Category: streaming

Apple TV+ needs more than just A-list talent

[ad_1] The second half of the presentation didn’t seem designed to appeal to ordinary users at all and had the feel of an industry event. But, beyond that, Apple’s pitch to entice customers to spend cash on its streaming TV service was vague. If the selling point was that Apple has the money to buy […]

Apple video service may charge $10 each for HBO, Showtime and Starz

[ad_1] The expected news service, meanwhile would reportedly cost $10 per month and provide access to more than 200-plus magazines (such as Glamour and People) as well as newspapers. It would amount to an extended version of Texture in that sense. Apple might have a particular focus in mind, too. The WSJ‘s sources understand that […]

DC Universe celebrates Batman’s birthday with free access March 30th

[ad_1] The pre-Nolan Batman movies will be free, whether it’s classics like the 1989 Tim Burton release or, er, less-than-well-received titles like Batman & Robin. There’s also a veritable deluge of cartoons, including the legendary Batman: The Animated Series and Super Friends. DC is somewhat choosier with its comics, but this still includes some issues […]

Netflix is testing a $3.64 mobile plan in India

[ad_1] But that lower-cost test is still pricier than Netflix’s rivals in India. Amazon Prime Video costs 129 rupees (about $1.88) per month as part of a Prime subscription, and Hotstar’s plans begin at around 199 rupees ($2.89). Other services, such as ZEE5 and Balaji Telefilms are cheaper still, while the ad-supported YouTube is hugely […]

Netflix’s latest interactive series for kids is ‘Battle Kitty’

[ad_1] There’s no mention of a release schedule for the show. The streaming giant has been branching out into other genres with its interactive material, most notably Bandersnatch, but it’s not shocking that the company would return to kids’ programming. Children might be more likely to embrace the technology (it’s not that far removed from […]

What’s coming to Netflix in April: 'Our Planet' and the return of 'Sabrina'

[ad_1] Spring is here at last and while many of us will want to enjoy the sunshine after what's been a long, harsh winter in many places, we'll still have evenings where we want to kick back and watch something. As always, Netflix has a trove of new shows,… [ad_2] Source link

Spotify Family plan subscribers in the UK can get a free Google Home Mini

[ad_1] The £14.99 plan covers up to six family members, but Google’s Home Mini can recognize each one via its Voice Match feature in order to personalize music playback. Beware that if you share the plan with non-family members outside your household, Spotify may start cracking down on the widely-used practice. Spotify teamed up with […]

DC Universe will let you try its exclusive shows for free

[ad_1] DC Universe launched those originals one after the other following its debut September 2018. Titans is based on the superhero team Teen Titans, featuring Robin/Dick Grayson as the leader, along with Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy. Meanwhile, Doom Patrol is a show about a group of super-powered misfits and Young Justice is an animated […]

EA reportedly paid Ninja $1 million to stream ‘Apex Legends’

[ad_1] That’s a large amount even for Ninja. He acknowledged to CNN in December that he was making $500,000 per month (more “on a good month”), but that’s split between Twitch, YouTube and sponsorships. This was twice as much for a single Twitch stream. It’s not certain how much other streamers were paid, although the […]

Why has Spotify filed a complaint against Apple to the EU?

[ad_1] What does Spotify want? Spotify hasn’t published what it sent to the EC, but Ek’s blog outlines the company’s grievances. Ek believes that Apple has, essentially, made life as hard on Spotify as it can, with regards to the Spotify app on the App Store. The company believes that Apple’s practices have been designed […]