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Sheena Vasani
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Prime members can now “pre-order” the ad-free version of Prime Video before it goes live on January 29th.

Yeah, we’re still wrapping our heads around the point of this as well — Amazon’s not exactly offering any preorder incentives like, say, a deal here — but here’s a random preorder link nevertheless.

That’s one pricey subscription

Netflix is at an all-time high. Disney is cracking down on password sharing. And Apple TV Plus has doubled its prices. Will the streaming squeeze ever end?

Emma Roth
It’s time to rethink our relationships with streaming services

With streaming services across the board raising their prices, you owe it to yourself to have a good deep think about what you want out of all these subscriptions and what you’re actually getting for your money.

Charles Pulliam-Moore
This is why streaming Netflix, Disney Plus, and HBO Max keeps getting more expensive

It’s a lose-lose situation. While some streamers are losing money by paying to get content on their platforms, others are losing money by distributing it on their own platforms. The result? Price hikes.

Emma Roth
Disney Plus and Hulu are getting steep price hikesDisney Plus and Hulu are getting steep price hikes
Emma Roth and Richard Lawler