#Streaming
AppsApple TV Price Increase Raises Monthly Cost to $14.99
Apple TV now costs $14.99 a month in the U.S., up from $12.99, while the annual plan and Apple One Individual also get higher prices.
AppsYouTube Partner Program Raises Shorts Bar to 10 Million Views and Doubles YPP Entry in 2027
YouTube Partner Program changes take effect February 1, 2027 - Shorts revenue needs 10 million views per 90 days, and YPP entry rises to 8,000 watch hours.
AppsSpotify Introduces User Notes to Add Personal Captions to Playlist Songs
Spotify is rolling out User Notes, allowing Free and Premium users in select markets to add short captions to songs in their playlists for a more personal listening experience.
AppsSpotify Running Mode Launches on iOS With 25 Presets, BPM Control, and AI-Powered Audio Cues
Spotify Running Mode picks tracks by BPM and workout phase for Premium users on iOS in seven countries, with 25 presets and English audio cues.
AppsYouTube Bundles Peacock Premium Into Its Subscription Starting Early 2027
YouTube Peacock bundle lands early 2027, adding ad-supported Peacock Premium to YouTube Premium for US subscribers, per a joint announcement Monday.
AppsAmazon Adds Luna Cloud Games to Prime Video - Hogwarts Legacy, EA Sports FC Available on Fire TV Today
Amazon embedded its Luna cloud gaming service inside Prime Video today. Fire TV owners in the US and UK can play Hogwarts Legacy and more without a console.
AppsSoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol After the Blockchain Music Startup Couldn't Make It Work
SoundCloud picks up Nina Protocol after the blockchain music platform shut down in May. Artists get a migration tool and a free subscription through year-end.
SecurityBest VPN for Netflix 2026: 4 Picks That Pass Netflix's Detection
Most VPNs claim Netflix support. Only 4 pass Netflix's detection in July 2026. NordVPN leads with 25 libraries. Verified prices and real-world results.