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2026 streaming price hikes: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube & more [See the List]
For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.
For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.
Netflix facing class action lawsuit over Warner Bros. deal
An HBO Max subscriber is suing Netflix after the company announced a deal with Warner Bros. that would combine the two companies' film and television catalogs.
An HBO Max subscriber is suing Netflix after the company announced a deal with Warner Bros. that would combine the two companies' film and television catalogs.
Netflix announces deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery studios in blockbuster deal
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and TV studios, including access to major franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and DC Comics, in a deal valued at more than $82 billion.
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and TV studios, including access to major franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and DC Comics, in a deal valued at more than $82 billion.
MLB announces new TV deal, ways to watch Mariners
Starting in 2026, Major League Baseball will take over the production and distribution of Mariners telecasts, marking a major change in how Seattle fans will watch their team.
Starting in 2026, Major League Baseball will take over the production and distribution of Mariners telecasts, marking a major change in how Seattle fans will watch their team.
‘Sesame Street’ races to Netflix with NASCAR star Bubba Wallace for season 56
“Sesame Street" is set to launch its 56th season on Nov. 10, debuting on Netflix while continuing to air on PBS Kids.
“Sesame Street" is set to launch its 56th season on Nov. 10, debuting on Netflix while continuing to air on PBS Kids.
Netflix announces it will raise prices to $17.99; Premium to $24.99/month: Reports
Netflix announced it is raising prices for its subscribers.
Netflix announced it is raising prices for its subscribers.
Beyoncé, Mariah Carey to perform for Christmas NFL games on Netflix: What to know
In addition to the games, music icons Mariah Carey and Beyoncé will deliver special holiday performances.
In addition to the games, music icons Mariah Carey and Beyoncé will deliver special holiday performances.
Netflix sued over Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight streaming issues
"60 million Americans were hyped to see ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ versus Youtuber-turner-prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was ‘The Baddest Streaming on Planet,’" reads the lawsuit.
"60 million Americans were hyped to see ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ versus Youtuber-turner-prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was ‘The Baddest Streaming on Planet,’" reads the lawsuit.
NFL fans worried about Christmas games streamed on Netflix after Paul-Tyson fight buffering debacle
The Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games will be streamed exclusively on Netflix on Christmas.
The Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games will be streamed exclusively on Netflix on Christmas.
Netflix outage reported by users during Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight
The majority of consumers reported experiencing video-streaming problems on Netflix during the highly anticipated Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight.
The majority of consumers reported experiencing video-streaming problems on Netflix during the highly anticipated Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight.
Mike Tyson on age concerns ahead of Jake Paul fight: 'I'm a different species of human being'
When asked to give a prediction on the fight the 58-year-old Tyson said "my intention is to hurt this young man."
When asked to give a prediction on the fight the 58-year-old Tyson said "my intention is to hurt this young man."
Netflix eliminating cheapest ad-free plan for US customers
Netflix customers with the Basic tier to have to make a membership change to continue watching content on the streaming platform.
Netflix customers with the Basic tier to have to make a membership change to continue watching content on the streaming platform.
Fiona Harvey sues Netflix over 'Baby Reindeer,' says she's the real Martha
Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" is said to be a true story, but a new lawsuit filed by Fiona Harvey calls it "the biggest lie in television history."
Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" is said to be a true story, but a new lawsuit filed by Fiona Harvey calls it "the biggest lie in television history."
'Peaky Blinders' film starring Cillian Murphy confirmed: Everything we know so far
A “Peaky Blinders" film starring Cillian Murphy has been confirmed by Netflix. Here’s everything we know so far.
A “Peaky Blinders" film starring Cillian Murphy has been confirmed by Netflix. Here’s everything we know so far.
Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight 'postponed' after medical scare
The fight between YouTuber Jake Paul and former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The fight between YouTuber Jake Paul and former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Tom Brady reveals roast jokes affected his children: 'I wouldn’t do that again'
Tom Brady won’t be doing another roast, as he admitted it affected his kids and loved ones.
Tom Brady won’t be doing another roast, as he admitted it affected his kids and loved ones.
NFL Christmas Day games will be on Netflix the next 3 years
Netflix and the NFL announced a deal that brings a handful of games to the streaming giant over the next three seasons.
Netflix and the NFL announced a deal that brings a handful of games to the streaming giant over the next three seasons.
Tom Brady appears angry with Jeff Ross' Robert Kraft joke during Netflix roast
During his roast on Netflix, Tom Brady appeared to have an issue with Jeff Ross' massage joke for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
During his roast on Netflix, Tom Brady appeared to have an issue with Jeff Ross' massage joke for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Disney+, Hulu password-sharing crackdown starts Thursday
Disney+ and Hulu subscribers may now start feeling the effects of the streamers’ push to keep them from password sharing.
Disney+ and Hulu subscribers may now start feeling the effects of the streamers’ push to keep them from password sharing.
Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul on Netflix
The baddest man on the planet, Iron Mike Tyson is making his return to boxing this summer, facing former YouTube star Jake Paul in Texas.
The baddest man on the planet, Iron Mike Tyson is making his return to boxing this summer, facing former YouTube star Jake Paul in Texas.