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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.

M. Priyadarshini

March 17

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler pose backstage with the Oscar® for Actor in a Leading Role during the 98th Oscars® at Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Here’s how horror movies won big at the Oscars this year

Sinners, Frankenstein, and Weapons took home eight Oscars, breaking new ground for horror movies at the 2026 Academy Awards.

A. Orlando

March 16

Michelle Pfeiffer holding a book and sitting in a chair in The Madison.

I just watched The Madison, here’s why Yellowstone fans should watch Taylor Sheridan’s new series

Paramount+ has released Taylor Sheridan's new series, The Madison, and it's the perfect series for fans of his hit Yellowstone franchise.

A. Orlando

March 16

Hollywood’s biggest filmmaker just came out clean about using AI in movies

Steven Spielberg says he has never used AI in his films and believes the technology should not replace human creativity in filmmaking, speaking at SXSW 2026.

Moinak Pal

March 14

Prime Video’s ad free subscription becomes Prime Video Ultra for $4.99 a month

Amazon is launching Prime Video Ultra, a $4.99 monthly add-on that removes ads from Prime Video for existing Prime or Prime Video subscribers starting April 10.

Moinak Pal

March 13

Peacock app is getting vertical NBA videos and a Jeopardy game, too

Peacock is adding AI-powered features to its mobile app, including vertical NBA videos, a personalized Bravo hub guided by Andy Cohen, and a Jeopardy trivia game inside the app.

M. Priyadarshini

March 13

Two new hosts join Digital Trends

Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands-on coverage as the channel continues to grow. Subscribe to follow along.

DT Staff

March 13

Mira, Rumi, and Zoey wag their fingers and pose for a dance in KPop Demon Hunters.

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.

M. Priyadarshini

March 13

Stewie from Family Guy is getting his own two-season spinoff series

Fox has ordered a new Family Guy spinoff centered on Stewie Griffin, giving the mischievous baby genius his own series with a two-season order.

M. Priyadarshini

March 12

Disney+ app gets its own doomscrolling fix with a dedicated vertical video feed

Disney+ is introducing Verts, a TikTok style vertical video feed that lets you discover movies and shows by scrolling through short clips before jumping straight into the full title.

M. Priyadarshini

March 12

YouTube Premium vs YouTube Premium Lite: Is the affordable plan better for you?

Confused between YouTube's Premium and Premium Lite subscriptions? Here's what you need to know to make the right pick.

P. Mehrotra

March 12

What is YouTube Premium Lite? All you need to know about YouTube’s cheaper plan

YouTube Premium Lite offers a cheaper way to watch most videos without ads. Here's everything you need to know about its features, pricing, and how it compares to the full Premium plan.

P. Mehrotra

March 12

Watch the bizarre AI video that took 18 humans to make

Tilly Norwood, a digital character from the UK studio Particle6, dropped her debut music video “Take the Lead” on March 10. The project is meant to be a playful response to the criticism she faced after her introduction in 2025. But instead of silencing the skeptics, the clip has become a fresh flashpoint in the […]

Paulo Vargas

March 12

YouTube overtakes Hollywood studios, but it will show you 30-second unskippable TV ads

YouTube's ad revenue hit $40.4 billion in 2025, surpassing Disney, NBCU, Paramount, and WBD combined. The shift changes what "TV" means for viewers who can't escape those unskippable spots.

Paulo Vargas

March 11

Mabel looking excited as a beaver in the Pixar film Hoppers

I just watched Hoppers, here’s why it’s one of Pixar’s best films

Disney and Pixar's movie, Hoppers, has finally hit theaters, giving us a fresh and funny, and thought-provoking animated film.

A. Orlando

March 7

Roku makes discovering your next favorite show fun with a new interactive experience

Roku's new Roklue game turns channel browsing into a fun pop culture challenge, letting you test your knowledge and discover movies and shows to watch.

Pranob Mehrotra

March 6

For $15.99, this fixes the “why is this TV so slow?” problem

The Roku Streaming Stick HD is on sale for $15.99 (was $29.99). It’s an affordable way to add fast, simple streaming to an older TV, with a Roku voice remote and access to free and live TV.

O. Khaliq Sultan

March 5

Audible’s new Standard plan makes it easy to enjoy audiobooks for less

Audible has launched a new Standard plan at $8.99 per month, giving you one audiobook per month plus unlimited access to a curated library of originals and popular titles.

Pranob Mehrotra

March 3

A new streaming giant is coming for Netflix. Will you pay more?

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into one platform once their $110 billion deal closes, creating a direct competitor to Netflix and Disney+.

Paulo Vargas

March 3