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Nielsen Postpones Gauge Methodology, Will Publish February Report in April

The move follows client concerns that integrating new DASH plus smart‑TV data might reallocate viewing from streaming to linear.

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

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

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

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

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

Disney+ Ends Support for Select Older Apple Devices on December 1

YouTube Rolls Out Premium Lite in India at ₹89 a Month

YouTube TV Quietly Offers $33 Monthly Discount for Two Months

Spotify Implements Premium Price Hikes and Basic Tier in Germany

Disney to Fold Hulu Into Disney+ App by 2026

HBO Max Will Require Fee for Shared Accounts Starting September

Amazon to Shut Down Freevee App and Fold Its Catalog into Prime Video

Amazon Phases Out Freevee App in August, Consolidates Free Streaming on Prime Video

Disney and Charter Expand Spectrum Pact to Add Hulu and Restore Eight Channels

DirecTV Ends Satellite Sign-Ups for New Customers in Select Markets

YouTube Pilots Two-Person Premium Plan in Select Countries

YouTube Explores Audio Quality Controls for Premium Subscribers

DirecTV Introduces Genre Packs for Customizable Streaming Options