Streaming 4 March 2026 - 6 May 2026

Disney Earnings Beat: Disney Stock Jumps as Josh D’Amaro Puts Disney+ and Parks at the Center
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Disney Earnings Beat: Disney Stock Jumps as Josh D’Amaro Puts Disney+ and Parks at the Center

Disney reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.57 per share on $25.2 billion revenue, beating analyst estimates and sending shares up over 4% premarket. Streaming operating income jumped 88% to $582 million, while park revenue rose 7% to $9.49 billion. Net income fell to $2.25 billion from $3.28 billion due to a prior tax benefit. ESPN operating income dropped 5% amid higher costs.
May 6, 2026
Amazon’s New Fire TV Stick HD Signals the End of Android — and Sideloading — on Fire TV Sticks
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Amazon’s New Fire TV Stick HD Signals the End of Android — and Sideloading — on Fire TV Sticks

Amazon will launch its new Fire TV Stick HD on April 29, running Vega OS instead of Android-based Fire OS. The switch blocks sideloading, restricting users to apps from the Amazon Appstore. The device is slimmer, supports Wi-Fi 6, and will ship in over a dozen countries. Amazon has not commented on future plans for the Fire TV lineup.
April 18, 2026
Amazon’s $35 Fire TV Stick HD Gets Slimmer as Ember Artline TV Preorders Open
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Amazon’s $35 Fire TV Stick HD Gets Slimmer as Ember Artline TV Preorders Open

Amazon on Wednesday launched a slimmer $34.99 Fire TV Stick HD and opened preorders for its first Ember Artline televisions, starting at $899.99. The new stick, about 30% slimmer and faster than before, ships later this month with Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Alexa+, and Adaptive Display. Ember Artline TVs, featuring matte 4K QLED screens and over 2,000 artworks, ship April 22 in the U.S. and Canada.
April 15, 2026
Amazon Rolls Out Apple TV and Peacock Bundle on Prime Video for $19.99 in U.S.
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Amazon Rolls Out Apple TV and Peacock Bundle on Prime Video for $19.99 in U.S.

Amazon’s Prime Video launched a U.S.-only bundle offering Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99 a month, undercutting the separate price by over 30%. The deal, available through the Prime Video app, includes access to both services’ originals, network shows, films, and live sports. Amazon called the offer limited-time. Existing Apple or Peacock subscribers may need to adjust subscriptions to avoid double billing.
April 15, 2026
Spotify lets users turn off all videos in its app as audio-first controls roll out worldwide
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Spotify lets users turn off all videos in its app as audio-first controls roll out worldwide

Spotify is rolling out new controls letting users disable all video features across its app, including music videos, Canvas loops, and video podcasts. Family plan managers can now turn off video for any member. The update applies to mobile, desktop, web, and TV, but video ads and some motion visuals will remain. The rollout is gradual and covers both free and paid users.
April 9, 2026