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New Releases on Netflix, Movistar Plus+, HBO Max, Prime Video, and More in the Week of August 17
The week of August 17 to 23 brings new releases to Netflix, Movistar Plus+, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more. Don't miss the latest series, movies, and documentaries arriving on these platforms.
Twitch is now allowing users to opt out of a default setting that permits Amazon to use their content, including streams, clips, and chats, for training its generative AI models. This announcement confirmed Amazon's use of user data, leading to widespread user backlash.
Roku adds an AI-generated channel to its streaming library, but the content feels like mindless filler.
All the Movies and Series That Will Disappear from Netflix in August 2026
Netflix is removing 62 movies and 7 series from its catalog in Spain in August 2026. Some content may return if renewed, but for now, it will be unavailable on the indicated dates. Here's a list of the best content leaving Netflix before it disappears.
AboFlah, a YouTube star with 50 million subscribers, wants his kids to live offline despite his own life being centered around streaming.
Netflix's growth story is slowing down, and the company is now in a different phase of its life cycle. The leadership team's updated reporting policy highlights this, and the business is now doing things that were previously unthinkable.
HBO Max is launching a new vertical video feature called HBO Max Shorts, which allows users to browse trailers, clips, and bonus content. The feature is currently being tested with select iPhone users and will eventually be rolled out to more devices and markets.
Netflix shares are down 25% in 2026, but the company has averaged annual gains of 21% over the past 15 years. Is this a good opportunity to invest in Netflix?
HBO Max has added short-form videos to its mobile app, featuring scenes from its library, trailers, and bonus content. The shorts are algorithmically delivered based on user watch history and can be accessed via the Shorts icon on the bottom navigation menu.
Apple TV announced the release date for Silo season 4, which will premiere summer 2027 and conclude the series. The final season will follow the conclusion of season 3, which is currently airing.
Apple TV has announced the streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, as well as new trailers for season 2 of Dark Matter and upcoming movie Matchbox.
Amazon's newest Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for 43 percent off, bringing the price down to $20. This compact and portable streaming device supports 1080p Full HD streaming and comes with Wi-Fi 6 support for smoother streaming.
Roku is increasing prices across its hardware range, with the Roku Ultra now costing $150 instead of $100. The company has confirmed its price hikes, citing rising memory costs.
Roku has increased the prices of its streaming players by up to 50%, citing the global memory-chip supply shortage caused by the rapid development of memory-intensive artificial intelligence tools. The biggest increases are for Roku's flagship devices, the Roku Ultra and …
NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service posted its first quarterly profit, with $189 million in adjusted EBITDA in Q2, fueled by the FIFA World Cup, NBA playoffs and Love Island USA. Subscriber base grew to 48 million.
Deezer, a French music streaming service, is removing AI-generated songs used for fraudulent streams. The company says it's getting nearly 90,000 fully AI-generated tracks every day, and 85% of those streams were fraudulent last year.
JioStar, a Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) subsidiary, has launched its first fully AI-generated micro-drama, "Game On: 4,000 Crore Empire," on its Tadka platform, and integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT for conversational search on its JioHotstar streaming app.
Volvo is rolling out an over-the-air update to its cars' infotainment systems that adds Apple Music to more than two million vehicles. Eligible Volvo customers who are new to Apple Music can get three months free, while returning subscribers who have been away for at leas…
Moonshine is a headless streaming server for Moonlight clients, written in Rust. It allows you to stream games from your PC to any device running Moonlight, with features like isolated streaming sessions, hardware video encoding, and HDR support.
Spotify has added music videos to its platform, but some users are annoyed with the default setting. Fortunately, there's now a toggle in the settings to disable music videos entirely.
YouTube TV Review: Even at This Price, Still the Best Channel Selection You'll Find
YouTube TV still leads live TV streaming on channel selection, interface and DVR, but its $83 monthly price makes the value harder to justify.
Apple TV’s new limited series ‘Lucky’, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, is now streaming. The show follows a con artist on the run from the FBI and a ruthless crime boss.
Plex is experiencing major service issues, with users reporting problems across streaming, its API, Discover Together, and live TV program guide data for over an hour.
FuboTV stock rose after the company announced a leadership change, with Alisa Bowen taking over as CEO. Bowen is a former Disney executive with experience in growing streaming services.
U.S. consumers are grappling with 'funflation,' or inflated prices for live experiences, which are now affecting at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing video games. Major companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Spotify have raised prices in the pa…
Disney Plus is considering making some of its content free to watch, according to a report from Business Insider. A source tells the outlet that Adam Smith, Disney’s chief product and technology officer, mentioned a free streaming tier during the company’s town hall on Th…
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,' 'Big Brother' and More: See What's New on Paramount Plus in July
New releases on Paramount Plus include a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Big Brother, Wardriver starring Dane DeHaan, and The Real Wolf of Wall Street.
Music streaming service TIDAL is implementing a new policy to prevent fully AI-generated music from earning money on its platform and will use automated tools to remove AI music impersonating artists. This move aims to protect "organic creativity" and respond to listener …
A California law banning loud streaming ads takes effect on July 1, requiring streaming services to keep ads at or below the volume of accompanying video content.
Sony is removing Studio Canal movies from the PlayStation Store due to a licensing deal expiration. Customers who purchased these movies will lose access to them.