YouTube has announced that its Premium subscribers are getting more perks, along with a tease about more plan options coming soon that could shake up the value proposition (depending on what the new plans offer and how much they cost). YouTube Premium members already get an ad-free experience while viewing...

YouTube Just Gave Premium Members More Perks,Teases New Plan Options

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If you’ve been looking to avoid YouTube’s worsening ad situation now that the site has made it near impossible to use many ad blockers – with plans to adopt server-side ads, and automatically skipping to the end of videos if it detects a blocker – then you might have turned to YouTube Premium for help. But if you paid for membership in a foreign country, using one of the best VPNs to save on the cost, then you could be in trouble; as there are reports YouTube is automatically canceling those memberships.On the r/YouTube subreddit, there are two separate posts...

YouTube is reportedly canceling Premium memberships for people using VPNs to get discounts

Not everyone wants to pay monthly for the ad-free experience on YouTube, which is why users opt for ad blockers instead. Now that YouTube has been cracking down on the bypass, there's no other choice but to watch with ads or subscribe to the Premium service, and the streaming service might be offering new tiers.

YouTube is Adding New Premium Plans so You Can ‘Share Your Benefits’

Now you can scroll endlessly while also doing other things. YouTube has announced several new features exclusively for its Premium subscribers. The ‘Jump Ahead’ feature allows users to jump to the most popular parts of a video quickly. Android users can now watch Shorts in a floating window...

YouTube's new Premium features cater to our ever-shortening attention spans

YouTube Premium has received five new features you'll want to know about. In a blog post published Thursday, YouTube described two features currently available just for Android users and three experimental ones -- two for Android and one for the YouTube website. First on the list is Jump Ahead, an...

YouTube Premium subscribers can now play with five new features - here's how to try them

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Anymore, having multiple streaming app subscriptions can get expensive. If you are looking for a free alternative, here five of the best to consider.

5 Of The Best Free TV Streaming Apps For Your Smart TV

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Roku released a significant update to its streaming hardware, adding a fun pop culture trivia game.

Roku TVs and streaming devices just got a great free upgrade

Android Police

Cord-cutting is on the rise. More people are ditching traditional cable TV providers in favor of streaming devices. If you have any of the best Roku devices, you don't have to spend money on paid services to watch good content. Even though you have a score of premium services, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, and Disney+, there are plenty of free live TV channels you can use to stream on your Roku TV or any other Roku device. This guide lists the best free Roku channels you can watch on your Roku device.

10 best free Roku channels

My favourite app is finally available on Android handsets

Your Android phone just got a major free video upgrade

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Netflix has reportedly discussed launching a free, ad-supported version in certain international markets to boost global audience engagement.

Netflix Is Considering a Free Version

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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If you have an older TV and want to transform it into a smart TV -- all the better to find your favorite movies and TV shows -- consider using it with one of the best streaming sticks (which are also referred to as streaming devices or streaming players). Even if you already have a smart TV, a streaming stick allows you to issue voice commands and more. Plus, if you've invested in a home projector that doesn't have streaming access built in, a streaming stick provides easy access to the streaming services directly through the projector.Best streaming stick overall: Roku...

The 5 best streaming sticks in 2024

In the wake of losing support on several other TVs and devices, Tidal is set to be dropped from Samsung TVs come July 8.

Samsung smart TVs are about to lose this music streaming service — what you need to know

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is the best affordable Android tablet you can find. It’s significantly cheaper than the higher-end models at $220, but it is also much more capable than the ultra-affordable pads, such as the Amazon Fire tablets. And if you want an even sweeter deal, right now, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for a record-low price of $160.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is the best cheap tablet, and it is cheaper today!

The S25 Ultra could also be the thinnest Ultra device since the Note 20 Ultra. A leaker has claimed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be 8.4mm thick. That means it could be the thinnest Galaxy Ultra phone since the Note 20 Ultra. The leaker adds that the Galaxy S25...

Samsung takes inspiration from the Note 7 for the Galaxy S25 Ultra

With a whole host of the best streaming services at our fingertips, subscriptions can get expensive, which is why it’s nice to hear that Netflix is reportedly considering rolling out a completely free tier with ads, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.Unfortunately, though, Netflix would not reportedly look to launch such a service in the US market – instead, it is considering Europe and Asia. The reason for this is that the streamer is already reaching its potential customer base in the US market so it does not see the potential for new sign-ups to be lured in by...

Netflix could be planning a completely free ad-supported service but there’s a catch

Navigating the Roku home screen isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. While Roku still has the simplest streaming interface overall, it’s gradually becoming more complicated with extra menu cruft and new banner ads. Even Roku’s app grid, once a beacon of user-friendly design, is becoming filled with redundant shortcuts and content tiles.

4 simple steps to improve your Roku home screen

AT&T has announced a new add-on to its installment plan called “Next Up Anytime,” priced at $10/month. Users can switch their phones up to three times every 12 months after paying one installment and the first Next Up Anytime fee. To qualify for further promotional deals, users must...

AT&T will let you switch phones up to 3 times in a year for an extra $10/month

It seems like the service is facing a server outage, and there is no clarity when the issues will be fixed. TikTok users are reporting that the service is down, and many are unable to load videos at all or can load videos but fail to load comments. TikTok has...

It's not just you: TikTok is down right now (Update: Back online)

Since the concept of digital streaming services was introduced as an alternative to cable, companies like Disney, Warner Bros, Netflix, and Amazon have been brainstorming new ways to revolutionize monthly subscriptions and bring us right back to where we started. As the streaming service war wages on with constant changes, mergers, and acquisitions, "bundles" are becoming more common and more creative by their inclusion of digital and physical services. It was even recently announced that a new bundle that would combine Disney+, Hulu, and Max will become available this summer, bringing direct competitors together for the first time.

The Best Streaming Bundles to Combine Services in 2024

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More YouTube Premium plans are on the way

It's anyone's guess what these new plans could look like. Google has announced that more YouTube Premium plans are in the works. The company didn’t dish...

More YouTube Premium plans are on the way

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