Streaming news covering Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, content releases, subscriber trends, and streaming platform developments.
Apple increased prices for Apple Music and select Apple One bundles in the United States and other countries, citing rising licensing costs. The US individual plan rose from $10.99 to $11.99, family from $16.99 to $19.99, and student from $5.99 to $6.99 per month. Apple One family and premier plans increased by $2. This is Apple Music's first price increase since October 2022.
Netflix reported Q2 revenue of $12.56 billion, up 13% year-over-year, and net income of $3.4 billion, up 9%. EPS of $0.80 beat estimates by $0.01, but revenue missed by $20M. Latin America led with 20.6% revenue growth. The company forecast Q3 revenue of $12.9 billion and EPS of $0.82, both below analyst expectations. Stock fell over 7% in extended trading.
This review argues that YouTube TV remains the best live TV streaming service despite its price increase to $83/month, citing its superior channel selection, user interface, and unlimited cloud DVR. It contends that the service offers better value than Hulu Plus Live TV, though budget-conscious cord-cutters may prefer Sling TV Blue.
This commentary argues that the short episode lengths of the streaming series 'Stuart Fails To Save the Universe' are a deliberate creative choice, not a budget constraint. It contends that the show's creators prioritized storytelling over arbitrary broadcast time constraints, suggesting that streaming allows for more flexible and efficient narrative pacing.
This commentary argues that Netflix's heavy investment in live sports rights is a strategic bet to attract subscribers and boost ad revenue, but questions whether the high costs will pay off given investor concerns about engagement trends. It suggests the company is pivoting from its original content model to live events as a growth driver.
Americans now spend $111 per month on subscriptions, a 23% increase from last year, according to a CNET survey. Eight streaming platforms have raised prices in 2026, and consumers waste an estimated $252 annually on unused subscriptions.
This commentary recommends five free movies available for streaming, highlighting their artistic merit and entertainment value. The author suggests these films offer diverse genres and appeal to a broad audience.
The series debuted at No. 1 for June 15-21, 2026, with 1.84 billion viewing minutes. 'Love Island USA' fell to second with 1.69 billion, while HBO's 'House of the Dragon' returned with 636 million minutes for its third season premiere. Separately, Netflix's H1 2026 report showed 'His & Hers' as the most-watched show globally with 104M views.
YouTube Music is testing a redesign that makes cover art fill the entire Now Playing screen, including status and navigation bars, potentially cropping images. The change also applies to music videos and drops artwork-based color theming.
Disney+ has ordered a pilot for a reboot of 'The Mickey Mouse Club' from Fulwell Entertainment. The pilot features 11 young performers including Hudson Stone and Casey Trotter, with production starting this month in Los Angeles.