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The latest news, reviews, and rumors from the biggest video streaming platforms on the planet. With Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+ all competing in the streaming wars for your attention, Digital Trends is here to break down everything you need to know. Whether you’re looking for the best shows and movies or just trying to decide which platform you want to subscribe to, we’ve done all the research, so you don’t have to.
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Netflix has its own AI studio now, and AI-generated content is coming for your feed whether you like it or not
Netflix has been secretly building an AI animation studio called INKubator to produce animated shorts and specials using generative AI tools.
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (April 24-26)
This weekend's Netflix watchlist spans three very different worlds. A 19th-century murder mystery based on a Margaret Atwood novel, a Danish serial killer thriller, and a Japanese sumo drama that is impossible to put down.
YouTube TV now lets you create the multiview layout of your dream
YouTube has a Multiview feature, which lets you watch up to four live streams simultaneously on a single screen. Previously, you were stuck with preselected channel combinations that were mostly limited to live sports but it’s soon going to change. The platform recently used Multiview to stream Coachella, so viewers could watch multiple stages at […]
Dante vs. Vergil showdown in Devil May Cry Season 2 trailer has us completely hooked
Netflix has dropped a trailer for Devil May Cry Season 2, teasing an epic clash between Dante and Vergil and setting up two major villains.
The Boys season 5 is out, and the show continues to be a documentary of modern America
Though The Boys about superheroes, the hit Prime Video show has never felt more like real-world America now that season 5 is out.
AI streaming is going mainstream in China, whether audiences want it or not
IQiyi, China's Netflix, is overhauling its entire business around AI-generated content and launching a new tool that can handle almost every aspect of filmmaking.
The best movies on Netflix right now (April 2026)
The best movies on Netflix this month include Peaky Blinders: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Immortal Man, War Machine, The Green Knight, and How to Train Your Dragon.
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (April 2026)
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video this month include Crime 101, Pretty Lethal, The Menu, Super 8, The Great Escape, Sinners, and more.
Netflix is about to feel more like social media with a vertical feed coming soon
Netflix is launching a vertical video discovery feed by end of April, letting you swipe through show and movie clips before jumping into a full watch.
Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus just got cheaper together, and Amazon is the one making it happen
That's a nice deal!
The smart home was supposed to be open, but it’s becoming a toll booth
The smart home promised seamless convenience. What it increasingly delivers is a polished system of gatekeeping, where screens, speakers, and dashboards shape what gets seen, what gets used, and what keeps charging after the hardware is already paid for.
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (April 10-12)
If you are looking for something genuinely good to watch this weekend, we have a a quietly disturbing psychological horror, a gritty crime drama, and a retro sci-fi mystery that deserves to be on your watchlist.
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (April 10-12)
Looking for something different this weekend? These three underrated Netflix movies skip the usual recommendations and deliver raw emotion, dark storytelling, and unexpected humor that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 – release date, episodes, new characters and timeline explained
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is an animated Netflix spinoff set in winter 1985, bringing back Eleven, Mike, and the gang alongside a new character named Nikki Baxter and a fresh monster called the Snowshark.
Maul – Shadow Lord gives this iconic Sith Lord the Star Wars series he deserves
With the release of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, an iconic villain gets his due with a dark, gripping, and thoughtful animated series.
Netflix’s VOID AI removes objects while preserving real-world motion
Netflix is detailing an AI video tool that goes beyond simple cleanup. Its system, called VOID, cuts elements from footage while keeping everything else behaving in a way that still feels grounded. That marks a shift for AI video editing. Existing tools can erase unwanted elements, but they often leave behind movement that feels off, […]
Netflix has a new gaming app for kids that gets rid of ads and payments
Netflix just launched Playground, a free standalone gaming app for kids 8 and under with no ads, no in-app purchases, and characters from Peppa Pig, Sesame Street, and more.
Netflix told by court to refund customers over repeated price hikes
Netflix may have to repay Italian subscribers after a court ruled against years of price increases. Customers could see hundreds of euros in refunds, but an appeal will decide if those payouts actually happen.
It’s just $1, but Netflix is again raising the hit on your streaming wallet
For the ad-free plan, the price hike is worth two dollars. Also, if you add a co-subcriber, you pay extra for them, as well.
Xbox could make Game Pass cheaper, and even bundle it with Netflix
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly exploring cheaper Game Pass tiers and a possible Netflix bundle, according to new reports.
This utterly simple fix can make buffering less frustrating while streaming videos online
Instead of freezing to buffer, videos could play slightly slower without you noticing, with research showing this approach feels smoother and less frustrating for most viewers.
A new Netflix, but over USB? Video StoreAge sells indie films on thumb drives
Video StoreAge is offering indie films on USB drives, letting you own movies permanently instead of relying on streaming platforms where titles can disappear.
Netflix is bringing back KPop Demon Hunters for a sequel
KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel on Netflix, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to continue the story of the demon fighting K pop group Huntrix.
The best shows on Hulu right now (March 2026)
The best shows on Hulu include Love Story, R.J. Decker, Paradise, Scrubs, The Nanny, The Good Place, and Alien: Earth.
Best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more
The best new movies to stream include One Battle After Another, Wicked: For Good, Fackham Hall, Frankenstein, Sinners, and Superman.
The best new shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and more
The best new shows to stream include Ted, Invincible, One Piece, Stranger Things, Fallout, and more.
The best movies on Hulu right now (March 2026)
The best movies on Hulu include Sentimental Value, The Secret Agent, Finding Nemo, Ghostbusters, and more.
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