The recent film was a big hit, but the series wasn't available to watch anywhere.

Your Roku can do more than stream online content. Let's get you prepared for the next internet outage.

Spotify's Release Radar can now deliver more personalized music recommendations.

People in Europe will soon lose access to Studio Canal movies they paid for on the PlayStation Store.

If you've been feeling shamed or annoyed by the question popping up during your binge-watching sessions, here's how to turn off the feature.

Apple TV Really is the New (Old) HBO — From a quality-perspective, I’ve been saying this for years at this point, but Janko Roettgers‘ point here is a slightly different one: that Apple TV is relying on a few tentpole shows to drive their subscriptions and word-of-mouth, just like HBO used to do in the days of cable. But streaming has obviously changed everything, and as a result, Apple TV remains a non-player to the point of still not showing up on overall charts despite some of their high-profile content.

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Während HBO seinerzeit „It’s not TV!“ proklamierte, scheint Apple heute zu sagen: „It’s not streaming!“

Was (weiterhin) fehlt: Marketing. Sie bekommen es nicht hin, frische Hits wie „Widow’s Bay“ ins Rampenlicht zu stellen. Pluribus war vielleicht die erste Ausnahme, die direkt zur Staffel 1 auch entsprechend beworben wurde.

Der Erfolg von Severance, Ted Lasso und Co. schien dagegen für sie selbst eine Überraschung und blieb auch lange nach dem Release ohne (Werbe-)Reaktion.

Wir wissen nicht, was Apple für Apple TV als Erfolg definiert. Ohne werbefinanzierte Preisstufe und nur mit kleinem Katalog kann es gut sein, dass Prestige, Cross-Promotion (zu Live-Sport) und ein gutes Argument fürs Servicegeschäft weitgehend die internen Erwartungen erfüllen.

Bislang limitiert die eingeschränkte Reichweite scheinbar nicht den Zugang zu Talenten und guten Skripten. Slow Horses, Silo, Your Friends & Neighbors sowie Margo’s Got Money Troubles sind ausnahmslos hochkarätig (besetzt) – nur erreicht Apple damit nicht annähernd eine Publikumsgröße wie Netflix oder Disney.

Our expert sports fan made a detailed guide on what sports you can watch on Apple TV in multiview and how to do so. Plus, some tips for non-Apple TV users too.

It might involve connecting a keyboard to your TV, which is as fun as it sounds.

If you're going to spend about $20 a month anyway, here's how to make sure you're doing more than just avoiding ads.

'Dealies' is about the staff of a big box store.

Spotify podcasts are getting the personalized AI slop treatment.

Premium Spotify users in the US might start getting a shot at reserved concert tickets.

Spotify is working on a paid AI tool for covers and remixes.

Catch the F1 Canadian Grand Prix live on a service that isn't Apple.

Advertising has become big business for the streamer.

Your wish for a vertical recommendation carousel has been granted.

It will cover events from Queen Victoria's death in 1901 until Princess Elizabeth's wedding.

Streaming has become the default way most of us watch TV and movies, but the sheer number of services now available can make choosing what to subscribe to feel like a chore. Each platform leans into something different, from original shows and blockbuster films to comfort rewatches and niche libraries, and not all of them earn a permanent spot in your monthly budget.

This guide focuses on the on-demand streaming services that are the most worthwhile to live with day to day. Whether you’re lining up a few episodes after work, sharing an account with family or just want a reliable place to find something worth watching, these are the streaming services that consistently deliver the best mix of content, value and usability right now.

Best streaming services for 2026

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