Spotify is about to sound better for millions of people. Four years after Spotify originally planned to introduce higher-quality audio, the audio streamer is at long last rolling out HD lossless audio to Premium subscribers in select markets. As Spotify notes in something of an understatement, it’s been a highly requested feature. The feature won’t be available on the free, …
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YouTube TV has rolled out an enticing new promotion for its subscribers, offering a significant discount on its Base Plan for a limited time. The streaming service, known for its robust lineup of over 100 live channels, unlimited cloud DVR storage, and user-friendly interface, is providing eligible users with a chance to save $66 over two months. This deal brings …
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All PlayStation Plus members can now play games like Psychonauts 2, the 2021 Game Awards nominee for Game of the Year. The original Psychonauts was highly praised for its comedic storytelling and unique characters when released in 2005, and the sequel received acclaim for its creativity, art style and humor. PlayStation Plus is similar to Xbox Game Pass, offering subscribers …
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Spotify is rolling out a new messaging service to free and premium users ages 16 and older in select markets this week. It will allow users to share music, podcasts, audiobooks and more with those they interact with on the platform, as well as carry on conversations using text and emojis. You can find out more from the platform here. …
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It’s been just over a year since Microsoft fractured its very good, very straightforward Game Pass subscription into a bunch of differently priced tiers that seemed designed to be as confusing as possible. The company is now throwing players who are subscribed to the cheapest Game Pass tiers a bone: increased access to PC and cloud gaming perks. The company …
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Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming technology to Xbox Game Pass Core or Standard subscribers, dropping the requirement for the highest tier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for access to cloud games. As part of an Xbox Insider test, Microsoft is also providing access to some PC games for Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers. Microsoft currently restricts access to …
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Late last week Apple surprised Apple TV Plus subscribers with an immediate price hike that bumped subscriptions from $9.99 to $12.99 a month. People were not happy. A few subscribers followed through with their cancellation threats. Over on the r/tvPlus subreddit some noticed that attempting to cancel their subscription induces the service to offer them a discount to stick around. …
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This week Apple hit Apple TV Plus subscribers with a surprise price hike that saw subscription costs leap from $9.99 to $12.99 in the US, disappointing fans of one of the best streaming services around. The 30% increase is effective immediately for new subscribers, while existing ones have until their next billing cycle. So current subscribers have a minute to …
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A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman, which brings you the biggest news and exclusive interviews from the worlds of sports business and media. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. ESPN is making history Thursday with the launch of its everything-in-one direct-to-consumer product. For the first time ever, …
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Robert Way/Getty Images ZDNET’s key takeaways Disney is combining the Hulu app and the Disney+ app next year. Most Hulu content is available on Disney+ already, but not all – you still need the Hulu app for now. You’ll still be able to subscribe to Hulu and Disney+ as standalone services. If you’re a Hulu user, you’ll likely be changing …
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