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The streaming service HBO Max will become available to viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland from March 26. These countries will join over 110 territories worldwide where the platform is already available. Despite some HBO series like Euphoria previously being broadcast through other services, viewers will now gain direct access to exclusive projects.
The social media network Bluesky has made the Live Now feature available to all users. As part of the v1.114 update, streamers can add a badge to their avatar linking to a live Twitch stream. Previously, the feature was tested with a limited set of accounts, including the official NBA profile.
The Anna's Archive group, which positions itself as an open search engine for shadow libraries, reported that it managed to copy Spotify's music library. According to the team, metadata of about 256 million tracks were collected, of which over 86 million are actual music files. The total volume is almost 300 TB.
Spotify is adding a direct messaging feature for sharing music, podcasts and audiobooks. The feature is available to Free and Premium subscription users and is protected by encryption.
Apple TV+ has gone up in price by 30 per cent to $13. But when trying to cancel the subscription, some users get a hidden 54% discount for two months.
Apple's "F1: The Movie" starring Brad Pitt has surpassed $600 million in worldwide box office receipts, becoming the actor's highest-grossing film and a record for Apple.
Amazon has confirmed the premiere of Blade Runner 2099 for 2026. The series will star Michelle Yeoh and is being produced by Ridley Scott. The plot is being kept secret.
Apple TV+ raises monthly subscription to $13. The annual subscription and Apple One remain unchanged. For current subscribers, the change will take effect 30 days after the next renewal.
HyperX has unveiled the Cloud Alpha 2, a new flagship gaming headset with a record 250 hours on a single charge and a stylish RGB-lit stand.
Spotify has announced price increases for Premium subscriptions in several regions of the world. The changes will take effect from August 2025.
Amazon MGM is launching a TV series based on the cult game Wolfenstein. The main character, B.J. Blaskowitz, fights against the Nazis in an alternate history. The showrunner will be Patrick Somerville, the project is being produced by Kilter Films (Fallout) and MachineGames. Plot and cast details are not yet available, but fans are already asking Alan Ritchson for the lead role.
YouTube's advertising revenue rose 13% in the second quarter of 2025 to $9.8bn, exceeding analysts' expectations and strengthening the platform's position in the media advertising market.
The top 10 streaming shows of 2025 include "The Squid Game," "Reacher" and "Split." Netflix loses share, from 80% to 50%. Apple TV+ and Amazon are gaining ground, YouTube and Roku are taking viewers' attention away.
Apple plans to buy the rights to broadcast Formula One in the US for Apple TV+ following the success of the Brad Pitt film.
