Netflix celebrates its largest jump in subscribers by announcing its first price increase of 2025
Trotting out a tried and tested line about “invest[ing] in programming and deliver[ing] more value for our members”, Netflix has announced significant increases in subscription fees.
The news about price increases came in the streaming firm’s fourth-quarter earnings call and it comes despite the company simultaneously announcing its biggest ever increase in subscriber numbers. New subscribers will pay the increased fees straight away, while existing users will be hit with larger bills in the next billing cycle. So how much more can you expect to pay?
Hulu + Live TV to drop NASA channel this August
Hulu subscribers will need to say goodbye to live space explorations and documentaries on their screens, as the streaming service announced it will be dropping the NASA channel from its Hulu + Live TV lineup effective August 28, 2024.
The NASA channel has been a unique offering on Hulu, providing viewers with live broadcasts of space missions, insightful science coverage, and educational content about the universe and beyond. Its removal may disappoint space enthusiasts who have enjoyed unparalleled access to NASA's operations and educational content.
Emmy dominance by Apple TV+: Quality storytelling or Big Tech influence?
As Apple TV+ celebrates its record haul of 54 Emmy nominations across 13 Apple Originals, a deeper look into this achievement paints a rather unflattering portrait of the streaming landscape. The tech giant, not traditionally known for its entertainment content, has managed to secure the third highest number of nominations, a mere three years since its global launch. It raises questions: Have the Emmys become an echo chamber for Silicon Valley dollars? Is the true art of storytelling being overshadowed by big-budget, big-tech funded content?
A key component of this success lies in Apple's breakout hit, "Ted Lasso," which grabbed 21 nominations. However, the series has already won Emmys in its first two seasons, prompting one to wonder if Emmy voters are merely defaulting to established winners rather than seeking out new, innovative content.