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4 days ago | 
cnet.com | Kourtnee Jackson
With summer break in full swing and more free time on the calendar, you might be relying on your favorite streaming apps more than ever. But if you're starting to feel like your monthly charges are spiraling out of control, you're not imagining it. Between rising subscription fees, extra charges for sharing accounts and the temptation to sign up for every must-watch show, streaming is looking a lot like the cable bundles we all ditched years ago.
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4 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Kourtnee Jackson
Now"They f*** you up, your mum and dad," Philip Larkin once memorably wrote. "They may not mean to, but they do." Now surely the great British poet and novelist, who died three decades ago, did not set out to sum up the books coming out this week, but his famous line does a rather effective job of it …
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6 days ago | 
cnet.com | Kourtnee Jackson
Although the summer solstice isn't until June 20, you may've already proclaimed the start of summer with vacay plans and an entertainment checklist. Picking something good to stream on TV is part of those plans, right? Sports fans will be tuning in for the NBA Finals this month, Hulu is cooking with The Bear and Netflix is set to pull us in for new seasons of Squid Game and Ginny & Georgia. And if you're into reality TV, Love Island USA is returning this month, too.
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6 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Kourtnee Jackson
CNET and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Marvel's Ironheart, season 4 of The Bear and Squid Game 3 are debuting on streaming services in June. Although the summer solstice isn't until June 20, you may've already proclaimed the start of summer with vacay plans and an entertainment checklist. Picking something good to stream on TV is part of those plans, right?
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1 week ago | 
cnet.com | Kourtnee Jackson
Line up for the doctor. One Piece fans know who's joining Netflix's live-action show for season 2, and today, Tony Tony Chopper made his official appearance for a sneak peek of what's to come. We first spotted his reddish hat and signature antlers during the streamer's Geeked Week celebration last fall, but Netflix revealed Chopper during its live Tudum event. When the series returns in 2026, the beloved character will be voiced by Mikaela Hoover.
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1 week ago | 
cnet.com | Aaron Pruner |Kourtnee Jackson
Murderbot is the latest must-see sci-fi series to hit Apple TV Plus. Based on Martha Wells' Hugo- and Nebula Award-winning bestselling series, the sci-fi comedy follows a self-hacking security robot assigned to protect its crew while trying to make sense of its newfound sentience. It loves trashy TV, but despises human emotions. What a conundrum. Alexander Skarsgård leads the series as the cyborg in question.
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1 week ago | 
cnet.com | Kourtnee Jackson
As Thunderbolts continues its theater run as part of Marvel's Cinematic Universe, Captain America: Brave New World is now streaming and can be watched as much as you want. Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson, who took over as superhero Captain America after Steve Rogers passed him the shield.
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1 week ago | 
cnet.com | Kourtnee Jackson
While Thunderbolts continues to make its mark in Marvel's Cinematic Universe, Captain America: Brave New World is ready to make its streaming debut on Disney Plus. Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson, who took over as superhero Captain America after Steve Rogers passed him the shield. The story builds on his iteration of the character in the MCU TV series Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and drops Sam into an evil plot that may or may not involve President "Thunderbolt" Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford).
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Kourtnee Jackson
A little over a week remains before Netflix live-streams its 2025 Tudum event from Los Angeles, but you can still make plans now for summer that include the streamer's entertainment lineup or themed food and drinks for your snack bar. Remember last year's popcorn drop? For those in the mood for fancy refreshments, Netflix offers a collection of Bridgerton fare through Williams Sonoma like drink mixers, high tea goods and a branded cookbook.
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Kourtnee Jackson |David Katzmaier
Switching from cable to streaming might feel a little overwhelming or like a hassle, but it could be just what you need. With TV costs on the rise, there are plenty of alternatives you can consider, such as live TV streaming services and affordable skinny bundles. Cord-free live services come with perks like a broad mix of channels, DVR and no long-term commitments. Stream sports and more, and these services offer more channel options than antennas but also let you watch on your computer or phone.
