Disney Plus is considering making some streaming content available for free. TechCrunch reported on July 10 that Disney discussed the possibility of offering a free tier during an internal town hall meeting. Adam Smith, Disney’s chief product and technology officer, mentioned the plan, but the company has not decided which films or series would be free or when it would launch. The move is seen as a response to competition from free services and shifting viewing trends.

Fox will acquire Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $22 billion. The boards of both companies have already approved the transaction, TechCrunch reported on Sunday. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. Fox aims to combine Fox News, its sports channels, its free ad-supported streaming service Tubi and Roku’s connected TV platform, seeking to expand its advertising precision and reduce reliance on traditional broadcasting.