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- 1Disney+ and Hulu raise prices after doubling profits●Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions by up to 13 percent, the company announced alongside results showing streaming profits have doubled. The increases add to a pattern of repeated price hikes across major streaming services even as their streaming business becomes increasingly profitable, drawing criticism from subscribers who question paying more for the same service.
- 2Disney+ agreement now allows ads on all subscriptions●Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has updated its user agreement to permit showing advertisements before movies across all subscription tiers, including plans that were previously ad-free. The change is drawing criticism from subscribers who feel existing terms were altered without a price reduction, and it has sparked wider discussion about streaming services rolling back ad-free promises.
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Disney+ has updated its subscriber agreement so that every plan, including ad-free tiers, can carry advertising. The change means subscribers no longer have a guaranteed way to avoid ads, a move critics see as another step in streaming services abandoning ad-free promises after lowering prices on such tiers. Viewers are discussing what this means for the value of premium plans and whether competitors will follow.
- 4India Introduces New Telecom Consumer Protection Rules●Good news for Prepaid Mobile Users in India The Govt just introduced Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment)
India's government has introduced the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, bringing changes for prepaid mobile users. Under the new rules, consumers will get 30-day recharge plans, meaning 12 recharges a year instead of 13, and voice and SMS-only plans will be available. Politician Raghav Chadha highlighted the announcement, calling it good news for prepaid subscribers.
- 5Starlink to offer gigabit download speeds to existing users▼Starlink is launching gigabit download speeds for existing users as fees may rise
Starlink is rolling out gigabit download speeds to its existing customers, according to a report by Notebookcheck. The upgrade comes as the satellite internet service signals that subscription fees may rise. The move would put Starlink's top-tier speeds closer to competitive fibre offerings, though pricing changes could affect current subscribers.
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Kyiv-based internet provider Kolo.TV has been struck by Russian attacks for the third time, according to Ukrinform. The repeated damage to the company's infrastructure disrupts internet access for subscribers in the Ukrainian capital and highlights the ongoing toll of strikes on civilian communications networks. Residents and officials are watching how quickly service can be restored amid continued attacks on city infrastructure.
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Amazon has issued what is being described as a warning shot aimed at its Prime membership base. Details of the exact measures or message remain limited, but the story is being framed as a signal that the company may tighten terms, pricing, or perks for subscribers.
- 8Generate Raises $117 Million for 114 MW Community Solar Portfolio▼Generate secures $117 million to finance a 114 MW community solar portfolio, giving a new batch of distributed projects the capital to move forward
Generate has secured $117 million in financing to fund a 114 MW community solar portfolio, giving a new batch of distributed projects the capital needed to advance. The deal reflects continued investor appetite for community solar, which lets households and businesses subscribe to local solar projects and receive credits on their electricity bills. The funding is expected to move the portfolio toward construction and operation.
- 9Netflix's New Movie Hits 99% Audience Score On Rotten Tomatoes▼Netflix’s Best New Movie Has A 99% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
A new film on Netflix has earned a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with Forbes calling it the streaming service's best new movie. The near-perfect viewer rating has drawn attention as a rare standout, and subscribers are being urged to watch it before it leaves the platform's rotation.
- 10AMD Ryzen AI Max PCs to run Perplexity's Portable Computer on Windows●Systems using AMD Ryzen AI Max Series processors can run Portable Computer on Windows for Perplexity subscribers. Source
AMD announced that systems built on its Ryzen AI Max Series processors will be able to run Perplexity's Portable Computer application on Windows, offered to Perplexity subscribers. The move pairs AMD's on-device AI silicon with Perplexity's AI assistant software, part of the broader push toward so-called agentic PCs that handle AI workloads locally. AMD shared the announcement through its newsroom, drawing attention from tech and semiconductor watchers.
- 11NFL 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.
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Musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have gone on strike, halting performances by one of the world's leading orchestras. The work stoppage comes amid stalled contract negotiations between players and orchestra management, though details of the disputed issues have not been made public. The strike affects scheduled concerts at Severance Hall and leaves audiences and subscribers awaiting word on whether performances will be canceled or rescheduled while both sides seek a resolution.
- 13CPS Energy relaunches community solar program in San Antonio▼CPS Energy's community solar program is back. Here's how it works.
CPS Energy has brought back its community solar program, allowing San Antonio residents to subscribe to solar energy without installing panels on their own homes. The San Antonio Express-News explains how the program works, including how customers can sign up and what the subscription covers. Interest centers on affordable access to renewable energy for utility customers.