For the first time since 2021, watching YouTube without ads will cost U. S. users more. A basic Premium membership jumps from $13. 99 to $15. 99 a month, while a family plan rises to $26. 99. The cheaper YouTube Lite tier, which skips ads on most videos but still shows them on Shorts and music, now
Television doesn’t always demand money for sports anymore. A growing number of channels now stream games for free with ads built into the breaks. These so-called FAST channels skip the big-ticket events but offer smaller leagues and niche sports that rarely make cable lineups. Indoor soccer, for exa
Disney Plus just got a major sports boost by teaming up with ESPN. The service now streams ESPN’s live games and shows in over 50 new places across Europe and parts of Asia. That means fans in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and more can finally watch top leagues like the NBA and NHL starting in 2026
London’s crime shows are back in a big way, and fans can’t get enough. A popular series is returning for a second season on Apple TV, starting April 22. What makes this show stand out isn’t just action—it digs deep into the people solving the crimes, flaws and all. The first season won praise for it
Fox just announced it’s shutting down its sports app for smart TVs and streaming sticks by May 2026. Instead, users will have to switch to FOX One, a newer app that does more than just show games. You can now record shows or watch two games at once on the same screen. But here’s the catch: to keep w
Turning popular books into TV shows or movies can be tricky. Often, producers rely on famous actors instead of fresh ideas. Netflix’s take on a dysfunctional family story fills Meryl Streep with awards-worthy talent, but the book’s sharp humor and messy relationships might get lost in a slow streami
Sydney Sweeney takes the spotlight as she portrays boxing champion Christy Martin in the biopic “Christy. ” The film lands on a popular streaming platform, giving viewers a chance to see the actress in a dramatic role. At the same time, HBO rolls out the final chapter of “Hacks, ” a comedy‑drama
The first pick is a brand‑new western drama that has already captured global attention. It follows the Clyburn family after a sudden loss, led by mother Stacy as she moves her Manhattan clan to a secluded Montana cabin. The series stars two legendary actors and has already filmed a second season, hi
The biggest name in Chinese music streaming is still leading the pack, pulling in around 528 million monthly users and earning a full billion dollars from its services last quarter. Its main rival, NetEase, made only about 282 million dollars in the same period, showing how far ahead Tencent Music s
The streaming service owned by BBC Studios, BritBox, has proven its worth with the crime series “Lynley. ” The show, which stars Leo Suter as Detective Inspector Tommy Lynley and Sofia Barclay as Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, first appeared on BritBox in the United States last September. Its st
