That brings PlayStation Vue’s starting price to $50 per month for the basic “Access” package, and $55 per month for the “Core” package that includes regional sports. While Vue is adding some new channels to the latter bundle—including the NHL Network, Bein Sports, and the Tennis Channel—higher prices were probably coming either way, as Sony had several major network contracts up for renewal.

PlayStation Vue isn’t alone in raising prices this year. YouTube TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Now have all rolled out $10-per-month price hikes in 2019, and DirecTV Now even drastically cut back its channel lineup for new subscribers. Philo, a bundle with no sports or local channels, eliminated its $16-per-month tier in May, leaving only a $20 package with more channels. Sling TV also just raised the price of its Sports Extra add-on for Orange packages from $5 per month to $10 per month.

It’s tempting to look upon these price hikes and despair, figuring that we must be headed toward cable-like prices for live TV streaming. Still, there are signs that the worst of the price hikes have passed. While the cost of these bundles might still inch up over time, the price difference between streaming TV and cable isn’t likely to get much narrower from here, and we may even see new packages arise to make up for the price tiers we’ve lost. Read the full column on TechHive.

The problem is that FitzyTV is incapable of pulling in local channels outside of a handful of major cities, and it doesn’t pull in regional Fox Sports channels at all. Instead, I found that the app would display entirely different local and sports channels that I’m not supposed to get, which makes me wonder whether the service would survive greater legal scrutiny. Between those issues and an overall lack of polish, I can only recommend FitzyTV in the most narrow of use cases. At least you can try the app for free on Fire TV, Android, or iOS before committing to a DVR subscription.

Sling TV’s sports hike and bundle deal: As I mentioned briefly at the top of this newsletter, Sling TV is doubling the price of its Sports Extra add-on for subscribers who have the Orange base package. The price is now $10 per month for new subscribers, and existing customers will pay the higher price from August 1 onward. (Sling Blue’s Sports Extra add-on is already $10 per month, and that’s not changing.)

It’s not all bad news, though. Sling is also launching a $20 per month add-on bundle that includes seven channel packs (Sports Extra, Kids Extra, News Extra, Lifestyle Extra, Heartland Extra, Hollywood Extra, and Comedy Extra) plus cloud DVR service. Purchased separately, those packages would cost $45 per month. The new bundle is available with either the Sling Orange and Sling Blue base packages, which both cost $25 per month.

Sling is becoming increasingly unique as other live TV services add more mandatory channels and raise prices. Its lack of local channel coverage remains a weak spot, but if you can supplement the service with an antenna, it can save decent money compared to other bundles.

AT&T regionals on the block? Here’s something to watch if you’re in an area with AT&T-owned regional sports networks: Bloomberg reports that AT&T is looking to sell them as it tries to pay down debt. AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, AT&T SportsNet Southwest, and Root Sports Northwest could all be affected if AT&T moves forward.

As folks in this Reddit thread point out, AT&T has mostly avoided bringing its regional sports channels to streaming service, with SportsNet Southwest in FuboTV as the sole exception. I’m just speculating here, but a new owner might be more willing to enter streaming agreements or otherwise shake up the distribution model for these channels. That said, it’s still early days, and AT&T hasn’t committed to selling anything yet.

Also worth noting: Best Buy has the Logitech Harmony Hub and universal remote control for $50, which is $20 off the regular price.