Netflix says its brief Apple TV app integration was a mistake
(theverge.com)
Netflix says its brief Apple TV app integration was a mistake
Netflix says its brief Apple TV app integration was a mistake
The Apple TV app is now available on Android
(apple.com)
Android users can now download the Apple TV app from Google Play, offering access to Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass.
Android users can now download the Apple TV app from Google Play, offering access to Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass.
Netflix increases UK subscription prices despite record audience
(theguardian.com)
Whether you are binging The Night Agent or American Primeval, getting a Netflix fix has become pricier in the UK as the streaming giant increased subscription costs despite a record audience.
Whether you are binging The Night Agent or American Primeval, getting a Netflix fix has become pricier in the UK as the streaming giant increased subscription costs despite a record audience.
Disney+ Ad Policy Change
(rossmanngroup.com)
In January 2025, Disney+ updated its Subscriber Agreement to include provisions allowing advertisements in content across all subscription tiers, including those marketed as "no ads" or "ad free."
In January 2025, Disney+ updated its Subscriber Agreement to include provisions allowing advertisements in content across all subscription tiers, including those marketed as "no ads" or "ad free."
UK Weighs Making Netflix Users Pay License Fee to Fund BBC
(bloomberg.com)
The UK is considering making households who only use streaming services such as Netflix and Disney pay the BBC license fee, as part of plans to modernize the way it funds the public-service broadcaster.
The UK is considering making households who only use streaming services such as Netflix and Disney pay the BBC license fee, as part of plans to modernize the way it funds the public-service broadcaster.
Crunchyroll Premium Login Details Leaked; Users at High Risk
(animehunch.com)
On Jan 23, 2025, an account on X published a list of login details for multiple Crunchyroll Premium accounts.
On Jan 23, 2025, an account on X published a list of login details for multiple Crunchyroll Premium accounts.
Netflix Increases Prices Again
(macrumors.com)
Netflix is raising its prices for all plans in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina.
Netflix is raising its prices for all plans in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina.
Apple TV+ free first weekend of 2025
(apple.com)
Apple TV+ is ringing in the New Year by offering an all-access pass to customers all around the world. Enjoy Apple TV+ for free the first weekend of 2025 (January 3 through January 5), Apple TV+ will be free on any device where Apple TV+ is available. All you need is an Apple ID to see what all the buzz is about.
Apple TV+ is ringing in the New Year by offering an all-access pass to customers all around the world. Enjoy Apple TV+ for free the first weekend of 2025 (January 3 through January 5), Apple TV+ will be free on any device where Apple TV+ is available. All you need is an Apple ID to see what all the buzz is about.
Apple TV+ Announces Free Weekend
(macrumors.com)
Apple TV+ is set to be available to stream for free from Saturday, January 4 to Sunday, January 5, providing its full catalog with no subscription fee.
Apple TV+ is set to be available to stream for free from Saturday, January 4 to Sunday, January 5, providing its full catalog with no subscription fee.
Court of Milan orders Cloudflare to block ‘piracy shield’ domains, IP addresses
(torrentfreak.com)
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Milan has ordered Cloudflare to block pirate streaming services that offer Serie A football matches.
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Milan has ordered Cloudflare to block pirate streaming services that offer Serie A football matches.
After dropping Apple App Store, Disney+'s revenue dropped by 16% and Hulu by 27%
(appfigures.com)
It's been almost two months since Disney+ and Hulu stopped accepting new subscriptions on the App Store, joining other apps like Spotify and Netflix in protest of Apple's fees.
It's been almost two months since Disney+ and Hulu stopped accepting new subscriptions on the App Store, joining other apps like Spotify and Netflix in protest of Apple's fees.
Noyb WIN: Dutch authority fines Netflix €4.75M
(noyb.eu)
noyb has achieved a win against Netflix. Almost five years after the complaint has been filed, the Dutch data protection authority (DPA) has finally issued a decision. The authority is imposing a fine of €4.75 million against the streaming provider because it failed to adequately inform customers about what it does with their data.
noyb has achieved a win against Netflix. Almost five years after the complaint has been filed, the Dutch data protection authority (DPA) has finally issued a decision. The authority is imposing a fine of €4.75 million against the streaming provider because it failed to adequately inform customers about what it does with their data.
YouTube TV is hiking prices again after denying "erroneous" report days ago
(arstechnica.com)
YouTube TV, now one of the country's leading cable (or cable-ish) television providers, is starting to act like it. The service told customers in an email this morning that prices are going up in the new year, from $73 per month for the Base Plan to $83 on January 13, 2025—just days after suggesting that wasn't happening.
YouTube TV, now one of the country's leading cable (or cable-ish) television providers, is starting to act like it. The service told customers in an email this morning that prices are going up in the new year, from $73 per month for the Base Plan to $83 on January 13, 2025—just days after suggesting that wasn't happening.
YouTube TV's monthly cost soars to $82.99
(theverge.com)
I maintain that YouTube TV is the very best of the streaming TV services, but good grief is it getting expensive.
I maintain that YouTube TV is the very best of the streaming TV services, but good grief is it getting expensive.
Spotify's Car Thing Accessory Is Officially Dead
(macrumors.com)
Spotify today shut down all Car Thing accessories, several months after announcing plans to discontinue the product. As of this week, Car Thing is no longer functional and will not work with the Spotify streaming service.
Spotify today shut down all Car Thing accessories, several months after announcing plans to discontinue the product. As of this week, Car Thing is no longer functional and will not work with the Spotify streaming service.
Ask HN: Can I download Torrent of a movie legally if I own the DVD/Blueray?
(ycombinator.com)
I more and more often find that I pay for movies I already own, because it’s easier with streaming services. Can I legally download it as long as I already own it?
I more and more often find that I pay for movies I already own, because it’s easier with streaming services. Can I legally download it as long as I already own it?
European Police Pull Plug on 'Largest' Illegal Streaming Service
(barrons.com)
An international police operation has shut down "one of the world's largest" illegal online streaming services, used by some 22 million people worldwide and causing billions of euros in copyright damages, EU law agencies said on Wednesday.
An international police operation has shut down "one of the world's largest" illegal online streaming services, used by some 22 million people worldwide and causing billions of euros in copyright damages, EU law agencies said on Wednesday.
Apple TV+ spent $20B on original content. If only people watched
(arstechnica.com)
Reportedly high budget has brought Apple TV+ a lot of prestige, but not a lot of viewers.
Reportedly high budget has brought Apple TV+ a lot of prestige, but not a lot of viewers.
Not even Spotify is safe from AI slop
(theverge.com)
I first noticed something weird when a HEALTH album dropped on my Spotify new release radar. Except the cover design was funny — it didn’t look like a HEALTH album.
I first noticed something weird when a HEALTH album dropped on my Spotify new release radar. Except the cover design was funny — it didn’t look like a HEALTH album.
Pirating "The Pirate Bay" TV Series Is Ironically Difficult
(torrentfreak.com)
The Pirate Bay made its debut as a TV series on the Swedish streaming platform SVT Play earlier today. International viewers are left waiting until other services pick it up. In the meantime, some may be tempted to explore unofficial channels for pirated copies of the show. But finding a pirated copy is proving surprisingly difficult.
The Pirate Bay made its debut as a TV series on the Swedish streaming platform SVT Play earlier today. International viewers are left waiting until other services pick it up. In the meantime, some may be tempted to explore unofficial channels for pirated copies of the show. But finding a pirated copy is proving surprisingly difficult.
Streaming subscription fees have been rising while content quality is dropping
(arstechnica.com)
Subscription fees for video streaming services have been on a steady incline. But despite subscribers paying more, surveys suggest that viewers are becoming less satisfied with what's available to watch.
Subscription fees for video streaming services have been on a steady incline. But despite subscribers paying more, surveys suggest that viewers are becoming less satisfied with what's available to watch.
You can no longer sign up for Hulu or Disney+ in Apple's App Store
(engadget.com)
New subscribers to Disney+ or Hulu will no longer be able to sign up through Apple's App Store, both Disney-owned platforms announced through updates to their help centers.
New subscribers to Disney+ or Hulu will no longer be able to sign up through Apple's App Store, both Disney-owned platforms announced through updates to their help centers.
Disney Plus and Hulu won't let you sign up through Apple anymore
(theverge.com)
If you want to subscribe to Disney Plus or Hulu on your iPhone, you can’t do that anymore.
If you want to subscribe to Disney Plus or Hulu on your iPhone, you can’t do that anymore.
Man Arrested for Using AI Songs and a Bot Army to Scam Spotify for Millions
(vice.com)
Is this the future of AI scamming? Michael Smith, a 52-year-old from Cornelius, North Carolina, allegedly used AI to automatically generate hundreds of thousands of songs that he then put on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. He’s accused of using an army of bots to “listen” to the tracks that he created with no effort and likely no musical talent.
Is this the future of AI scamming? Michael Smith, a 52-year-old from Cornelius, North Carolina, allegedly used AI to automatically generate hundreds of thousands of songs that he then put on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. He’s accused of using an army of bots to “listen” to the tracks that he created with no effort and likely no musical talent.
Smart TVs are like "a digital Trojan Horse" in people's homes
(arstechnica.com)
The companies behind the streaming industry, including smart TV and streaming stick manufacturers and streaming service providers, have developed a "surveillance system" that has "long undermined privacy and consumer protection," according to a report from the Center for Digital Democracy (CDD) published today and sent to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The companies behind the streaming industry, including smart TV and streaming stick manufacturers and streaming service providers, have developed a "surveillance system" that has "long undermined privacy and consumer protection," according to a report from the Center for Digital Democracy (CDD) published today and sent to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Beware Hollywood's digital demolition: as if your favourite films never existed
(theguardian.com)
Last June, fans of Comedy Central – the long-running channel behind beloved programmes such as The Daily Show and South Park – received an unwelcome surprise. Paramount Global, Comedy Central’s parent company, unceremoniously purged the vast repository of video content on the channel’s website, which dated back to the late 1990s.
Last June, fans of Comedy Central – the long-running channel behind beloved programmes such as The Daily Show and South Park – received an unwelcome surprise. Paramount Global, Comedy Central’s parent company, unceremoniously purged the vast repository of video content on the channel’s website, which dated back to the late 1990s.
Hollywood industry in crisis after strikes, streaming wars
(bbc.com)
Hollywood's big boom has gone bust
Hollywood's big boom has gone bust