Alan Byrne

Jan 19, 2025 | tinnitist.com | Stuart Murdoch |Henry Alford |Alan Byrne

Well, this is novel. Literally. For the first time in forever, this roundup includes a work of fiction — Belle & Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch’s Nobody’s Empire. Then again, since it’s the story of a young Scottish man named Stuart who becomes a songwriter, calling it totally fictional might be a stretch. Either way, it’s on my to-do list — as is the new Joni Mitchell bio I Dream Of Joni, if only because I love a pun.

Oct 7, 2024 | dealnews.com | Alan Byrne

Yes, it's true that Disney is increasing prices pretty much across the board. Here's what you need to know. Published It's the news no streaming subscriber wants to hear — prices are going up. In this case, we're talking about the Disney Plus price increase in 2024, and it's just one among other streaming companies taking this step. But while the Disney Plus price hike is just the latest, it's also one of the furthest-reaching changes.

Sep 3, 2024 | dealnews.com | Alan Byrne

Offers from Verizon and other carriers will let you get up to $1,000 in credits when you trade in an eligible smartphone. As has been tradition for a considerable amount of time, Apple has done an annual refresh of its iPhone lineup, and four new iPhone 16 models are taking center stage this year. What's more, iPhone 16 deals from Verizon, AT&T, and other carriers could get you what amounts to an iPhone 16 for free.

Sep 2, 2024 | dealnews.com | Alan Byrne

Paramount+ Streaming ServiceStore: Paramount+Price: $2.50 per monthNew and returning customers can save 50% on their first year of the Paramount Plus Essential plan, paying just $2.50 per month for the first 12 months — after that, the price will increase to the then-current rate. That means you can get your first year for just $29.99 overall, and if you aren't totally sold, you can cancel your subscription before the new price kicks in.

Aug 16, 2024 | dealnews.com | Alan Byrne

If you want more than Disney Plus, it's worth leaning into a bundle that groups it with other streaming services. Published Bundles are a good way to save on various products and services, so it should come as no surprise that companies are leaning into them with streaming platforms. Given that so many of these services exist now, raking in customers can involve figuring out ways to offer their products at a good value. Disney Plus is one streaming service available in bundle form.