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Tubi Expands Canadian Library With 600+ Titles From Disney, Sony, NBCU, Lionsgate and WBD

The move highlights major studios' push to monetize library titles on free streaming platforms.

Nielsen Postpones Gauge Methodology, Will Publish February Report in April

Amazon Rebrands Ad‑Free Plan as Prime Video Ultra at $4.99, Gating 4K to New Tier

YouTube Rolls Out 30-Second Unskippable Ads on TV Globally

Philo Launches $25 Essential Plan, Rebrands Core as $33 Bundle+ With HBO Max, AMC+ and Discovery+

Audible Launches $8.99 Standard Plan With Monthly Audiobook and Ad‑Free Library

FCC Opens Inquiry Into Live Sports’ Shift From Broadcast TV to Streaming

Disney+ Restores HDR10 as Patent Fight Halts Dolby Vision and HDR10+

YouTube Expands Premium Lite With Downloads and Background Play at No Extra Cost

Apple Music Doubles Fines for Streaming Fraud to 10%–50%

Critics Say Apple News Ads Resemble Scammy, Repetitive Taboola Inventory

YouTube Closes Mobile Browser Loophole for Free Background Playback

JioHotstar Introduces Monthly Plans, Raises Longer-Term Prices

Nintendo Pulls Hulu From Switch eShop, Support Ends Feb. 5, 2026

Verizon–Cox Blackout Drags On, Putting Patriots and Steelers Fans at Risk of Missing Week 18 Games

Brands Face Backlash Over Holiday AI Ads as McDonald’s Pulls Netherlands Spot

Disney to Fold Hulu Into Disney+ in 2026, Ending Standalone App

DAZN Deal Will Decide Fate of FanDuel‑Branded RSNs as January Deadline Nears

Disney+ Extends September Price Hike to Existing German Subscribers

Court Rejects Disney Bid to Block Sling’s Short‑Term Passes