My TechHive column this week looks at some news that went largely uncovered during Thanksgiving week: Netflix has drastically scaled back its integration with the new Chromecast with Google TV, so its original programming no longer appears on the home screen.

I had given the new Chromecast a strong recommendation back in October in large part because it played nicely with Netflix. Instead of making you jump through multiple apps just to see what you can watch, Google’s device has its own top-level menu system for browsing the catalogs of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and several other streaming services. You can even set up your own watchlist that spans multiple sources of content.

Only now, that system doesn’t include Netflix’s original movies and shows, leaving a big hole in Google’s attempt to simplify streaming. It’s a raw deal for anyone who already bought the new Chromecast—or worse yet, prepaid for six months of Netflix to get the device for cheap—and a step back for streaming as a whole. For more on why this might’ve happened and what to do about it, read the full column on TechHive.

As for what’s included, Discovery’s putting a big emphasis on unscripted originals (The Streamable has a master list), the idea being for it to supplement, rather than replace, Discovery’s cable channels. The service will have current and classic shows from those channels—2,500 shows in total—but new episodes will still hit cable first, and it doesn’t sound like there will be a live, linear component.

In a sense, Discovery’s trying to have it both ways by saving some content for cable, but as we’ve seen with other companies’ streaming endeavors (Disney with Disney+, WarnerMedia with HBO), it’s probably just a matter of time before streaming becomes the bigger focus.

HBO Max’s big moves: After announcing a couple weeks ago that Wonder Woman 1984 will land on HBO Max and in theaters on the same day, AT&T’s WarnerMedia is raising the stakes. The company now says it will do the same for its entire 2021 film lineup, razing the “theatrical window” that usually gives theaters exclusive rights to new movies.

WarnerMedia is calling it a response to the coronavirus pandemic just for next year, and says each new release will only stream on HBO Max for a month before heading elsewhere. Still, it’s a gutsy move that deserves some credit, especially after HBO Max’s half-hearted launch earlier this year.

Speaking of Wonder Woman 1984, that film will also be HBO Max’s first to stream in 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support. WarnerMedia says more movies and shows are coming in those higher-quality formats next year.

Comcast’s price hikes and data caps: If you’re a Comcast subscriber, the cable giant has announced that it will be taking more of your money next year. According to Ars Technica, most internet-only packages will be increasing by $3 per month, and the company will start enforcing 1.2 TB data caps in all markets, including ones that weren’t subject to caps before. Comcast charges an extra $10 for each 50 GB over the limit, or an extra $30 per month to get unlimited data, though that charge drops to $25 per month if you lease Comcast’s internet gateway modem and sign up for its “xFi Complete” service.

Lest you think this is a targeted attack on cord-cutters, Comcast is raising TV prices too. Broadcast TV fees and regional sports fees will increase by up to $4.50 per month and $2 per month, respectively, even if you’re getting a promo rate, and there may be additional TV package price hikes that vary by market.

The sad state of internet competition in the United States means many Comcast customers will have no choice but to accept the price hikes and data caps, but if you’re not aware of your options, I suggest plugging your zip code into BroadbandNow.com to see if other providers are available.

T-Mobile’s TV deal: In an apparent concession to TV networks, T-Mobile is adding more than 30 entertainment channels to its new TVision Live service. That means the carrier’s $40-and-up live TV package will now include AMC, HGTV, Nickelodeon and a few dozen other channels at no extra cost. T-Mobile had previously relegated those channels to a separate bundle, called TVision Vibe, which cost $10 per month on its own.

The backstory here is that T-Mobile reportedly hoodwinked the networks into splitting their channels across two separate packages, rather than bundling them all together like most other services do. The networks threatened lawsuits, and now T-Mobile is stuffing more channels into its pricier Live package as a concession.

So while the expanded lineup might sound like good news, for now T-Mobile is eating the extra cost to carry them, and will likely raise the price of its Live package in the future, Variety reports. Meanwhile, the $10 per month Vibe bundle could go away entirely, as T-Mobile is still in disputes with networks that want their channels included in that package. The result will be a service that’s a lot less interesting than it initially seemed.

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