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- 1Disney+ and Hulu raise prices up to 13% after profits double●Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
Disney is raising subscription prices for Disney+ and Hulu by as much as 13 percent, a move announced shortly after the company reported its streaming profits had doubled. The increases cover multiple subscription tiers and renew criticism that price hikes follow quickly on the heels of strong streaming earnings. Subscribers are debating whether to keep the services or switch to competitors.
- 2Disney+ user agreement now allows ads on all plans●Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has updated its user agreement so that all subscriptions, including ad-free tiers, permit the company to show advertising before movies. The change has drawn criticism from subscribers who paid specifically to avoid ads, with consumer rights observers flagging the update as a potential regression in what customers were promised when signing up.
- 3SpaceX's Wireless Ambitions Send Telecom Stocks Sliding●T, VZ, TMUS Stocks Drop After-Hours — SpaceX Targets Wireless Giants As COO Gwynne Shotwell Sees Room To Win ‘Their Customers’
Shares of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile fell in after-hours trading after SpaceX signaled plans to challenge the major US wireless carriers directly. SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell said the company sees an opportunity to win 'their customers,' raising concerns that its satellite-based connectivity ambitions could erode the telecom giants' subscriber bases.
- 4Netflix's New Film Earns 99% Audience Score On Rotten Tomatoes▼Netflix’s Best New Movie Has A 99% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
A new movie on Netflix is being called the platform's best recent release after earning a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Forbes highlighted the near-perfect rating from viewers. The film's strong reception has drawn attention to what subscribers are watching, though the report focuses on the score rather than naming the film's plot or cast.
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Fintech firm Moneyview's upcoming IPO is in focus, with investors tracking its grey market premium as a signal of expected listing gains. Commentary, including in The Economic Times, is weighing whether the issue can deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors, as sentiment ahead of the listing remains mixed.
- 6SIMBA Data Breach Exposes 23,549 Customers' Personal Details▼SIMBA Data Breach: 23,549 Customers' NRIC Numbers and Birth Dates Exposed, What to Do Now
Singapore telecom operator SIMBA has suffered a data breach affecting 23,549 customers, with their NRIC identification numbers and birth dates exposed. Affected subscribers are being advised on steps to take, including staying alert to phishing attempts and monitoring for misuse of their personal information.
- 7Docomo's ahamo to raise monthly price by 165 yen in December▼Docomo's 'ahamo' to See Price Hike from December, but Modest 165 Yen Monthly Increase Suggests Rival Carrier Competition in Mind!? Old OCN Mobile ONE Plans Also Affected
NTT Docomo will raise the monthly fee for its ahamo low-cost mobile plan from December, with an increase of just 165 yen a month. Legacy OCN Mobile ONE plans are also affected by the change. The modest size of the hike is seen as a sign Docomo wants to stay competitive with rival budget carriers while adjusting prices.
- 8NFL faces refund demands after RedZone streaming outage●NFL Hit With Piles Of Refund Demands After Redzone Streaming Problem Ruins Game Day Experience
The NFL is facing a wave of refund demands from fans after a streaming problem with NFL RedZone disrupted their game day experience. Subscribers say they missed coverage of Sunday's action and are asking for their money back. The league has not been quoted in the available coverage about whether it will issue compensation.
- 9Spotify subscriptions now include a workout plan●Your Spotify Subscription Now Comes With A Workout Plan
Spotify is bundling a workout plan offering with its music subscription service, according to reports from Boss Hunting. The move ties the streaming platform into the fitness space, giving subscribers exercise programming alongside their usual audio content. Further details about what the plan includes, whether it is a separate app feature or a partnership, and which markets it covers were not provided in the coverage.
- 10CPS Energy relaunches community solar program in San Antonio▼CPS Energy's community solar program is back. Here's how it works.
CPS Energy, the municipal utility serving San Antonio, has brought back its community solar program, which lets residents subscribe to solar power without installing panels on their own homes. The utility is explaining how enrollment works, with subscribers typically receiving credits on their bills for the energy produced. The relaunch gives customers another option to support renewable energy and potentially lower costs.