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Here’s when you’ll start seeing ads on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon has revealed the date for when it will start including ads on TV shows and movies on its Prime Video streaming service.
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NASA just launched a free streaming channel called NASA+

The Cartwheel Galaxy captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

NASA shares trailers for original shows coming to its new streaming channel

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Netflix is planning to open entertainment-focused stores

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Netflix gears up to increase prices again, report claims

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Disney+ to begin crack down on password sharing

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Netflix makes it easier to rate shows and movies on mobile

NASA's SLS rocket launching at the start of the Artemis I mission.

Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for its upcoming streaming service

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Netflix reportedly planning its first live sports broadcast

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Netflix launches new low-cost tier — here’s how to get it

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Netflix to crack down on password sharing starting in 2023

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Netflix’s ad tier may ditch commercials for some content

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Netflix’s ad tier won’t let you download content for offline viewing

A new report suggests that subscribers to Netflix’s upcoming ad tier will not be able to download content to their devices for offline viewing.
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Netflix’s ad-supported tier will start with a big drawback

Netflix executive Ted Sarandos on Tuesday revealed some more details about the streaming service's upcoming ad-supported tier.
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Netflix’s new ‘mystery box’ aims to help kids find new shows

Netflix has launched a new “mystery box” feature, aimed at helping kids to find new shows to watch on its streaming service.
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More long-term subscribers ditching Netflix, survey suggests

Netflix's current woes have been highlighted by a survey suggesting that an increasing number of its long-term subscribers are ditching the streaming service.
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Netflix considering ad-supported tier at lower price

Netflix chief Reed Hastings said on Tuesday that he's coming around to the idea of offering an ad-supported tier for a lower monthly fee.
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Netflix launches a two-thumbs-up rating for content you love

Netflix has added a double-thumbs-up rating for shows and movies to help it improve personalized recommendations for viewers.
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Universal movies to hit Peacock as early as 45 days after debuting in theaters

NBCUniversal is giving a boost to its Peacock streaming service by exclusively showcasing a raft of movies on the platform just weeks after release.
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YouTube TV may get $10 cheaper — but lose a bunch of channels

YouTube TV could lose a bunch of channels this week if its parent company, Google, fails to hammer out a last-minute deal with NBCUniversal.
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How to try YouTube’s new video download feature for desktop

YouTube is testing a new feature that lets you download videos via your desktop browser. Here's how you can try it out.
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Plex adds a new artwork-centric option to its visual experience

Plex adds the ability to choose a new layout for its visual interface that puts a greater emphasis on movie and TV show artwork.
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Apple TV+ free trial to be slashed from a year to 3 months

Apple has been offering 12 months of free Apple TV+ to anyone buying an iPhone or other Apple device. But as of July 1, the period will be cut to three months.
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Netflix test indicates crackdown on password sharing

Netflix has always known that some of its account holders share their passwords, but it hasn't done much to crack down on the practice. Could that soon change?
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YouTube to finally get a video clipping feature

It's been a long time coming, but YouTube has finally gotten around to offering a clipping feature that lets you select a short piece of video for sharing.
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Netflix reveals top shows and movies as subscribers hit 200 million

Netflix has announced it now has more than 200 million subscribers globally, and has also revealed its most popular shows and movies from recent weeks.
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Netflix raises its prices. Here’s what you’ll have to pay

Netflix has raised the cost of two of its three tiers in the first such increase in nearly two years.
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Netflix ends free one-month trial, but there’s still a way to watch free stuff

Netflix has decided to ditch its 30-day free trial, but there's still a way to watch some of its content for free.
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Netflix added way more subscribers than it expected in first quarter

Netflix added nearly double the number of subscribers than it expected in the first quarter of 2020, with pandemic-related lockdowns driving the new signups.
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Vudu now lets you cancel a movie rental while you’re watching it

Video streaming service Vudu now lets you ditch a dismal movie and switch to another one at no cost, but you have to decide within the first 30 minutes. All you do is hit the stop button and contact customer service by email or phone, after which a credit equal to the rental price will be added to your account.
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First Look Media launches Topic, to provide a more meaningful streaming service

Topic from First Look Media officially went live on Thursday, and it’s not your average streaming service. Here, you’ll find thoughtfully curated content as an additional component to your entertainment life: Everything from three-minute shorts, to documentaries, monologues, original series, and more.
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Disney+ problems: Demand crashes service just hours after debut

On the much-anticipated debut day of Disney+, many subscribers are experiencing glitches with the service and are unable to properly connect to the platform. Many subscribers are reporting an error message that says “unable to connect," while other users are unable to see the Disney+ app in Apple’s App Store.
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Disney+ streaming service reportedly already has over 1 million subscribers

Even though Disney+ doesn’t launch until November 12, it reportedly already has a lot of subscribers. New data from Jumpshot reveals that over one million people were tracked on the Disney+ sign-up page and made a purchase through the site between August 25 and October 14.
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Eight charged with running illegal streaming sites Jetflicks and iStreamItAll

Eight people in the U.S. have been charged with running two illegal video streaming services, one of which claimed to offer “more content than Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, and Amazon Prime.” The Department of Justice described the operations as “two of the largest unauthorized streaming services" in the U.S.