Whether you believe the Great Streaming Wars are over or not, I think most would agree that video streaming platforms are entering a new phase. And this latest phase has been including two words despised by consumers: price hike. After Netflix, Apple TV, and Disney+’s increases, it’s HBO Max’s turn now. Warner Bros. Discovery announced […]
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