YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts
YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts YouTube’s time management settings now have an option to put a zero-minute time limit on Shorts, effectively removing them from your app in Android and iOS. The option is an update to the Shorts timer YouTube originally announced in October; the lowest previous option was 15 minutes. The […]
Prime Video is bundling Apple TV Plus and Peacock for a limited time
Prime Video is bundling Apple TV Plus and Peacock for a limited time Amazon is offering Prime Video subscribers a way to get Apple TV Plus and Peacock Premium Plus at a discount. With a new bundle, subscribers can access all content from both services directly through Prime Video. The bundle includes both streaming services […]
YouTube Premium is getting pricier
YouTube Premium is getting pricier YouTube Premium is getting more expensive in the US, with prices rising by $2 on standard individual accounts and as much as $4 for the family plan. The price hike is already in effect for new accounts, and is rolling out now for existing customers. Premium’s Individual plan now costs […]
A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?
A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now? Today on Decoder, we’re talking about the landmark social media addiction trials that just resulted in two major verdicts against Big Tech. There’s one case in New Mexico against Meta, and another in California against both companies, which have said they plan to appeal. […]
The must-have app for frequent flyers
The must-have app for frequent flyers Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 121, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, good luck in the Elite Eight, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Will […]
Streaming keeps getting more expensive: all the latest price hikes
Streaming keeps getting more expensive: all the latest price hikes There’s more good stuff to watch than ever — if you can afford it. | Image: Amazon Death. Taxes. All your streaming services getting a little more expensive all the time. These are the new certainties in life, it seems. Netflix has raised the cost […]
Tubi and TikTok are partnering to produce long form series
Tubi and TikTok are partnering to produce long form series Soon, some of TikTok’s biggest personalities are going to be launching new streaming series on Tubi. Today, Tubi and TikTok announced that they are working together to launch a new Creatorverse Incubator that will help content creators produce long form original series for the Fox-owned […]
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max and 4K Plus sticks are up to 50 percent off
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max and 4K Plus sticks are up to 50 percent off Since Amazon rolled out its redesigned Fire TV OS, Amazon’s latest streaming sticks are even better than ever. And right now, both the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Stick 4K Plus are back at their best […]
Hulu, Disney Plus, and the Pixel Watch 4 are among this week’s best deals
Hulu, Disney Plus, and the Pixel Watch 4 are among this week's best deals Happy Saturday, all! This week, we found a number of deals that should help you unwind and relax over the next few days (and beyond). If you’re planning to stream the Oscars on Sunday, there’s still time to take advantage of […]
Amazon Prime Video’s ad-free plan is getting a price hike
Amazon Prime Video's ad-free plan is getting a price hike Amazon Prime Video is raising the price of its ad-free plan in the US and adding several new features. Starting April 10th, Prime Video’s ad-free tier will cost $4.99 per month instead of $2.99, and include “exclusive” access to 4K/UHD streaming. The price increase comes […]