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OTT streaming M&A surge may raise prices and cut consumer choice
A report warned that major mergers and acquisitions in the streaming industry could concentrate content and distribution in a few companies, increasing consumers\' costs and narrowing choice. Ars Technica cited cases involving Disney and Fubo, including a lawsuit that ended after a deal combining Hulu+ Live TV and Fubo, with Disney taking about 70 percent of the new company. It also noted Fubo raised monthly fees by $15 after resolving a dispute with NBCUniversal.
Telecommunications & Media
Chinese short dramas close in on OTT rivals
Short dramas of about 1 to 3 minutes an episode are emerging as a new rival to online video services. Global short-drama platform ReelShort has already surpassed major OTT services such as Netflix and Disney+ in mobile viewing time. Usage across short-drama apps is rising quickly, and sales are forecast to grow this year. China is expanding production using generative AI, while concerns are growing over addiction, spending and content quality.
Telecommunications & Media
Disney raises Disney+ and Hulu prices, considers free tier
Disney has raised subscription prices again for Disney+ and Hulu, including its ad-free bundle and standalone plans. The ad-free Disney+ and Hulu bundle rises to $21.99 a month, while the ad-free standalone plans rise to $21.49. The ad-supported standalone plans were adjusted to $12.49 a month. Disney has also been reported to be considering a free Disney+ tier and recently added a playlist feature.
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Telecommunications & Media
KT offers Chuseok holiday perks from movie discounts to roaming
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Games & Commerce
Disney+ changes terms to allow ads across all plans, including premium
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AI & Enterprise
Disney hires Character.AI CEO Anand as its first CTO, boosting shift into a tech company
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Games & Commerce
Kakao Entertainment, Disney Korea to expand K-pop IP globally with 10 projects
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Telecommunications & Media
Amazon Prime Video joins short-form news race with News Clips
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Games & Commerce
Gstar organising committee unveils second lineup for G-CON 2026 with narrative and AI in focus
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Games & Commerce
Naver Labs unveils Kansong Museum VR tour to digitally preserve collection
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Telecommunications & Media
Global OTT rules shift as bundling gains momentum
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AI & Enterprise
LG Uplus expands Udok Pick benefits, adds eight AI subscriptions
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AI & Enterprise
YouTube to raise bar for creator monetisation
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AI & Enterprise
Disney Plus beta tests AI search using natural language and voice
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Telecommunications & Media
Disney allies with TikTok to bring fan-made short videos to Disney+
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Telecommunications & Media
LG Uplus launches Aldot Club benefits program for budget mobile customers
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Games & Commerce
Best 5 picks from Apple Arcade
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AI & Enterprise
ChatGPT \'tell me why I should not buy it\' helped cut unnecessary spending