The Disney+ streaming service began its promised crackdown on password sharing in the US, and also revealed a paid sharing plan.
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Disney is going to raise the prices of its streaming services and some of their bundle deals once again. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will start charging users more money beginning October 17.
As previously announced, consumers can now purchase a new bundle for the Disney+, Hulu, and Max streaming services for a new monthly price that's lower than getting each service separately.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced plans to offer a bundle that will combine access to the Disney+, Hulu, and Max streaming services for one price, in ad-based and ad-free plans.
Marvel announced that the first Disney+ Original interactive story will arrive for the Vision Pro. The immersive experience will soon be available for Apple's headset as a standalone app.
Disney announced today that starting sometime in late 2024, the Disney+ streaming service app will add a tile for ESPN+, allowing subscribers for both services to access ESPN+ content in Disney+.
Major streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus saw a drop in MAU and downloads. A report says there was a 4% aggregate decline across all video streaming services last month.
To promote the current Disney+ Marvel animated series X-Men 97, Microsoft is giving away a custom Xbox Series X console with art that's also an exclusive X-Men 97 comic book story.
A new report claims Disney+ will add a selection of 24/7 streaming channels to its on-demand video service, similar to other streaming services that have the same kind of interface.
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed in an interview today that the company will begin cracking down on Disney+ password sharing in June in a few countries, followed by a full rollout in September.
After its beta testing period, the Disney+ streaming service now includes the library of titles from its Hulu service in the US as part of a new bundle deal. The Disney+ logo also has a new color.
The Walt Disney Company is adding AI-powered contextual advertising tools for brands. Hence, Disney+ and Hulu users will see ads based on the moods of scenes from the movies they are watching.
Hulu has updated its subscriber agreement to explicitly prohibit password sharing and access to accounts outside of a primary household, following similar moves by Disney+ and ESPN+.
You can check out the 8-episode first and second seasons of the Star Wars-based live-action TV show The Mandalorian on 4K UHD disks for a new all-time low price of $40.99 each right now at Amazon.
A new report claims HBO's adaptation of the video game series The Last of Us was the most pirated television series online in 2023. The other top 9 most pirated shows came from streaming services
As promised earlier this year, the Disney+ streaming service has started rolling out direct access to content from the Hulu service for subscribers who are signed up for both services in the US.
Disney announced that it will launch a beta version of a unified streaming app in December that will include content from both Disney+ and Hulu. The final version will launch in spring 2024.
Disney+ is running a new promotional offer in the US that lets you buy its Basic with ads plan for a quarter of its regular $7.99/month cost. It's available for new and eligible returning subscribers.
Disney is raising streaming prices for its Disney+ and Hulu ad-free plans, similar to Netflix and Max pricing. It is also exploring ways to crack down on password sharing for Disney+.
A third of Americans are relying on free ad-support TV streaming services, according to a new report. FAST services like Freevee saw good growth year-over-year while Netflix and others struggled.
The final list of original TV shows and films that have been taken off Disney+ and Hulu includes Willow, Marvel's The Runaways, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, Y: The Last Man, and more.
Disney announced during its earnings call yesterday that it will combine content from Disney+ and Hulu into a single app in the U.S. pretty soon. However, standalone apps will still be available.
Microsoft announced a new agreement with Lucasfilm that will let fans of The Mandalorian TV show get a chance to win custom Xbox consoles with Mando and Grogu, along with a Grogu controller and hoodie
Disney+ has lost more than 2 million subscribers for its Disney+ streaming service. The company will also lay off 7,000 employees as a move to make its streaming business profitable.
The UK's Intellectual Property Office said that sharing your video streaming passwords with others is technically illegal as it breaches copyright protections. You're unlikely to face action, though.
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Mozilla has released Firefox 104. It includes support for Disney+ subtitles in PIP mode, a website power usage analyser, and throttling of the browser UI for windows that are minimized.
Streaming services have overtaken cable TV, and become the most popular medium to consume content on television. Nielsen's report indicates viewers have merely migrated, and not changed consumption.
Young adults in the UK are watching seven times less broadcast TV than the over 65s. The younger cohort prefers to fill its time watching YouTube videos and content on subscription streaming sites.
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UK households are cutting down on streaming subscriptions to save money for the higher cost of living in the region. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are the least likely to be cancelled.
Netflix has confirmed that it will not insert ads to lower the entry price of subscriptions on its streaming service. The company could, however, explore an ad-subsidized model owing to competition.
Disney+ will receive an ad-supported tier later this year which will allow the company to make the service available at a lower price. Exact pricing details are due at a later date.
Mozilla has revealed a partnership with Pixar which explains why the old colorway themes were retired in Firefox 97. The new colorways each represent one of the main characters from Turning Red.
While Amazon usually offers free months for its own services, this time you can claim Disney+ for half a year and it won't cost you anything if you purchase a Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
Microsoft has brought back the Disney+ 30-day trial offer to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members as a Perk. Even those who claimed the trial during its last run have access to the latest promotion.
Disney+ has now topped 100 million paid subscribers worldwide, with The Walt Disney Company's CEO Bob Chapek pinning the service's future growth on its "robust pipeline of content".
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LG has unveiled webOS 6.0 and some of its new features. The updated operating system will be available on the firm's OLED, QNED Mini LED, NanoCell and UHD smart TVs later in the year.
Microsoft has announced a pair of Xbox Wireless Controllers featuring designs inspired by Disney's The Mandalorian show. Those in the U.S. can win a set with both designs until December 28.
Microsoft today announced that as a perk of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you'll be able to sign up for a 30-day free trial of Disney+, offering access to shows like The Mandalorian and more.
Sony has announced the media apps that will be available on the PlayStation 5 console when it launches next month, including Apple TV. There will also be a Media Remote available at launch.
