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Survey: Netflix Has the Best Original Content
Cord cutters remain interested in original content and Netflix remains heads and shoulders above the competition when it comes to creating the best original content. A study by Morgan Stanley, which was first reported by Variety, shows that 38% of survey respondents ranked Netflix as the No. 1 streaming service offering the best original programming.…
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Spectrum Strikers Create a New Internet Provider
A group of Spectrum workers from New York City who have been on strike since 2017 has come together to form a new internet service provider, People’s Choice Communications. Launched in summer 2020, the goal of the ISP is “to bridge the digital divide and help our neighbors get connected to the Internet during the…
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Cinedigm Surpasses 640,000 Subscribers, 23.8 Million Ad-Supported Viewers
Cinedigm announced this week that it has reached record breaking milestones for its streaming services. In March, Cinedigm’s subscriber count reached approximately 23.8 million monthly active users across its ad-supported digital networks, a 208% increase year over year. Cinedigm also shared that its total subscriber count across its subscription streaming services surpassed 640,000, a 574%…
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Amazon Prime Reaches 200 Million Members
Today, Jeff Bezos shared his final annual letter to shareholders as CEO of Amazon. In the letter, Bezos wrote that Amazon Prime now has over 200 million members. With Prime Video included with Prime subscriptions, that also means that, while not all members are using the included feature, the streaming service has amassed a huge…
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Hallmark Movies & More Launches on Vizio SmartCast
Crown Media Family Networks announced today that the Hallmark Movies & More streaming channel is now available on Vizio SmartCast. On Hallmark Movies & More, SmartCast users will find over 100 titles from the Hallmark archives, with content going back as far as 2001. Hallmark Movies & More can now be found on channel 114…
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Discovery+ is Now Available Through Amazon Prime Video Channels
Discovery announced today that its streaming service Discovery+ is now available through Amazon Prime Video Channels. The service launched in January and was available on Fire TV devices at launch. Now, Prime members can subscribe directly through Amazon, eliminating the need for an extra app and making content easier to find through the Prime Video…
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PlayStation 5’s April Update Includes TV-Focused Tweaks Alongside New Storage Options
While the big April update coming to Sony’s PlayStation 5 this week certainly focuses on game-centric improvements, the full release notes reveal some TV-friendly additions as well. Sony announced the 900MB update earlier this week and it started rolling out on April 14th. In its announcement, the company focused on major upgrades, including the ability…
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Amazon’s New Fire TV Remote is Now Available
Amazon’s newly redesigned Fire TV remote was released last month and made available for pre-orders. The Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen) is now available for $29.99 with free Prime shipping. The new remote includes buttons for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu to take you straight to your streaming service. Other than the dedicated…
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Peacock Expands News Coverage with Local Playlists
NBC Owned Television Stations announced today that Peacock will now stream local news playlists. You can find the new additions on the News tab within the Peacock app. The local playlists include content from 12 NBC-owned stations. The addition of the news playlists follows the launch of streaming only “digicasts” from NBC stations including WCAU…
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DistroTV Adds Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Quicktake
DistroTV announced it’s expanding its channel roster with the addition of Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Quicktake. The channels will join DistroTV’s lineup of more than 150 channels available across the US, Canada, and the UK. “Bloomberg Media is known for featuring independent voices who equip viewers with the news and analysis necessary to have an…
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Crackle is Now Available on Xfinity X1 and Flex
Free streaming service Crackle is now available on Comcast Xfinity X1 and Flex. The ad-supported service features an extensive library of free content, including classic TV shows, hard to find cult classic movies, and original programming. I Dream of Jeannie, Doc Martin, Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, Treasure Island, Air Force One, Charlie’s Angels, and…
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Prime Members: Get a Fire TV Stick Lite for Just $20
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick Lite is on sale for just $19.99, down from $29.99. The Fire TV Stick Lite is Amazon’s most affordable streaming device and brings you content in full HD. The device comes with an Alexa Voice Remote Lite. With 50% more power than the 2019 Fire TV Stick, you’ll get quick app…
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Plex Raises $50 Million to Become ‘One Stop Shop’ for Streaming
Plex has completed a round of funding, adding a $50 million infusion from an investor in hopes of becoming a “one stop shop” for streaming entertainment with an interface that will put all of your streaming media into one menu. Plex is aiming to solve the issue of content being difficult to find. With so…
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Google To Shut Down Play Movies & TV App on Major Smart TVs in June, Redirecting Users to YouTube
A recent update indicates Google is planning to shut down its Google Play Movies & TV app on several major smart TV platforms: Roku (including TVs and other streaming devices), Samsung, LG, and Vizio. The announcement, via 9to5 Google, adds that the app is set to shut down on June 15, 2021 — though the…
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Godzilla vs Kong Finds Pandemic Release Success
Warner Bros. decision to simultaneously release their 2021 feature films via theatrical release and their in-house streaming service HBO Max has been paying off. According to a report by Variety, the streaming behemoth has set the record for the highest-grossing film of the pandemic with Godzilla vs. Kong. The 2021 battle of the kaiju has…
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