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Disney highlights value of its streaming bundle by increasing price of ESPN+ 43% to $9.99 per month
ESPN Mike Windle | ESPN | Getty Images Disney is increasing the price of its sports streaming service ESPN+ to $9.99 per month, a 43% increase. The previous price of ESPN+ had been $6.99 per month. The increase will kick in on Aug. 23. An annual subscription to ESPN+ will jump from $69.99 to $99.99. […]
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Biden fist bumps Saudi Prince MBS after condemning Jamal Khashoggi killing
President Joe Biden gave a friendly fist bump Friday to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom the CIA has said likely ordered the brutal 2018 slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey. Biden’s warm gesture to Bin Salman as the president exited a limousine came ahead of their […]
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Apple Music subscribers are getting access to exclusive content from artists like Carrie Underwood
As Apple seeks to bolster its subscription service to compete with Spotify, the company is adding exclusive performances from artists, who will be able to use Apple’s studios to cover classics and recreate their own hits. On Friday, the company introduced Apple Music Sessions, featuring content from singers including Carrie Underwood and Tenille Townes. Both […]
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China remains the world’s largest e-sports market despite gaming crackdown
Revenue for China’s e-sports market grew 14% year-on-year in 2021 despite a tough regulatory environment for gaming in the world’s second-largest economy, according to a new report from intelligence firm Niko Partners. E-sports refers to professional gaming where gamers often play each other in big tournaments and fans watch via live streams. China remains the […]
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Netflix partners with Microsoft on ad-supported subscription plan
The Netflix logo is seen on a TV remote controller, in this illustration taken January 20, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Netflix has named Microsoft as its partner for its ad-supported service, the companies announced Wednesday. “Microsoft has the proven ability to support all our needs as we together build a new ad supported offering. […]
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LGBTQ harassment, slurs abound on social media, per GLAAD report
Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users, a report issued Wednesday from advocacy group GLAAD found. Those are some of the internet’s most vulnerable users, with a majority of LGBTQ people saying they’ve faced menacing posts or comments when they’re scrolling through social media. But it’s unclear how […]
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Apple hovers above competition even as smartphone market stumbles, sources say
Tim Cook introduces iPhone 13 Source: Apple Inc. The global smartphone market may be in the toilet, but the iPhone 13 continues to sell well, and Apple is expecting its upcoming iPhone 14 to do even better at launch. Apple’s slightly higher expectations for the forthcoming iPhone 14 underscore a growing belief among Wall Street analysts […]
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Here are the nominees for the major Emmy categories — ‘Succession’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ lead the field
Logan Roy, played by Brian Cox, at his daughter’s wedding reception on season 1 of HBO’s Succession. Colin Hutton | HBO Can the Roy family win yet another high-stakes competition with brutal rivals? HBO’s lacerating drama “Succession” on Tuesday earned 25 nominations for the 74th annual Emmy Awards, the most of any series. It’s squaring off […]
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WWE’s Vince McMahon paid more than $12 million to settle sexual misconduct allegations, report says
Vince McMahon attends a press conference to announce that WWE Wrestlemania 29 will be held at MetLife Stadium in 2013 at MetLife Stadium on February 16, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Michael N. Todaro | Getty Images WWE’s Vince McMahon paid more than $12 million to four women over the past 16 years to […]
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Rogers network outage across Canada hit banks, businesses and consumers
Rogers headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. Cole Burston | Bloomberg | Getty Images Canada’s Rogers Communications said on Friday it was working to resolve its network issues that have caused widespread disruptions affecting banks, police and consumers across the country. “We are aware of issues currently affecting our networks and our […]
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