🩻 I hope it can’t see me naked: Amazon’s Prime Video X-Ray tool is in beta testing. AI creates spoiler-free summaries of a TV episode or season you’ve missed or need a refresher on. For now, it’s only on Fire TV devices. Where was this when I was watching “Succession”?
Fire up the TV: Here’s what to stream in April
Don’t want to waste precious time looking for something to watch? Let me point you straight to the good stuff! Here’s everything new this month that’s worth a stream.
Netflix
Hello, black leather, bullets and Keanu: All three “Matrix” movies are on Netflix this month. If that’s not your bag, “Happy Gilmore” with Adam Sandler is always a hole-in-one. Or treat the kids to “Hotel Transylvania” (and then “Hotel Transylvania 2”).
Watch for new seasons of “The Circle,” “Heartbreak High,” “Spirit Rangers” and “As the Crow Flies.” Oh, and don’t forget all four seasons of the adventure series “Black Sails.” No need to pirate it!
Hulu
Lots of cool movies hitting Hulu this month, including the star-packed thriller “Don’t Worry Darling,” the Coen brothers’ classic “The Big Lebowski” and DC Comics blockbuster “Wonder Woman.”
As for series, check out new seasons of “We’re Here” and “Ugliest House in America” — you know, for when you wanna feel better about your fixer‑upper.
Amazon Prime Video
You’ve got the ‘80s classic “Top Gun,” the ‘90s hit “Titanic” and the 2015 Bond flick “Spectre.” Or pay homage to the ‘70s with the latest movie in the “Exorcist” franchise, “The Exorcist: Believer.” Thanks, I’ll pass.
As far as shows go, your best bets are all seasons of “House” and the latest video-game-to-TV adaptation, “Fallout.” I swear there’s a new adaptation of something every day.
Max
If you have an extra 20 hours on your hands, binge all eight “Harry Potter” movies on Max this month. There’s a ton of other great stuff, like this year’s Oscar-winning “The Zone of Interest” and 2003 classic “Lost in Translation.” Ooh, maybe I’ll watch that when I’m missing Japan.
Streaming prices are out of control - See what services are charging
We’ve come a long way from the days of visiting Blockbuster Video on a Friday night to find a few movies to pass the weekend. These days, you don’t have to get off the couch to rent the latest Hollywood smash hit.
Now, you just fire up the smart TV and connect to your favorite streaming service to have fantastic content at your fingertips. Giants like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Paramount+ have emerged as dominant players, offering a vast array of movies, TV shows and original content.
🪦 Freevee, we hardly knew ye: Amazon’s free ad-supported streaming service is merging into Prime Video. You might know some of their shows, like “Jury Duty” and “Bosch: Legacy” (or not). Now you’ll find them in the Watch for Free section. I guess Amazon decided Freevee was past its prime.
Streaming service price rises are coming, but that might actually be a good thing
Don’t shoot the messenger! Paying more for what you watch is something no one wants to do. The good news is it might help make the content you actually want to watch more widely available.
Keep reading for details on streaming services that might be changing soon.
10 Roku app tricks to get the most out of your streaming services
When it comes to streaming services, you’re spoiled for choice: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV, and Disney+ are just some of the more popular ones.
Do you mostly watch network TV shows? Are you a big sports fan? If you answered yes to those questions, you might want to consider switching back to cable. It could even end up costing you less in the long run. Tap or click here for our report.
Jeff needs the money: Amazon is going to double its Prime Video ad volume in 2025. Right now, you’ll see two to three-and-a-half minutes of ads per hour, with no commercials in the middle of content. How much worse will it get? Expect around six minutes of ads per hour. Bet that’s long enough for some people to cough up the extra $36 a year to go ad-free. Btw, Netflix and Disney+ run five minutes of ads per hour.
Ad-ception: Next time you open Amazon Prime Video, brace yourself for ads when you hit pause — even when you’re already watching a commercial. These “shoppable carousels” show up as a sliding lineup of products. You can turn them off … for an extra $3 per month. Jeff Bezos needs the money.
Do you prefer YouTube or Netflix? It might come down to how old you are
It’s no secret that different age groups stream different content. But where’s the line in the sand that determines whether someone gravitates toward Netflix or YouTube?
According to new survey data presented by Publisher’s Clearing House, the magic number is 45.
5 things you didn't know your smart TV could do
More and more people are cutting the cord in exchange for streaming services. You can watch Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video and more via a smart TV or streaming box.
You are spoiled for choice when it comes to streaming devices and smart TVs. As displays get larger and streaming sticks get smaller, how do you know which is best for you? Luckily we put together a list to help you choose. Tap or click here for the best streaming device and smart TV options.
Need something to stream? 10 great shows and movies we're watching right now
Sick of binging the “Big Bang Theory” over and over again? With so many streaming services out there, it’s easy to think we can never run out of good television to watch. Tap or click here to stream like a pro: seven Netflix hacks you’ll use all the time.
Easy way to see everything you've ever ordered on Amazon
With free and super-fast shipping on millions of products, Amazon has become a convenient place to get, well, everything.
However, if you are ordering from Amazon constantly, it’s easy to forget about a package or two. You might not notice when one package goes missing if it’s an insignificant item. So how do you keep track?
Beat this game and win CBS All Access free for life
Millions of Americans have gotten rid of cable and replaced it with streaming services. It’s a great way to save money and the hassle of long service contracts.
There are tons of options to choose from when it comes to streaming, and more are constantly being added. There are services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Apple TV, for starters. Which streaming service is best for you? Tap or click here to find out as we compare some of the top options.
Tech freebies: How to get free stuff
Why spend extra money on tech when there are plenty of freebies to go around? If you know where to look, you can get streaming services, cloud storage and even gadgets without paying a dime.
A warning before you go looking on your own: Scammers will frequently use promises of free subscriptions or products to trick you into downloading malware or giving up personal info. Tap or click here to see a free Netflix offer that turned out to be a scam.
Netflix just raised its prices – Here’s how much
How many streaming services do you have subscriptions to? Three? Four? Even more?
There are so many great streaming options available these days that it’s hard to have just one. Whether it’s a music service like Pandora or Spotify Premium or streaming movie and TV platforms like Netflix or Disney+, we’ve got to have them all. Tap or click here to compare the subscription costs of each streaming service.
Host the perfect movie night: All the tech and fun extras you need
If you want to immerse yourself in cinema right now, you can host a movie night at home. All you need are a few tech gadgets and fun extras to create the perfect setup.
If you’re a Mac fan who wants to stream films on movie night, Apple’s streaming device is one of the better options out there. Apple TV doesn’t get as much love as the other streaming devices, but the features it offers are awesome.
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Netflix drops free 30-day offer - 15 free trials to try instead
Netflix was one of the first streaming services to go mainstream — and since then, the landscape for online movies and TV has changed drastically. Now, there are so many streaming networks that we can barely list them all.
The privacy secret the streaming services don't want you to know
How much time do you spend binging your favorite shows on streaming services? If you don’t know, check with Netflix, Hulu or Roku — because these companies certainly do.
Streaming services collect user data the same way social media companies do. But unlike social media companies, streaming services have in-depth knowledge about your tastes and viewing habits. Tap or click here to see how long it takes to binge-watch the most popular shows on streaming.
15 channels you can add to your Amazon Prime Video account you never knew before
You may be surprised to find out Amazon Prime Video can be more than just Amazon Prime Video. There are tons of channels you can add to your account, from big names like HBO to a variety of smaller channels that service many niches.
Can't decide what to watch? Try this streaming recommendation app
Back when cable TV was your only option the system was broken. You ended up paying tons of money every month just to watch television. Just how much you’d pay depended upon which package you chose. Certain channels came in certain packages, and then there were separate packages for premium channels, sports and any other type of niche.