The Stream Desk: streaming news
Short, sourced write-ups on streaming price changes, new services and sports rights, with what each change means for your monthly bill. Every story links to its source.
- Walmart raises prices on its onn Google TV streamers by $10
Walmart's onn Google TV lineup now costs $10 more per device, with the 4K Pro at $69.98 and the Full HD stick at $39.98.
- Five NBA teams moved local games to DAZN this season
Five NBA teams signed exclusive local streaming deals with DAZN before the 2026-27 season, keeping only some games on over-the-air TV.
- Netflix wins Spanish rights to the 2030 men's World Cup
Netflix will stream all 104 matches of the 2030 World Cup in Spain. US rights for 2030 and 2034 have not been sold yet.
- Disney+ and Hulu ad-free plans rise to $21.49 a month
Disney raised its standalone ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans by $2.50 to $21.49 each; the ad-free Disney+, Hulu bundle went to $21.99.
- Apple TV streaming price rises to $14.99 a month
Apple raised its Apple TV subscription from $12.99 to $14.99 a month and the annual plan from $99 to $119, effective immediately.
- Peacock raises prices on all three plans
Peacock Premium went to $12.99, Premium Plus to $19.99 and Select to $8.99, NBCUniversal's fourth Peacock price increase in four years.
- Prime Video's ad-free option becomes Ultra at $4.99 a month
Amazon renamed its Prime Video ad-free add-on to Prime Video Ultra and raised it from $2.99 to $4.99 a month in the US.