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Apple TV price hike expands to US and select markets
technology1 month ago

Apple TV price hike expands to US and select markets

Apple raised prices for its Apple TV streaming service in the US, with the monthly price now $14.99 (up from $12.99) and the annual price $119/year (up from $99). The Apple One Individual plan also increased to $21.95/month. The price hike also affects Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, and is effective immediately for new subscribers with about a month’s notice for existing subscribers before renewal. Apple’s price increases have occurred in steps since 2019 (from $4.99) and today’s changes do not affect Apple One Family or Premier, which had already risen, while Apple Music pricing was raised in July.

via MacRumors|
#apple-inc#apple-one#apple-tv
Jackbox Announces Party Pack 12 and Trivia Murder Party 3 Dates, Teases Streaming Service
gaming1 month ago

Jackbox Announces Party Pack 12 and Trivia Murder Party 3 Dates, Teases Streaming Service

Jackbox Games has set release dates for Party Pack 12 (October 15) and Trivia Murder Party 3 (September 17), as CEO Mike Bilder teases a forthcoming streaming service for smart TVs. Party Pack 12 will launch on PC (Steam/Epic), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, Apple TV, iPad, and Mac App Store, and includes titles like We Forgot a Card, MegaPals, Debate and Switch, Idol Factions, and Hyperface. The company is also pursuing a dedicated streaming solution and stronger IP partnerships (Netflix/Amazon) while Trivia Murder Party grows from a pack game into its own franchise, with potential third-party publishing like My Arms Are Longer Now.

via Variety|
#gaming#jackbox-games#netflix
Peacock hikes prices again as streaming bills climb
business1 month ago

Peacock hikes prices again as streaming bills climb

Peacock is hiking subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years, with the Standard Ad-Based plan rising from $10 to $13, Premium Plus from $17 to $20, and Peacock Select from $8 to $9; changes take effect today for new and returning customers, while existing subscribers have until Sept. 17 to see the bump. The move comes despite Peacock posting its first profitable quarter and reinforces its emphasis on Bravo/Reality TV content like Love Island, The Traitors, and related programming, a trend mirrored by price increases across other streaming platforms.

via Engadget|
#business#love-island#nbcuniversal
Pandora Plus: A $5 Ad-Free Bet on Music Discovery
technology2 months ago

Pandora Plus: A $5 Ad-Free Bet on Music Discovery

A reviewer tests Pandora Plus, Pandora's ad-free option priced around $5/month in 2026, and finds its strength in music discovery via the Music Genome Project and Tune Your Station, offering more control than Spotify. Downsides include a need for frequent thumbs-up/down tweaks to keep stations accurate, occasional error messages when similar songs aren’t available, and a rough desktop UI. For listeners who prioritize discovery and don’t mind hands-on curation, Pandora Plus can be worth it; otherwise, Spotify remains a convenient all-in-one library.

via Engadget|
#music-discovery#pandora#pandora-plus
Plex hikes Lifetime Pass to $750 as it leans into subscriptions
technology4 months ago

Plex hikes Lifetime Pass to $750 as it leans into subscriptions

Plex will raise its Lifetime Plex Pass from $250 to $750, effective July 1, 2026, a 200% increase that won’t affect current holders. Plex had toyed with dropping Lifetime passes but says the price reflects ongoing value as it pivots from a pure media server to a broader streaming platform; monthly and annual plans stay the same. The hike funds continued development and new features (mobile/app improvements, metadata, downloads, open API, FAST channels), and comes amid profitability pressure as Plex competes with Jellyfin, Emby and Kodi. At $70/year, the lifetime price would take about 11 years to become a better value.

via Ars Technica|
#lifetime-pass#plex#price-hike
Pistons strike first full-time local deal with Scripps for OTA broadcasts
business4 months ago

Pistons strike first full-time local deal with Scripps for OTA broadcasts

Scripps Sports inked its first full-time NBA local broadcast deal with the Detroit Pistons, moving Pistons games to over-the-air WMYD TV20 Detroit and distributing via its Michigan affiliate network, with a direct-to-consumer streaming plan to be announced later; TV20 will produce games plus pre/post content and a Pistons-focused weekly program. Financial terms and deal length were not disclosed, and the deal is likely short-term as teams consider a centralized local broadcast platform for 2027-28.

via Awful Announcing|
#business#detroit-pistons#over-the-air
Netflix Tests Theatrical Window With Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Film
business5 months ago

Netflix Tests Theatrical Window With Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Film

Netflix will grant Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew a wide theatrical window before streaming, marking the streamer’s first major move into broad in-theaters releases; the film will open in theaters in February and then stream on Netflix, a strategy Netflix says is not a general change but signals growing interest in collaborations with theaters amid pressure from the industry to extend theater windows.

via The New York Times|
#business#greta-gerwig#narnia
YouTube TV Unveils Cheaper Genre-Based Packages Starting at $55
technology8 months ago

YouTube TV Unveils Cheaper Genre-Based Packages Starting at $55

YouTube TV is launching multiple lower-priced genre-based packages this week, including a $65-per-month sports package discounted to $55 for newcomers, a $72 sports+news bundle, a $55 entertainment package, and a $70 combined news-entertainment-family bundle, all cheaper than the base $83 plan and with unlimited DVR and other core features; rollout begins immediately and should reach all subscribers in the coming weeks, with potential discounts for new customers.

via CNET|
#bundles#dvr#pricing
business11 months ago

Paramount+ to Increase Prices in 2026 Amid Content Investment and New Features

Paramount+ announced it will raise its subscription prices in the U.S. starting January 15, 2026, with the Essential plan increasing by $1 to $8.99/month and the Premium plan by $1 to $13.99/month, as part of ongoing investments in content and user experience. Despite the price hike, it will remain competitively priced and continues to expand its content offerings, including new deals and programming investments, with a focus on growth and value for subscribers.

via Variety|
#2026#business#paramount