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HBO Max Added More New Subscribers Than Any Other Streaming Service in Q1
HBO Max has really made a name for itself in the short amount of time it’s been on the market. According to data from Kantar, the service gained 14.4% share of all new streaming subscriptions in Q1 2021, making it the fastest-growing service for two quarters in a row. Amazon Prime Video came in second…
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Roku Will Launch ‘Roku Originals’ with Quibi Content
Roku announced today that Quibi content from its January acquisition will be branded as “Roku Originals” on the Roku Channel. Future original programming will also get the “Roku Originals” label. Roku acquired over 75 shows and documentaries, including content that streamed on Quibi along with over a dozen titles that never made it to the…
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Verizon Lost 82,000 Pay TV Customers in Q1 2021
Verizon reported its Q1 2021 earnings Wednesday morning, showing a loss of 82,000 Fios Video pay TV customers for the quarter, following a 72,000 customer loss in the previous quarter. The company said the loss reflected “the ongoing shift from traditional linear video to over-the-top offerings.” While pay TV subscriptions continue to decline, Verizon again…
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Netflix Now Has 208M Global Subscribers, Will Spend $17 Billion on Content in 2021
Netflix reported Tuesday that it finished Q1 2021 with 208 million paid memberships, a 14% increase year over year. While subscriber numbers are impressive, the company fell short of its projection of 210 million subscribers. Revenue increased 24% year over year and was in line with forecasts. Netflix pointed to the increase in subscribers at…
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Apple’s ‘Ted Lasso’ Gets Renewed for a Second Season
Apple’s award-winning comedy Ted Lasso starring Jason Sudeikis is getting a second season. The announcement was made with a new trailer drop during the Apple event Tuesday. Season 2 began shooting in January of this year and the series will be released on Apple TV+ July 23 with new episodes rolling out weekly. The whole…
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Food Network Kitchen is Now Available on Roku
Great news for foodies – Food Network Kitchen is launching on the Roku platform per an announcement from Discovery, Inc. The channel is a one-of-a-kind experience geared toward home chefs everywhere with special on-demand cooking classes, recipes, as well as direct access to Food Network experts, and more. Roku customers can now access all that…
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Apple TV’s New Siri Remote Adds More Features, Compatible With Older Models
Apple’s big April 2021 product reveal showcased some long-rumored and long-awaited Apple TV updates, including a next-gen Apple TV 4K with increased processing power. But one of the most-requested upgrades focused on the included input device, which Apple is now calling Siri Remote. This new accessory is promising some needed improvements and it’ll also be…
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After Months of Rumors, the Next-Gen Apple TV 4K is Finally Official, Packing New Siri Remote
Rumors of a next-gen Apple TV had been swirling for most of 2020. In fact, way back in May 2020, we started hearing about tech specs and the notion that Apple could release the sixth-generation device at any point. Well, it turns out that “point” ended up being this week because Apple finally took the…
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Hulu Will Add NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Live TV Lineup By August 1
Hulu and the NFL announced today a deal that will bring NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Hulu’s Live TV streaming lineup by August 1, just in time for the 2021 football season. “We are excited to bring NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Hulu + Live TV subscribers,” said Hans Schroeder, EVP and Chief…
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Philo Adds Crackle, Bloomberg TV, and Revry
Today, Philo announced it’s adding Crackle to the platform, adding thousands of hours of ad-supported video on demand. Additionally, Philo is also getting Bloomberg TV and Revry to add to its lineup of Live TV options. With Bloomberg TV, Philo users can stream up to the minute business, market and tech news, and Revry is…
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Subscribe to Sling TV for Just $10 for Your First Month
Right now, you can subscribe to Sling TV for just $10 for your first month. The offer also includes DVR Plus, giving you 200 hours of storage. That’s a $35 discount from the regular monthly price for either Sling Blue or Sling Orange with the DVR Plus add-on. This offer is for new Sling TV…
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Magnolia Network Announces Four New Series Available at Launch
Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network has announced four new original series heading to the network when it launches July 15, 2021. The Artisan’s Kitchen, Homegrown, Jean Stoffer Design (working title), and Making Modern with Brooke and Brice are all newly announced series joining the network and will be included in a second hourlong preview…
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Sony Reverses Course on PlayStation 3, Vita Online Store Closures
Sony’s been busy adjusting its online marketplace ecosystem of late, including the decision to wind down video purchases and rentals through its PlayStation Store. Other recent announcements, however, have apparently led to enough consumer backlash to warrant a change in plans. Case in point: After announcing the closure of the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video the Week of April 19, 2021
Netlfix has two new original series dropping this week, with Zero about a shy teen who must use his invisibility powers to defend his neighborhood, and the fantasy thriller Shadow and Bone based on the novel by the same name. It’s been a while since there was a good Bigfoot documentary for us to devour,…
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Amazon Prepares to Kick Off Satellite Internet Project with Atlas V Launch
Amazon is another step closer to launching its satellite internet service, Project Kuiper. Amazon announced Monday that it has reached an agreement with United Launch Alliance (ULA) to use nine Atlas V vehicles for satellite deployment. “We’re determined to make affordable broadband a reality for customers and communities around the world,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon…
