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Discovery Plus launches Monday on most streaming TV platforms
The newest streaming TV service to hit the Internet will launch Monday with support for nearly every streaming platform, including all of the major ones.
Amazon acquires podcast producer Wondery
Amazon will purchase Wondery for $300 million while still offering the podcast company's shows on other platforms.
ESPN Plus raising annual subscription price to $60
The Walt Disney Company's streaming-only sports service ESPN Plus is about to get more expensive.
Holidays boost downloads of HBO Max, Disney Plus
Two high-profile movies that had their debuts on streaming services helped bolster download and subscription figures over Christmas.
Hearst channels may be pulled from Verizon Fios
Verizon says some of its pay TV customers may lose one or more channels owned by Hearst on January 1.
Fubo TV drops $60 package, offers quarterly subscription for $200
Fubo TV has eliminated a cheaper, $60 a month package that was quietly offered to new subscribers.
Some Comcast boxes incompatible with HBO Max, CBS apps
Customers with an incompatible X1 or Flex box can upgrade for free if they want to watch HBO Max or CBS All Access.
AT&T buys streaming platform ahead of global HBO Max launch
AT&T has acquired a technology startup that helps power some of its current streaming services.
A streaming TV recommendation tool finds an unexpected ally in cable TV companies
The Cohen brothers developed a tool to help customers break free from expensive cable TV packages. They didn't expect to find a partner in the cable companies themselves.
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Pluto TV unveils new Comedy Central Animation channel
South Park, Beavis and Butt-Head, Daria and Drawn Together are available on a new Pluto TV streaming channel.
COVID relief bill brings harsher penalties for online content pirates
Operators of illegal streaming services could be hit with felony criminal charges under an amendment to the U.S. Copyright code.
Theaters may slash Warner movie ticket prices
Some movie theaters may cut ticket prices for Warner Bros. movies to as little as $3 in retaliation for the studio putting its films on HBO Max next year.