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Tablo DVRs Add Support For 5.1 Surround Sound
Today Tablo announced that they have added support of 5.1 surround sound to their popular DVR for cord cutters. This all comes with a new 2.2.22 firmware update that is now rolling out. Here are the supported devices: *Your streaming device must also have the 5.1 surround sound enabled to take advantage of the 5.1…
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Philo is Partnering Up With 750 Cable & Broadband Providers
As cord cutting grows smaller cable TV providers and broadband providers have been looking for ways to offer a streaming option to their subscribers. Now the National Cable Television Cooperative has partnered with Philo to offer the streaming service to their customers. “Our partnership with NCTC will expand the available options for millions of TV lovers by…
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Amazon’s Fire TV Includes Hidden Support for OTA TV But Don’t Expect a USB Tuner Anytime Soon
For some time now Amazon’s Fire TV Edition smart TVs have had support for antennas. This allowed owners of the Fire TV smart TVs to connect an antenna and watch their antenna through their Fire TV smart TV. Many have hoped this support would come to a Fire TV one day. Well, we have good…
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Amazon Prime Video Is Adding Dolby Atmos Support
Dolby Atmos is the next level audio technology offering an immersive and object-based audio experience. It is often referred to as the gold standard of audio and even supports overhead audio for home theaters with ceiling speakers. Now Amazon is adding Dolby Atmos Support to Amazon Prime Video. On August 31, 2018, Tom Clancy’s Jack…
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T-Mobile & Sprint Are Giving Away Free Netflix or Hulu
Netflix and Hulu are a few of the best cord cutting tools available. If you want to save some money, the good news is there are ways to get Netflix and Hulu 100% free. Right now T-Mobile is giving away free Netflix and Sprint is giving away free Hulu. There are a few catches so…
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Verizon Is in Talks with Apple & Google For a New Cord Cutting TV Service
Earlier this year, Verizon announced that they have decided not to launch their long-rumored live TV streaming service. Verizon instead announced that they planned to team up with an existing TV provider such as Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, or YouTube TV. Verizon’s goal is to offer a TV service with the launch of their 5G…
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Acorn TV Announces 12 New Exclusives
Today Acorn TV the on-demand streaming service that focuses on UK programming announced a dozen new exclusive programs. Here is everything they announced: Wednesday, August 15th 800 WORDS, Season 3, Part 2 Premiere, Episode 9 (Exclusive US/Canada Premiere) *NEXT DAY Premiere follows Australian world premiere “The Best Show You’re Not Watching” –Inquisitr “Amiable and touching…it’s easy to get sucked…
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Sling TV Expands Their Spanish-language Offerings
Today Sling TV announced that they have expanded their Spanish Language offerings to include Telefe Internacional, El Trece International, and Todo Noticias. This makes Sling TV the United States live TV streaming service with the most Spanish offerings. “The new Argentine channels not only strengthen our Spanish-language offerings, giving our customers more choice, they also…
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Hulu is Giving Apple Users Free Access to Stephen King’s ‘Castle Rock’
If you use Apple products, Hulu has a surprise for you. Later today through the Apple TV app you will be able to watch the first episode of Stephen King’s new show ‘Castle Rock.’ The show is directed by JJ Abrams and based on books by Stephen King. Fans of Stephen King will recognize “Castle…
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Here is Everything Coming to Netflix in August 2018
Aug. 1 Batman Begins Chernobyl Diaries Clerks Constantine Dreamcatcher Edge of Fear Eraser Gran Torino House of Deadly Secrets Los tiempos de Pablo Escobar: Season 1 Million Dollar Baby No Reservations Once in a Lifetime Sessions with Moby Once in a Lifetime Sessions with Nile Rodgers Once in a Lifetime Sessions with Noel Gallagher Once…
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Don’t Forget to Rescan for New OTA Channels As Some Channels Are Moving
Did you know many local channels will be changing their channel number soon? This is part of the recent auction of locals that will force many channels to switch channel numbers this year or next year. That is on top of all the new locals that went live earlier this year and will be rolling out later this year.…
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Netflix Profiles Turn 5 Years Old & Are Getting a Make Over
Wish your profile icon on Netflix had more personality? In celebration of Netflix profiles turning 5 today, Netflix announced that their profile icons that have remained unchanged for five years are getting an update. Now not only will you be able to pick a smile face but also select a Netflix character as your icon…
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Cord Cutting Will Grow to 33 Million Americans in 2018 According to a New Study
It looks like cord cutting is growing faster than expected. A new study from the research firm eMarketer says cord cutting will grow to 33 million Americans in 2018. Putting a firm number on cord cutting has always been difficult. Unlike cable TV that publishes hard numbers every year, cord cutting is made up of…
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A New Bill Would Make It Easier for DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV, Hulu, & Others to Stream Locals
This week, Steve Scalise introduced a bill in the United States House of Representatives that would make it easier for live TV streaming services to include local TV stations. According to the bill, it would remove any requirements to have retransmission consent from local broadcasters before streaming local TV online. This would allow companies like…
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Hoopla is Now Available on Amazon Alexa Devices
If you love the great free streaming service Hoopla you can now enjoy it on Amazon Alexa Devices. Right now you are able to stream audiobooks, music, and more that you borrowed from your local library through your Amazon Alexa device. You will also be able to find the phone number for your library and…
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