Streaming Wars
Disney hikes streaming prices for Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+
Disney will jack up prices once again for its popular streaming services Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ as it looks to push consumers to sign up for its bundles, the company...
NBC's Peacock 33% price hike to take effect ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics -- here's what to know
Peacock’s standard ad-supported tier, called “Premium,” will cost $7.99 per month for new subscribers beginning on Thursday. That’s a 33% increase compared to its old price of $5.99 per month....
Netflix, Disney ask Canada court to stop proposed tax on streaming revenue: report
Netflix and Disney and other major US streaming services have asked a Canadian court to stop plans forcing them to fork over 5% of their sales.
More customers cancel their streaming services as rates rise: report
Customers canceled their streaming subscriptions at a higher clip than last year as services like Disney+, Netflix and Hulu jacked up their prices, according to a report.
Netflix reveals most watched shows -- with 'The Night Agent' topping list at 812 million hours
The streaming giant, which has been criticized for its lack of transparency about how movies and shows perform, said subscribers spent 812 million hours -- the equivalent of nearly 100,000...
Disney reportedly slashes targets for Disney+ subscribers after hiking prices
Disney is anticipating its subscriber count to fall tens of millions short of its 2024 target for Disney+ following a series of price hikes for the streaming service, according to...
Max trolled by Peacock for ditching 'HBO' in NSFW joke as fans join in
Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform HBO Max officially relaunched as Max — and streaming competitor Peacock took the opportunity to make an NSFW joke.
Netflix's new advertising tier is a dud as it misses viewer targets: report
Netflix has reportedly allowed advertisers to take back money for ads that had not yet run.
Netflix to debut ad-supported streaming plan next month at $6.99
The new plan, dubbed "Basic with Ads," is slated to launch Nov. 3 with ads that average 4 to 5 minutes per hour, Netflix said.
Netflix seeks big bucks for brands to advertise on its service: report
Netflix may launch its ad-supported service as soon as Nov. 1.
Netflix denies report that ad-supported tier will cost between $7 and $9
Netflix dismissed a report that its upcoming ad-supported service will cost between $7 and $9.
Netflix loses nearly 1M subscribers, forecasts return to growth
Netflix lost nearly 1 million subscribers in the most recent quarter -- the latest evidence that the streaming giant is getting picked apart by rivals and is running out of...
Netflix lays off estimated 150 staffers in latest round of cuts
Netflix is laying off roughly 150 employees weeks after the streaming giant posted its first loss in subscribers since 2011. The job cuts were outlined in an internal memo obtained...
Netflix may introduce ads before end of the year: report
The news is a major reversal for the streaming giant, which, for years, had adamantly denied considering advertising. The change of heart came after Netflix reported its first loss in...
Angry Netflix employees take to Twitter after getting laid off from streaming giant
Angry Netflix employees took to Twitter Thursday after learning they had been laid off at the streaming giant, home to hit shows like "Inventing Anna," "Squid Game" and "Bridgerton." Although...
Jon Stewart's new show on AppleTV+ is reportedly a flop
The show's first episode was seen by just 180,000 US homes in the first week it debuted last fall, measurement firm Samba TV said.
Disney+ to offer cheaper ad-supported plan
Disney said Friday that it will launch a less expensive subscription plan for streaming service Disney+, which will include advertising.
This pro tip will keep your streaming service cost down as prices soar
Streaming service fees are going up -- here's how to keep costs down.
Don Lemon to host 'Oprah-style' CNN Plus 'no limits' show with audience
"The Don Lemon Show," which will be available on the new online subscription service CNN Plus that is set to launch in the spring, will air weekly.
Netflix shares tumble on slowing subscriber growth
Netflix reported slowing subscriber growth on Thursday, sending its share price tumbling nearly 20% in after-market trading.