Radio giant Audacy files for bankruptcy as advertising plummets
Radio giant Audacy says it has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and reached an agreement with debt holders as the company battles slumping advertising revenue.
Disney starts early rollout of Hulu on Disney+
Disney has started showing Hulu content on its Disney+ streaming platform, making the beta version of Hulu on Disney+ available to certain U.S. customers.
Apple, Paramount reportedly eye streaming deal
Two streaming giants, Apple and Paramount Global, have reportedly looked at pairing their separate platforms up in a bundle for streaming viewers.
What will it cost you now to cut the cord and only stream content?
Many streaming services have implemented price increases over the past year or so, leaving some potential cord-cutters wondering how cable stacks up against subscribing to multiple platforms.
'Reinventing history': Experts warn the end of physical media will give tech giants even greater control
Experts warn that retailers moving away from physical media toward a digital future could give Big Tech more influence over history, culture and content.
Max streaming service attaches Matthew Perry memorial to 'Friends'
Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Max has included a memorial to the late actor Matthew Perry to its streaming of the sitcom "Friends." Perry died over the weekend.
Netflix joins other streaming services in announcing price hikes on certain plans
The monthly subscription costs of certain Netflix plans in the U.S. and two other countries will go up, streaming giant revealed Wednesday afternoon as it put out its third-quarter earnings.
Disney turns 100 as CEO Bob Iger tries to fix media giant
As the Walt Disney Company marks its 100th anniversary, CEO Bob Iger faces challenges in reversing the slide of the company's stock that's trading near 9-year lows.
Disney raises prices for ad-free Disney+, Hulu streaming services
The planned price increases for the ad-free options of two of Disney’s streaming services went into effect on Thursday, making Disney's ad-free plan $13.99 and Hulu's $17.99.
Spotify makes audiobooks free to paid subscribers
Spotify premium users will see their accounts get access to a maximum of 15 listening hours for audiobooks on a monthly basis, the company revealed Tuesday.
Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing
Video streaming service Disney+ has begun cracking down on users sharing account login credentials with others
Netflix officially terminates DVD rental service with final mailings: 'End of an era'
Netflix officially ended its DVD rental service with final shipments sent on Sept. 29, 2023, the streaming giant announced. The rental service started in 1998 and ran for 25 years.
Max streaming service unveils $9.99-a-month sports tier with NBA and MLB games
Max will debut a sports-focused tier next month on the streaming service, owner Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Tuesday. It will have live programming for MLB, NHL and more.
Comcast, Disney move up date for Hulu deal
Hulu had 48.3 million subscribers at the end of the most recent quarter, compared with 24 million paid subscribers for Peacock and 105.7 million global subscribers for Disney+.
Disney encourages Spectrum customers to move to Hulu + Live TV amid Charter dispute
Disney is urging Spectrum cable service customers to consider switching to Hulu + Live TV for a streaming alternative amid its ongoing dispute with Charter.
Google facing $6 billion lawsuit over information related to 'NFL Sunday Ticket' deal
The terms of YouTube's deal with the NFL were not disclosed when the deal was announced in December. Tech giant Apple was also reportedly in the running.
New, pricier NFL+ tier adds NFL Network, RedZone to streaming service
The NFL announced on that the cable channels NFL Network and Red Zone will be be offered directly to consumers via the NFL+ streaming service.
Disney raising prices of Disney+, Hulu ad-free plans for 2nd time in a year
Disney is raising the prices of its ad-free versions of the Disney+ and Hulu platforms while introducing a new bundle of both streaming services.
Disney hints at upcoming streaming password sharing crackdown
The Walt Disney Co. may restrict account sharing for its streaming services, and CEO Bob Iger said the entertainment giant was "actively exploring ways to address" it.
Spotify expands AI DJ in select markets around the world
Music streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday it is expanding availability of its AI DJ feature to more listeners around the world – though only in English.