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Paramount Plus to stream big

Paramount Plus, a new streaming service replacing CBS All Access next week, will stream some new movies from Paramount Pictures 35 to 45 days after they premiere in theaters, while other Paramount flicks will hit the online service much later. Paramount Plus’ release plans for these new theatrical films, though a big change from pre-pandemic norms, …

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The Halo TV series is coming to Paramount Plus in 2022

Halo is coming to the small screen, but in a new twist, it will head to Paramount Plus. Previously announced for sister network Showtime, Deadline first reported that the TV series based on the hit video game franchise will arrive in the first quarter of 2022.  Halo developer 343 Industries announced in 2018 that Showtime had ordered a 10-episode season based on the …

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Netflix can download movies and shows it thinks you’ll want to binge next

Netflix wants to stay a step ahead of your binge watching. The streaming service on Monday introduced a new featured called Downloads for You that it says will automatically download recommended shows and movies to your phone based on your tastes.  The new feature goes a step beyond Smart Downloads, which deletes shows you’ve watched offline and automatically downloads the …

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Disney Plus hits 94.9 million subscribers in just over a year

Disney Plus grew to 94.9 million subscribers as of Jan. 2, Disney said Thursday. That’s 8 million subscribers added since early November, and more than three times the number of subscribers that Disney Plus had a year earlier.  By comparison, Netflix, the biggest subscription video service in the world, had more than 200 million global subscribers at the end of the year. Netflix …

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Cheapskate exclusive: Get a lifetime ZipDrive personal

Here’s a real problem: You have a big library of music or movies, but not nearly enough space on your phone to hold it all. Similar problem: You’ve shot a bunch of photos and videos on your phone, and now your storage is nearly full; you need an easy way to offload the extra. (This is especially problematic now that …

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NBC’s Peacock streaming service hits 33 million signups so far

Peacock, the partly free streaming service that kicked off this year as the new home for streaming The Office, ended last year with 33 million signups, parent company Comcast said Thursday. That includes free users and accounts that pay either $5 or $10 a month to unlock Peacock’s full catalog. It also includes people who may not be using it …

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Upgrade to a no

The Google Pixel 4A is an amazingly good budget phone, with a stellar camera, lots of storage and a price tag that’s hard to beat: just $349. Here’s how you can beat it, and by quite a lot: For a limited time, Visible has the unlocked Google Pixel 4A (128GB) for $336. When you port in an existing number and …

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How to start a Hulu watch party in 5 easy steps

Hulu has officially rolled out its Watch Party feature for all Hulu and Hulu (No Ads) subscribers, letting you watch thousands of shows and movies on the streaming service with up to eight other people at the same time. The feature — which Hulu has been testing since May —  also lets you chat with your fellow watchers, giving subscribers …

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HBO Max deal: Save 22% on a 6

HBO Max no longer offers a free trial, something to consider if you were planning to hop on right around Dec. 25 — the day Wonder Woman 1984 debuts simultaneously on the streaming service and in theaters. Yep, if you want to see Diana Prince’s latest adventure, it’ll cost you. Read more: Wonder Woman 1984 first reactions: ‘Packs in a …

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NBC’s Peacock is free, but should you pay $10 to upgrade for no ads?

NBC’s new streaming service Peacock launched in July and is packed with TV shows, movies, live sports, news and original series — much of which you can watch for free with ads, unlike competitors Netflix and Hulu.  The free tier cuts you off from Peacock’s most coveted programming, like newer movies and its originals. But whether or not these titles matter …

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