Netflix charges $8/month non-household user fee in password sharing crackdown
by Netflix is finally launching its long-discussed password sharing crackdown. I look at the possible drawbacks for Netflix (and customers).
Streaming
Hulu and Disney+ to merge into a single app
Hulu and Disney+ will merge into a single app before the end of 2023, though Hulu will still be available as a stand-alone service.
The top 10 US streaming services (2023 edition)
The top 10 US streaming services are mostly led by the traditional stand-bys Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, plus relative newcomer Disney+.
HBO Max to be renamed “Max”
Starting in May 2023, the HBO Max streaming service will be renamed “Max.” Other than a few changes, Max will mostly be the same as HBO Max.
“Sesame Street” to offer NFTs for $60 each; also, reasons to buy a year of PBS Passport instead
“Sesame Street” is launching a line of NFTs for $60 each. I discuss why this is bad, and why you should get a year of PBS Passport instead.
Hulu turns 15; what’s its long-term future?
Hulu turns 15 years old in 2023. While it’s one of America’s most prominent streaming services, what does its long-term future look like?
2022 US home video sales: streaming still dominates, digital sales also up
Looking over 2022 US home video revenue figures, streaming continues its dominance, while the only other category to rise is digital sales.
The majority of US households no longer have cable TV; the classic “Big 3” streaming services are still popular
A TV research report states most US homes no longer have cable, and Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video still dominate streaming.
Warner Bros. Discovery launches FAST channels on Tubi, Roku
Warner Bros. Discovery, in a rare bit of positive news of late, is launching several FAST channels on Tubi and the Roku Channel.
Paramount+ and Showtime to merge into a single service
Paramount has announced that Paramount+ and Showtime will fully merge into a single service later in 2023.