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Nvidia is raising the price of GeForce Now, but not in the USNvidia is raising the price of GeForce Now, but not in the US
The ad-free version of Discovery Plus is getting a price hikeThe ad-free version of Discovery Plus is getting a price hike
Netflix is planning to raise prices... againNetflix is planning to raise prices... again
AMC Plus is getting an ad-supported subscription tierAMC Plus is getting an ad-supported subscription tier
Disney, Hulu, and Paramount Plus are all discounted for a limited timeDisney, Hulu, and Paramount Plus are all discounted for a limited time
You can get three months of Disney Plus for about $6 right nowYou can get three months of Disney Plus for about $6 right now
Starz is lowering the price of its annual subscription, unlike everyone elseStarz is lowering the price of its annual subscription, unlike everyone else
It’s time to rethink our relationships with streaming services

With streaming services across the board raising their prices, you owe it to yourself to have a good deep think about what you want out of all these subscriptions and what you’re actually getting for your money.

Charles Pulliam-Moore
Disney Plus and Hulu are about to get even more expensiveDisney Plus and Hulu are about to get even more expensive
Peacock adds just 2 million subscribers ahead of price hikePeacock adds just 2 million subscribers ahead of price hike
Peacock’s prices are going up in AugustPeacock’s prices are going up in August
Paramount Plus will raise its prices next monthParamount Plus will raise its prices next month
Max is charging more money for 4K, and that means it can’t suck this timeMax is charging more money for 4K, and that means it can’t suck this time
This is why streaming Netflix, Disney Plus, and HBO Max keeps getting more expensive

It’s a lose-lose situation. While some streamers are losing money by paying to get content on their platforms, others are losing money by distributing it on their own platforms. The result? Price hikes.

Emma Roth
Disney Plus and Hulu are getting steep price hikesDisney Plus and Hulu are getting steep price hikes
Emma Roth and Richard Lawler
Why Netflix keeps cranking up its pricesWhy Netflix keeps cranking up its prices

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