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A Misconfiguration That Haunts Corporate Streaming Platforms Could Expose Sensitive Data

Top streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ have made sustained investments over the years to lock their content down. Whenever they can, they prevent users from accessing videos without a subscription or watching region-blocked content. New findings presented today at the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas, though, indicate that streaming platforms used for things like internal corporate broadcasts and sports livestreams can contain basic design flaws that allow anyone to access a vast

The best streaming deals: Save on YouTube TV, HBO Max, Disney+ and others

If you’ve been shocked by how much you spend on streaming services lately, you’re not alone. Companies like Netflix, Disney, Max and others have been consistently raising prices to the point where you may question if streaming is even worth it anymore. We at Engadget still think it is, but we also think you should be smart with your money — and that’s where streaming deals come in. Yes, it is possible to get discounts on services like Peacock and Paramount+, even if those deals aren’t as common

How to Watch Bayern Munich vs. Tottenham From Anywhere: Stream Preseason Friendly Soccer

Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich hosts Premier League club Tottenham on Thursday as both teams continue their preparations for the season ahead. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch this friendly match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Following its appearance at the recent FIFA Club World Cup, today's match is only Bayern's second preseason game of the summer. Vincent Komp

How to watch OpenAI’s ‘longer than usual’ GPT-5 reveal, as teased by a Death Star

“That’s no moon,” as Obi-Wan Kenobi once said. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stirred intrigue with a cryptic post last night showing the Death Star from Star Wars as a hint that something big is coming. That “something big” is undoubtedly GPT-5, OpenAI’s latest frontier model coming to ChatGPT. The company shared a less ambiguous post on X yesterday teasing the upcoming livestream. Since then, Altman has added that OpenAI’s next livestream will be “longer than usual” with a runtime of “about an hour.”

Massive IPTV piracy service with 28,000 channels taken offline

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) announced the shutdown of Rare Breed TV, a major illegal IPTV service provider, after reaching a financial settlement with its operators. North Carolina-based Rare Breed TV was one of the world's largest digital piracy operations, claiming to offer subscribers access to over 28,000 channels and more than 100,000 movies and series. "As part of the agreement, the operators will permanently shut down their illegal service and pay a significant f

The Hulu App May Not Be Long for This World

Hulu shows and movies have been available to stream on Disney+ for a while now, but Disney announced today that it finally plans to fully merge the two into a single app. Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston dropped the news in the company’s third-quarter earnings report this morning. In a statement, the two said that work is already underway to introduce new improvements in the Disney+ app in the coming months, including a more personalized homepage. They added that all this work will cu

ESPN’s new streaming service arrives August 21

ESPN’s long-awaited new standalone streaming service will launch on August 21, alongside an overhauled ESPN app that gives users a "more personalized, dynamic viewing experience." Simply (and potentially confusingly) called ESPN, the new platform arrives just ahead of the new NFL season and the US Open tennis competition, as well as a number of other returning sports that ESPN broadcasts. ESPN’s streaming service will be offered with a choice of two plans. The $30 per month ($300 annually) "unl

How to Watch Arsenal vs. Villarreal From Anywhere: Stream Preseason Friendly Soccer

Arsenal's preparations for the upcoming English Premier League campaign continue on Wednesday as the north London club returns to home turf to take on La Liga outfit Villarreal in the first match of the Emirates Cup preseason tournament. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch this friendly match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Summer signings Viktor Gyökeres, Christian Nørga

ESPN's Standalone Streaming Service and App to Launch Aug. 21

Just in time for the NFL and college football seasons, ESPN will launch its flagship streaming service and app Aug. 21. The service, which will simply be called ESPN, will cost $30 as a standalone service or $36 a month if bundled with Disney+ and Hulu. The NFL season kicks off on Sept. 4, and the first set of college games are scheduled for Aug. 23. Subscribers will receive access to all of ESPN's live games for all sports and programming from ESPN on ABC, ESPN2 and the SEC Network. On Wednes

Disney’s killing off the Hulu app, and that could be an expensive problem for you

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Disney is currently the sole owner of Hulu. While Disney has added Hulu content to Disney Plus, so far the apps have continued to exist separately. That’s set to change next year, as Disney shutters the Hulu app in favor of full Disney Plus integration. The streaming landscape is messy, to put things mildly. If we didn’t have enough conflict between services fighting over streaming rights, like the current acrimony between HBO Max and Paramount over

ESPN live sports streaming app gets launch date and bundle pricing

ESPN is launching its long-awaited standalone streaming service later this month. The sports-focused subscription video service officially has a launch date, bundle pricing, and other details confirmed. ESPN will launch its live sports streaming service on Thursday, August 21. That happens to be the same day that FOX is debuting its own standalone streaming service which includes live sports as well. The dedicated ESPN streaming service will be priced at $29.99/month, as previously announced,

ESPN’s live sports streaming service arrives this month

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The launch of ESPN’s long-awaited standalone streaming service is just weeks away. Alongside its earnings results on Wednesday, Disney revealed that ESPN’s streaming service and its “enhanced” app will arrive on August 21st for $29.99 per month. ESPN’s new stre

Disney will stop reporting its streaming subscriber numbers

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Disney announced that it will no longer report on subscriber numbers for its streaming services in its quarterly financial reports, following in the footsteps of Netflix. The decision comes after a quarter in which it reported 2.6 million new Disney Plus and Hulu subscribers, bringing it

Fox One Streaming Service to Launch in Time for NFL Season

Fox is beefing up its streaming business with Fox One, the company's new subscription streaming platform. The service will launch on Aug. 21 with a price tag of $20 a month or $200 annually. Fox's complete TV portfolio will be available on Fox One, and sports fans will be able to stream MLB and NFL games that air on the network. Fox News Channel, Fox Nation, Fox Sports, B1G, FS1, FS2, local Fox stations and the Fox Network are part of the programming, along with other brand channels and content

Here's How to Watch the Original The Naked Gun Movies in Order

Growing up, the Naked Gun series was a staple in my household. I rented the movies so regularly that my parents gave me the trilogy on DVD for Christmas one year. So when a reboot, or legacy sequel, titled The Naked Gun was announced, I was excited. And apparently, I wasn't the only one -- according to Box Office Mojo, the film generated nearly $17 million at the box office domestically in its opening weekend. Plus, The Naked Gun 2025 has a whopping 90% critic rating and 76% audience score on Ro

Roku Just Launched an Ad-Free Streaming Service for $2.99 a Month

If you’re fed up with rising streaming service costs, Roku has some good news for you. Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood says that the company’s just-launched streaming service cost “less than a cup of coffee.” However, he added, it is not meant to directly compete with Netflix and other streamers, but rather, complement them. Roku’s new ad-free service, Howdy, dropped today, and it comes at a time when the cost of commercial-free streaming has skyrocketed. It’s almost expected now that stream

Roku gets frugal with the content and price of its new streaming service

At a time when subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming services keep getting more expensive and their ads more extensive, Roku’s new streaming service, Howdy, is worth a closer look. Howdy launched today in the US for $3 per month. It is currently only accessible via a web browser or the Howdy app on Roku OS. Roku said in its announcement today that Howdy will roll out to “mobile and additional platforms in the near future." Howdy has, per Roku, “nearly 10,000 hours” of content from Warn

FOX One streaming service gets launch date and pricing

Earlier this year, we told you about plans for a standalone streaming service from FOX with a former Apple TV+ veteran at the helm. As of today, FOX has announced pricing and the launch date for its direct to consumers subscription video service. FOX One will launch in two weeks on Thursday, August 21. The new standalone streaming video service will cost $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. That’s a pretty hefty price compared to standalone streaming services from other networks. For example,

Roku Just Launched Howdy, a $3 Ad-Free Streaming Platform

Roku introduced a new streaming service on Tuesday, priced at $3 per month, and it's completely ad-free. It's called Howdy and the platform will offer thousands of movie and TV titles from familiar entertainment brands such as Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, FilmRise, along with Roku Originals. Rolling out across the US today, the service is aimed at viewers looking for a budget-friendly option during a year when customers are seeing price hikes among the major streamers. Howdy's library wil

Fox One will cost $19.99 per month when it arrives before NFL kickoff

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Fox has finally revealed more information about its new streaming service that will offer access to news and sports across the media company’s channels. The service, called Fox One, will cost $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year when it launches on August 21st —

Roku launches Howdy, a $2.99 ad-free streaming service

Roku is launching an ad-free, subscription streaming service called Howdy. The service costs $2.99 per month and features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from its partners, including Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles. The company says subscribers will be able to watch titles like “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Blind Side,” “Weeds,” and “Kids in the Hall,” as well as rom-coms, medical dramas, ‘90s comedy, and the like. “Howdy is ad-fr

8 Best Handheld Gaming Consoles (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Alternatives These aren't our top picks, but are still handheld options we'd recommend over others. MSI Claw 8 AI+ for $1,000: MSI has had a roller-coaster few years with its handheld game consoles, but all the deeply broken and flawed hardware has finally led to the Claw 8 AI+, which is a powerful entry. The hardware is beautiful, the button layout is well-done and ergonomic, despite the large size, and performance has been great. I've enjoyed failing miserably in Sekiro and have collected fa

These are the best streaming services you aren’t watching

We all know how to find our favorite shows and blockbuster films on mainstream streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+. But even as streaming has opened the door to millions of hours of on-demand entertainment, it can still feel like there’s nothing fresh or exciting to watch anymore. If you agree, it’s time to check out some of the more niche streaming services available, where you can find remarkable content unlikely to be available elsewhere. This article breaks down the best

Premier League Summer Series: Stream Bournemouth vs. West Ham From Anywhere

Bournemouth and West Ham play their third and final fixture of the Premier League Summer Series on Sunday as the preseason tournament moves to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are. Andoni Iraola's Cherries had a bright start to their US tour with a comfortable 3-0 win over Everton, but the team's preseason optimism was put in

Premier League Summer Series: Stream Man United vs. Everton From Anywhere

Manchester United will look to maintain their perfect record so far in the Premier League Summer Series as they take on Everton on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the preseason tournament's final fixture. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are. Comfortable back-to-back wins over West Ham and Bournemouth have put Ruben Amorim's Red Devils in the dr

Scottish Premiership Soccer: Stream Celtic vs. St. Mirren Live From Anywhere

Celtic begins its campaign for a fifth consecutive Scottish Premier League title on Sunday with a tricky-looking season opener at home to St. Mirren. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Another league triumph this season would see Brendan Rodgers' men surpass their eternal Glasgow rivals, Rangers, moving ahead with 56 Scottish top-flight t

How to Watch Australia vs. British & Irish Lions From Anywhere: Stream 3rd Test Rugby Union Free

The British and Irish Lions could claim an historic tour whitewash today as they take on Australia in the third and final Test at Accor Stadium. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the game isn't available where you are. The Lions enter this final clash with an unassailable 2-0 series lead, after Ireland fullback Hugo Keenan condemned the Wallabies to an agonizing defeat in las

Scottish Premiership Soccer: Stream Motherwell vs. Rangers Live From Anywhere

The Rangers campaign to win their first Scottish Premiership title in five years kicks off today with a potentially tricky trip to north Lanarkshire for a season opener against Motherwell. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Under new American ownership as well as new management following the appointment of former Southampton boss Russell

Is your Roku TV spying on you? It's possible, but here's how to put a stop to it

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Whenever I hear about consumer data tracking, my half-century-old brain dredges up that Hall and Oates hit called "Private Eyes" with the refrain "they're watching you." I don't mean to incite Big Brother paranoia; I know I'm not being spied on everywhere I go, especially not in the seclusion of my home. But while using streaming devices, you can almost guarantee that your entertainment and advertisement preferences are being tracked. Also: Your Apple TV is getting 5 useful f

The best streaming deals: Save on HBO Max, Disney+, YouTube TV and others

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Whether you’re a true cord-cutter or you just want to watch the next season of Stranger Things when it drops, everyone’s on the lookout for streaming deals nowadays. Plenty have chosen VOD and live TV streaming services over traditional cable in recent years, but the savings that choic