Somewhere, a pig is catching some sweet air.

In a rare move for a streaming service, Fubo announced today that it’s lowering the prices for some of its subscription plans.

Fubo is a sports-focused vMVPD (virtual multichannel video programming distributor, or a company that enables people to watch traditional TV channels live over the Internet). Disney closed its acquisition of Fubo in October.

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Netflix’s $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery reshapes Hollywood, uniting HBO, DC, and major film libraries under one streaming giant.

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Netflix’s $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery reshapes Hollywood, uniting HBO, DC, and major film libraries under one streaming giant.

The post Why Netflix’s 72B Warner Bros. Deal Could Change How You Watch TV appeared first on TechRepublic.

The bidding war is over, and Netflix has been declared the winner.

After flirting with Paramount Skydance and Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has decided to sell its streaming and movie studios business to Netflix. If approved, the deal is set to overturn the media landscape and create ripples that will affect Hollywood for years.

$72 billion acquisition

Netflix will pay an equity value of $72 billion, or an approximate total enterprise value of $82.7 billion, for Warner Bros. All of WBD has a $60 billion market value, NBC News notes.

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Scrolling through Netflix's vast anime titles can feel like a daunting task, especially if you're like me and not knee-deep in the genre. The streaming service makes it easy to delve into classic and newer episodic series and movies, and you're sure to find something you like.

Not all documentaries are grisly true-crime investigations. And as we head into the holiday season, it's nice to see that Prime Video's library of docs includes a nice selection of fascinating and uplifting titles that will redeem your faith in humanity.

Demogorgons are cool and all, but sometimes the best stories on Netflix aren't the scripted ones. I love delving into a good documentary because they offer glimpses down the rabbit hole of odd and fascinating topic you never knew existed, as well as unprecedented access behind the scenes of some of the world's highest profile people and their lives.

If you rattle around inside Paramount+'s huge library of shows, you'll find a nicely varied selection of big hits from the likes of Taylor Sheridan and other heavy hitters. But I always love it when I find something great that I haven't heard of before.

Spotify is back with its highly anticipated annual recap, Spotify Wrapped, which rounds up your top songs and albums, favorite artists, listening time, and more interesting music insights for 2025.

Even after some divided reviews of the first batch of its insanely anticipated fifth and final season, Netflix’s crown jewel, Stranger Things, is still a cultural phenomenon. The iconic thriller/sci-fi series’ latest season sits at around 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. For fans who’ve been along for the ride since 2016, its mix of big coming-of-age emotions and even bigger monsters, all dripping with '80s nostalgia, is like comfort viewing at this point.

After last year's flop, Spotify Wrapped engagement is up 19% and shares were up 41%, the company says.

Amazon Prime Video has scaled back an experiment that created laughable anime dubs with generative AI.

In March, Amazon announced that its streaming service would start including “AI-aided dubbing on licensed movies and series that would not have been dubbed otherwise.” In late November, some AI-generated English and Spanish dubs of anime popped up, including dubs for the Banana Fish series and the movie No Game No Life: Zero. The dubs appear to be part of a beta launch, and users have been able to select “English (AI beta)” or “Spanish (AI beta)” as an audio language option in supported titles.

“Absolutely disrespectful”

Not everyone likes dubbed content. Some people insist on watching movies and shows in their original language to experience the media more authentically, with the passion and talent of the original actors. But you don’t need to be against dubs to see what’s wrong with the ones Prime Video tested.

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Amazon says you can describe the scene to Alexa by mentioning details like the actor or character's name, or a memorable quote.

Do you listen to music on your Jellyfin server but wish you could close the year with a look-back on your listening history like Spotify Wrapped? I thought I was going to have to do without—until I found Jellyfin Rewind.

Spotify Wrapped returns to its data-driven roots with new interactive features, deeper insights, and social experiences designed to revive its fan-favorite feel.

A bundle deal is apparently on the cards which could save you money as Netflix eyes Warner Bros Discovery acquisition.

The post In a surprise twist, Netflix and HBO Max prices could go down appeared first on Digital Trends.

Streaming services have a way of reviving love for old shows, and HBO Max is looking to entice old and new fans with this month’s addition of Mad Men. Instead, viewers have been laughing at the problems with the show’s 4K premiere.

Mad Men ran on the AMC channel for seven seasons from 2007 to 2015. The show had a vintage aesthetic, depicting the 1960s advertising industry in New York City.

Last month, HBO Max announced it would modernize the show by debuting a 4K version. The show originally aired in SD and HD resolutions and had not been previously made available in 4K through other means, such as Blu-ray.

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Netflix has removed casting support for most modern TVs and streaming devices, leaving only older Chromecast models and select cast-enabled TVs on its approved list. The change appeared quietly, confirmed only after users reported missing Cast button.

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The recent streaming season has produced some must-see entertainment, and Hulu plays host to some of the year's best shows. These fresh shows are sure to pique your interest and result in some interesting conversations around the water cooler.

With 2025 Delivered, users will see a recap of their listening trends, showcasing their top artists, favorite songs, and preferred genres, along with stats for audiobooks and podcasts.