The cost of phone ownership seems to only ever go up, but there are ways to try and avoid price hikes. That can often mean looking beyond the three major players in the US market — those being Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile — and scouting out some deals at the lesser known carriers that piggyback …
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Netflix is considered one of the best streaming services, despite raising its prices and considering charging more for password sharing. Thanks to shows like Stranger Things and Squid Game, it’s easy to see how Netflix has stayed on top. However, you might not like every Netflix show. You’ve probably given something a shot and failed to see the appeal, but the show …
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Netflix plans to launch its new ad-supported subscription option on Nov. 1 in multiple countries, Variety reported on Thursday, citing industry sources. The ad-supported tier will reportedly go live on Nov. 1 in countries including the US, Canada, UK, France and Germany. The streaming giant is reportedly moving up its launch window to get ahead of the new ad-supported tier …
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Paramount Plus and Showtime have merged their content libraries into a single app experience, Paramount announced on Wednesday. The new launch includes a discount rate for a limited time to US customers. While you can still have Paramount Plus or Showtime as standalone subscriptions, the bundle is available for $8 per month for the ad-supported Essential Plan and $13 …
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We’ve made no secret of the fact that Roku has consistently been a favorite streaming platform of ours. It doesn’t recommend any streaming service over any other, and it has the simplest interface along with the best search functionality. The Roku Express 4K Plus is our top overall pick, with an excellent voice remote and 4K capability. Meanwhile, the Roku …
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Disney is in the early stages of planning a membership program similar to Amazon prime, according to a report Wednesday from The Wall Street Journal. The membership would offer “discounts or special perks to encourage customers to spend more on its streaming services, theme parks, resorts and merchandise,” WSJ cited unnamed sources as saying. Disney hopes the program will capitalize on …
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If you find yourself spending more time scrolling through Netflix than watching movies and TV, there’s a better way. You don’t have to be stuck at the mercy of the algorithm or the newish two-thumbs-up like option. If you’re sick of seeing the same list of TV shows and movies you may like based on your profile and what you’ve watched …
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Samsung on Tuesday announced the global relaunch of its free streaming service, Samsung TV Plus, with a logo redesign and lineup of new programming for TV and mobile customers across 24 countries. The electronics company is rolling out the app rebrand for its smart TVs, Galaxy devices and the web. The relaunch expands the company’s free, ad-supported streaming platform with …
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T-Mobile is upping the video perks on its priciest Magenta Max plan, announcing on Monday that it’s adding Apple TV Plus to its stable of bundled perks and services. The new addition, which goes into effect on Wednesday, will be available to both new and existing users so long as they have Magenta Max. The carrier previously offered a free year …
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Streaming service Netflix is thinking about pricing its new ad-supported subscription tier at $7 to $9 per month, according to a report. That would be around half the price of its most-popular ad-free plan, which goes for $15.50 a month. As Netflix gets ready to introduce advertising for the first time, it’s being cautious about striking the right balance between attracting budget-minded viewers …
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