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technology8 hours ago•2 min saved

YouTube Premium Price Hike Hits US Subscribers Amid Streaming Price Surge

YouTube raised US prices for Premium: individual plan to $15.99/mo (+$2), family to $26.99/mo (+$4), and student to $8.99/mo (+$1). Current subscribers will be notified at least 30 days in advance. YouTube says the increase funds a high-quality experience and creator support, while preserving ad-free viewing, background play, and YouTube Music's library; the move is part of the 'streamflation' trend as other streaming services also raised prices in 2026.

via Business Insider|

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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Apple Music's Voice Plan Discontinued, Goes Unnoticed

Apple Music has discontinued its Voice Plan, which allowed users to access their music library through Siri on all devices, and existing subscribers will no longer be able to auto-renew at the end of their billing period. This move is part of a trend of streaming providers, including YouTube and Netflix, increasing subscription prices and eliminating low-priced tiers, making it more difficult for everyday users to afford streaming services. This phenomenon, dubbed "streamflation," has seen the average monthly price of major streaming services increase by nearly 25% from August 2022 to August 2023.

via Gizmodo|

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