I’m not much of a gamer anymore, but I sure do love the idea of Stadia. Google’s streaming service effectively eliminates the need for a game console. Sure, you still have to buy individual games and/or subscribe to Stadia Pro ($10 a month), but you don’t have to wait around for downloads, updates and all …
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This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. We’ve already pinned down some of the Amazon device deals we’re expecting during this year’s Prime Day, which is coming in June. But what about non-Amazon products? What other deals are likely to roll out during the …
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WarnerMedia’s ad-supported HBO Max is coming in June, and a new report suggests that it will have a slight discount compared with the existing ad-free offering. According to CNBC, those who don’t mind seeing advertising with their HBO Max media will be able to get the ad-supported offering for $10 per month. The regular ad-free version of HBO Max runs …
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Looking for faster access to Apple TV Plus on your Roku? You may want to get a new remote. As part of a slew of updates on Tuesday — including a new Voice Remote Pro, Express 4K Plus and Streambar Pro — Roku made a small change across its remotes. Out is the dedicated shortcut key for Sling TV; in …
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Roku is giving its affordable Express a 4K upgrade, creating a new product that rivals not only the latest 4K streamers from Amazon and Google, but also our favorite streamer for the money, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus. Called the Express 4K Plus, the new $40 player arrives in mid-May. The small box keeps the same design as the HD-only Express …
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T-Mobile has unveiled its new plans for the over-55 crowd, introducing a Max tier to its Magenta Unlimited 55 plan with unlimited premium data — so no throttling even when using 5G. The carrier’s customers will also be able to add up to four lines to the Magenta Unlimited 55 plans. T-Mobile is including Netflix Basic, which usually costs $9 …
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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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Disney’s live-action remake of the 1998 animated film Mulan skipped a theatrical release in the US, being made available to stream on Disney Plus. Initially Disney‘s Mulan remake cost you an extra $30 on top of your new or existing subscription, but that period is almost over. As of today, Dec. 4, Mulan is free to all Disney Plus subscribers. See Disney Plus subscription options Disney’s live-action …
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At Apple’s virtual event on Tuesday, we got a first look at Apple One, the new subscription bundle tying together different combinations of the tech giant’s services, including Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, iCloud, Apple News Plus and the newly announced Apple Fitness Plus. Think of this as Apple’s version of Amazon Prime. Over the past few years, Apple …
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Amazon Fire TV is expanding fast, and the most recent development is the addition of YouTube Kids. The platform, which allows users easy navigation and access to their favorite streaming and live TV services, announced in a kid-centered blog post that new streaming options are coming. Starting today, YouTube Kids will join other child-oriented offerings on the Fire TV platform, …
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