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The My Netflix section of the Netflix app on an iPhone.

New My Netflix tab looks to make streaming on the go a bit easier

Netflix has updated its mobile apps with a new My Netflix section that's aimed at making finding something to watch that much easier when you're on the go.
Spotify Premium on an iPhone.

As expected, Spotify Premium is now more expensive

Most of Spotify's Premium plans are getting more expensive — the first price increase implemented by the company.
Spotify Premium on an iPhone.

Spotify set to finally announce a price increase, WSJ reports

The Wall Street Journal reports that Spotify Premium is set to increase by $1 as the company still seeks profitability.
YouTube Premium on iPhone.

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are now more expensive, too

Get ready to pay a little more for an individual subscription to YouTube Premium or YouTube Music.
The Netflix logo in app.

Netflix kills Basic plan in U.S., U.K. as ads bring in more revenue

Netflix has already said its ad-supported plan is more lucrative than its $10 per month Basic plan, and so it's killing the latter in more countries.
The Peacock TV app.

It’s going to be more expensive to stream Yellowstone

It's going to cost you a little more to subscribe to Peacock starting in August. Here's what you need to know.
Apple TV Sleep Timer options.

How to set a sleep timer on Apple TV

Apple TV finally has a sleep timer, which will turn off the hardware and your television after a set amount of time. Here's how to use it.
The Roku Channel app on Google TV.

The Roku Channel is now available as a Google TV app

The Roku Channel — the free, ad-supported streaming service from Roku — is now available on Google TV and Android TV as a standalone app.
A press image of the Samsung 83-inch S90C OLED television.

This Samsung S90C OLED TV news is literally huge

Samsung's excellent S90C OLED line now comes in a whopping 83 inches, with a price tag to match.
The cast of SpaceCamp pose for a photo.

SpaceCamp, the amazing 1986 film, is stuck in a streaming black hole

Released months after the space shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, SpaceCamp disappeared from pop culture despite a standout cast and legendary composer.
Phil's backyard. It's perfect.

Six years in hell: My aging Sonos speakers have survived outside

We wouldn't recommend leaving an expensive Sonos speaker outside all day and all night. In Florida. In the heat and humidity. And yet ...
The back of the Google Pixel Tablet.

We already had a Pixel Tablet 12 years ago — you just forgot about it

We've tried the whole tablet-and-speaker dock thing before, going all the way back to 2011. The experience hasn't gotten any better — not even with the Google Pixel Tablet.
The Lightning connection on the AirPods Pro case.

A new USB-C case may be in AirPods Pro’s future

It's no great secret that Apple is moving to USB-C, but the switch may not be quite what you think at first.
The box for the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

How we test streaming video devices

Whether it's Roku, Amazon, Apple, or others — we apply the same standards to every streaming device that comes our way. Here's how we test them.
DirecTV Stream app icon on Apple TV.

DirecTV Stream will have NFL RedZone, for what it’s worth

NFL RedZone and the NFL Network will still be available on DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, and U-verse, leaving the legacy services at least some football.
Formula E is coming to The Roku Channel in 2024.

Formula E adds Roku for streaming and expands on CBS

Formula E will find 11 races streamed on The Roku Channel, starting with its 2024 season.
YouTube TV and Hulu apps on the Roku homescreen.

YouTube TV is expanding multiview to more than just sports

YouTube TV will now let you watch news, weather and business channels alongside live sports, all at the same time.
Amazon Echo Buds 2023 edition in their case.

Amazon Echo Buds 2023 review: Alexa’s in your ear for just $50

The Amazon Echo Buds are a perfectly fine set of inexpensive earbuds. That's it. Nothing overly wrong, but nothing really remarkable, either.
Artwork on an Amazon Echo Show 5.

Amazon Echo Show 5 review: the third gen’s the charm

The 2023 Echo Show 5 is a fine update to the smallest Alexa smart display, but we'd probably wait for it to go on sale.
Inter Miami on MLS Season Pass.

Messi in Miami is huge for Apple and MLS Season Pass

The world's greatest football (soccer!) player is headed to Inter Miami. That's huge for MLS — as well as Apple.
YouTube TV family sharing.

YouTube TV password sharing — is that even a thing?

Folks worried about a YouTube TV crackdown on password sharing need to remember that a Google account isn't the same as a Netflix account.
VPN listing in the Apple TV App Store.

VPNs are coming to Apple TV in tvOS 17

Get ready for an influx of VPN apps as virtual private networks make their way to Apple TV in tvOS 17.
FaceTime on Apple TV.

Apple TV getting FaceTime, Memories screensaver, and remote finder

Apple TV is set to get a bevy of new features in tvOS 17.
Amazon Freevee.

The Digital Trends guide to FAST streaming services

FAST services — short for free ad-supported streaming televisions — are more popular than ever. Here are the ones you need to know about.
Vimeo app icon on Apple TV.

Vimeo is killing off its TV apps in favor of casting

YouTube alternative Vimeo has announced that it's ending support for its apps on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV in favor of casting.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV adds Magnolia Network and other FAST channels

Joanna and Chip Gaines' Magnolia Network — and a handful of other FAST channels — is now available on YouTube TV.
The Amazon Echo Pop and its retail box.

Amazon Echo Pop Review: a perfectly priced Alexa

The Amazon Echo Pop is the least expensive way to get into the Alexa ecosystem — and you basically get what you pay for. Which is good.
NFL Sunday Ticket landing page on an iPad.

NFL Sunday Ticket will allow for unlimited streams at home

NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV will allow you to watch on as many devices as you want — so long as you're at home.
The Digital Trends YouTube channel on an iPhone.

YouTube Stories are going away starting June 26

You'll no longer be able to upload a new YouTube Story starting June 26. After that, anything still up will die off after a week.
The Max app on Apple TV.

Max: Price, movies, shows, and more for the HBO/Discovery combo

Max is here, with new content, a new price, new shows and movies — and a lot more from the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max.
Netflix account sharing email.

Pay up! Netflix begins account sharing crackdown in the U.S.

If you're sharing your Netflix account with someone, get ready for an email that tells you it's time to pay up if you want to keep access.
HBO Max app icon.

Max not working? Why the HBO Max successor’s launch has been wonky

The new Max app looks a lot like the old HBO Max. But it's a very different app under the hood, with a world of content that's not on HBO Max.
A promo image for Comcast's Now TV.

Comcast rolls out a $20 streaming bundle, with a catch

Comcast has announced a $20 streaming service with more than 60 channels, plus Peacock Premium. But you have to be an Xfinity subscriber.
A reminder that HBO Max is becoming Max on May 23, 2023.

The era of Max is upon us as HBO and Discovery combine

HBO Max is dead. Long live Max. The streaming service has combined with Discovery and now has more content and a shorter name.