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Using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) gives you one of the highest online privacy standards. Cruising the internet anonymously not only keeps malicious software, third-party trackers, and your ISP (internet service provider) off your back, but it also gives you access to country-restricted content and streaming services with the best new movies around the globe. So, what if you could get all this for free?
Best VPN for streaming in 2024
Give yourself access to shows from around the globe with the best streaming VPNs
A VPN (virtual private network) wears many hats. By hiding your IP address and routing your internet traffic through different locations, you can stay safe while bypassing geo-restricted content. Incidentally, this also means you can trick the most popular streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Fubo, and more to watch the latest movies and shows worldwide.
Roku makes some of the best streaming devices to watch your favorite movies and TV shows on any budget. The brand ties all your channels to a single Roku account for a seamless experience. But signing out of apps on Roku can sometimes be tricky. If you need to log out of apps on your Roku to use a different account, protect your privacy, or fix an issue, this guide is your user manual.
Hulu: The best original series premiering August 2022
Hulu has plenty of returning originals and binge-worthy classics coming in May, but here's 5 brand new shows for you to stream
Whether you're a diehard Letterkenny fan, a true-crime obsessive, or you just enjoy a quiet drama, Hulu is the perfect streaming destination. It is filled with incredible shows, high-quality movies, and enough live events to keep you on the edge of your seat. Hulu Originals are gaining some steam as well, with a wide range of top-tier comedies, dramas, and documentaries coming to the platform this month.
Roku adds dozens of new live TV channels amid YouTube TV feud
Will the extra choice drive people away from Google's service
Roku and YouTube TV recently locked their horns over their service contract, leading to a cheeky workaround from Google to ensure millions of Roku users wouldn't lose access. The spat is still ongoing, so it's a convenient time for Roku to add a total of 25 new linear channels to its own live TV platform.
Netflix teases N-Plus: A new way to get attached to your favorite Netflix shows before they're cancelled
It's not a thing yet, but a recent survey says it could be someday
A lot has changed since Netflix burst onto the media scene in the late 2000s. Despite the increased competition, it's still the most popular streaming service globally for watching movies and TV shows on the web, and it's not looking to slow down momentum. Netflix may be planning to launch a new online space designed around enhancing its original properties with bonus features, podcasts, and more.
Tidal finally gets a playlist organization feature that Spotify has had for years
Organize your playlists with folders
Besides industry giants Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, there are a few more niche services on the music streaming market. One of them is Tidal, the platform focused on high-fidelity, lossless audio. The latest version of the streaming service's Android app gains a new ability that's been part of Spotify for ages: You can finally organize playlists in folders.
We've already seen one new streaming service launch this year, but now we're already hearing about another "new" one. Last year saw the announcement that ViacomCBS was preparing to re-brand and expand All Access as Paramount+, and now we know more about when to expect the streaming service to show up in different areas around the world.
HBO Max adds 4K support right in time for Wonder Woman 1984 (APK Download)
More UHD titles are coming in 2021
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Last month, HBO announced that Wonder Woman 1984 would debut on its HBO Max streaming service on December 25, the same day it will open in US movie theaters. The film will also be the first title to be available in 4K on the platform. Now, right in time for the movie's launch, HBO is rolling out support for 4K UHD and HDR on select Android devices.
Netflix might not be playing nicely with Google TV for some reason, but the company is pouring tons of resources into its Android app. The service got variable playback speeds and a screen lock feature this year, and now it looks like we're in for audio-only background playback. It could help you save some precious mobile data or leave your phone in your pocket while you're keeping up with your favorite series.
Disney+ announces tons of new titles for 2021, accompanied by a price hike
The news was revealed during the Disney Investor Day presentation
Disney had a ton of announcements to make during its annual Investor Day presentation, an event that's long become a forum for revealing new content. Most notably, the company shared that it beginning March 26, 2021, Disney+ will cost $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year in the US, which is a $1 price hike. But subscribers are in for a ton of new content from Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, and National Geographic, so it's not merely a money grab.
Sony's $1 billion acquisition of Crunchyroll is now official
Previously rumored deal between AT&T and Sony's Funimation Global Group is still subject to regulatory approvals
Sony may not be great at selling smartphones, but it has been doing a pretty fine job of acquiring anime streaming companies. It bought Funimation in 2017, and now it looks like another deal might be closing soon that would bring Crunchyroll into the Sony stable at a price approaching one billion dollars.
Spotify might soon play your locally stored music on Android
No need for the unreliable desktop client sync anymore?
For ages, Spotify has allowed you to sync your own local audio files to your phone via its desktop client, though that never reliably worked for many people. It looks like the janky solution might be in for an overhaul, as app sleuth Jane Manchun Wong shared on Twitter. The streaming service appears to be working on an option to show local files.
Disney has announced that it's continuing Disney+'s international expansion in Europe. Starting today, the service will come to eight more European countries. This follows March's launch in the UK and other Western European markets. The platform also arrived in India shortly after.
CBS All Access will change its terrible name in 2021
The service will continue adding content from Viacom's reserves
CBS All Access might have had the most lukewarm reception of a new streaming service to date when it launched in late 2014, though the mountain of new terrible Star Trek shows has given it periodic bumps in subscriber counts. Now that CBS has merged with Viacom (after splitting in 2005), the combined media conglomerate is preparing to re-launch CBS All Access with more content and a new name.ViacomCBS announced today that CBS All Access will be rebranded as Paramount+ starting in 2021. The move comes after the service has already started adding Viacom-owned content to All Access, including movies and shows from Paramount, Nickelodeon, BET, Comedy Central, and others. The company plans to expand its content offerings to "more than 30,000 episodes and movies" by the time the rebrand takes effect.[EMBED_YT]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnfDBLIprkQ[/EMBED_YT]Viacom has historically been hesitant to bring most of its productions to other streaming services, so there's certainly a market for something that has a decent backlog of shows and cartoons from the company. The company has experimented with limited services like NickHits and Pluto TV, but nothing as extensive as the plans for Paramount+.[EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cbs.ott[/EMBED_APP]Source: ViacomCBSVia: TrekCore
NBC's new Peacock streaming service takes flight today
15,000+ hours of content are coming home to roost nationwide
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Netflix may be the top dog when it comes to paid video streaming subscriptions, but NBCUniversal has been hatching a new egg of its own in the form of Peacock, a new streaming service with free and paid plan options. It includes plenty of content from modern day TV comedies to classic movies. Today, Peacock is going live along with some introductory perks.
Sling announces 1-year price guarantee on the heels of YouTube TV's price hike
Subscribe by August 1st in order to lock-in your price
Cutting cable is a mainstream activity these days, which is why services like YouTube TV and Sling TV have popped up in the last few years. These online TV providers can often be cheaper than cable, but as time passes and more channels are added, prices creep up. Coming the day after YouTube TV's latest increase, Sling TV has announced a 1-year price guarantee on its streaming TV packages.
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WarnerMedia, and its parent company AT&T, is not the best with branding. There were once three individual HBO apps, each catering to a specific use case, but now the company is attempting to consolidate them across all platforms.
How to transfer your uploaded songs on Google Play Music to YouTube Music
Get familiar with the new streaming service before Play Music dies later this year
Google announced a migration tool for taking your library from Google Play Music library of uploaded songs and getting them onto its new YouTube Music service back in May. Now, it's rapidly becoming more widely available across the globe. It's not immediately intuitive what the tool will and won't preserve, though, and the benefits and drawbacks of taking your cloud music library over to Google's new music streaming platform. In this guide, we'll show you the ins and outs of the tool and everything you need to know about using it.
Plex now lets you watch ad-supported movies without an account
It makes watching the latest Crackle movies that much easier
Plex is one of the best ways to upload your personal media collection to the cloud and make it available on all your devices. Last year, the service added a selection of free films to stream. Now the latest update to the Android app has made it possible for users without Plex accounts to browse and watch these ad-supported titles.