discounted Streaming Services And YouTube TV
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Verizon is looking to simplify the customer experience with a new myHome plan that bundles home internet, live TV, and streaming services.
Average Streaming Service Spend Drops To $64 A Month (Down From $73 In 2023)
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Latest data suggests average spending on streaming services has dropped by around 30%, compared to the dizzy streaming heights of 2021.
Prime Day Returns July 16 With Savings On Prime Video Channels, Movies And Shows
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Similar to past years, Amazon’s 10th Prime Day event will offer Prime members big savings on Prime Video Channels, movies and shows.
Netflix Reportedly Considering A Free Tier — But Obviously Not In The U.S.
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Netflix is reportedly considering launching a free, ad-supported tier in select countries, in a bid to attract even more users.
The Cost Of A Paramount+ Subscription Is Increasing In August
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Following Max and Peacock, Paramount Global has now confirmed that the cost of a Paramount+ subscription will increase in price in August.
72% Face Difficulties With Finding Content To Watch: Roku Study
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Another study adds to the growing number of reports that suggest it is becoming increasingly harder for users to find content to…
Peacock Pulls $20 Annual Plan Deal Almost Two Weeks Earlier Than Expected
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If you were holding out on Peacock’s $19.99 annual plan deal, it looks like you’ve now missed out, as Peacock has ended…
Is Hulu’s ‘Choose Your Ad’ Experience The Worst Type Of Ad Experience?
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Not all ad experiences are created equal, but when it comes to Hulu, the ability to ‘choose the ad’ can be as…
Streaming Reached All-Time High 38.8% Of Total TV Usage In May 2024
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Streaming’s 38.8% total TV usage in May 2024 marked an all-time high for the category, up from the previous record high set…
YouTube Is Testing X-Like ‘Viewer Notes’ Fact-Checking Feature
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YouTube is testing the ability to add notes to videos in a bid to provide users with additional information on the video…
YouTube Added As A Paramount+ with Showtime TV Provider
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Paramount has added YouTube as a TV provider, allowing Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers through YouTube to log in to the Paramount+ app.
A New E!+ Hub Is Coming To Peacock Later This Year
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Peacock’s new E!+ Hub is the result of an expanded partnership with Group Black and will be home to a collection of…
Our Favorite Time Travel Movies — And Where To Stream Them Right Now
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Looking for a time travel movie to watch? Here’s a rundown of our favorites and where you can stream them without paying…
New Advergames And Shoppable Ads Arrive On Disney+, Hulu And ESPN
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Disney+, Hulu and ESPN subscribers can expect to begin seeing new ad formats, thanks to the rolling out of advergaming and shoppable…
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