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Chromecast with Google TV’s Newest Trick Lets You ‘Swipe Right’ for Better Suggestions
Google’s adding some new fine-tuning tools to its new Chromecast with Google TV. The streaming dongle, which ships with an enhanced version of the Android TV operating system, will soon let users train the device to improve content recommendations. So in addition to learning from your watch history, subscribed services, and more, Chromecast users can…
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Washington Post Channel Launches on New Streaming Service VUit
This week, the ad-supported streaming newcomer VUit announced its new partnership with the Washington Post to bring engaging discussions on the most pressing issues of the day to life with its channel Washington Post Live which launched on the streamer Dec. 1, 2020. “At its core, VUit’s mission is to provide access to meaningful news stories…
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AT&T Loses Tegna Owned Locals, American Television Alliance Responds
Last week, we reported that AT&T was in jeopardy of losing over 60 Tegna owned local stations in 52 markets, affecting customers across the country. Those channels were pulled from DirecTV and U-Verse at 7 pm ET on December 1. “It is alarming, albeit unsurprising, that TEGNA is profiteering off of the need for local…
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Discovery’s Streaming Service Will Launch in January at $4.99 Per Month
Discovery will soon be announcing details of its long-awaited streaming service, but sources for CNBC have shared ahead of the announcement that Discovery+ will launch in January 2021 and will include a $4.99/month ad-supported tier. The sources also said that there will be a $6.99/month ad-free tier. Discovery+ and Verizon will be partnering to give…
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Amazon Introduces Two-Way Video Calling on Fire TV Cube
Amazon announced today a few updates including two-way video calling on the Fire TV Cube, less intrusive Alexa responses, and improved Ring Doorbell notifications. Two Way Video Calling on Fire TV Cube Amazon is enabling two-way video calling support on the Fire TV Cube (2nd generation). Use a webcam (that supports UVC with at least…
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How to Watch The Champions Classic Tonight, December 1
The 2020-2021 College Basketball season is underway and things are heating up tonight with a pair of games from the 2020 State Farm Champions Classic. Established in 2011, the Champions Classic is a pair of games between four of the most storied universities in NCAA Division I men’s college basketball history. Tonight’s event will see…
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fuboTV Acquires Balto Sports, Moves Into Sports Betting
fuboTV has announced its acquisition of Balto Sports, a move that will bring fuboTV into the sports betting market. David Gandler, co-founder and CEO, fuboTV, commented, “As we said in our third quarter earnings announcement last month, fuboTV sees the online wagering space as complementary to our sports-first live TV streaming platform. We believe there…
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Sling Expands its Free Offering with Future Today’s Fawesome Channel
Sling announced that it’s adding Future Today’s Fawesome channel to its lineup of free streaming channels. A free, ad-supported channel, Fawesome features popular movies and TV series spanning dozens of genres including thrillers, true crime, comedy, family, sports, horror and more. Now Sling TV customers can access this 24/7 channel for free. Sling TV’s free…
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HBO Max Will Introduce 4K Content, Beginning with ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Wonder Woman 1984 will be the first title on HBO Max to be available in 4K UHD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos when the film premieres on the streaming service later this month. We reported last month that Wonder Woman 1984 will officially debut on HBO Max on Christmas Day, December 25th, in…
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Quibi Shuts Down for Good Today
RIP Quibi. As of Dec. 1, the short form streaming platform is officially shut down for good. The mobile-only streamer was the brainchild of Jeffrey Katzenberg and backed with more than $1 billion to launch. But ultimately, the world was not ready for a new niche market that Katzenberg and Meg Whitman were so desperately…
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Peacock is Adding 12 James Bond Films This Week
Peacock is quickly becoming the streamer for fan-favorite titles. This month, twelve iconic James Bond films will be available in its library beginning Dec. 4. The 007 film franchise has spanned nearly six decades and has become one of the most popular franchises in the world. This holiday season, Peacock viewers can stream the classic…
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YouTube TV Will Add Nexstar’s WGN America in January 2021
Nexstar’s WGN America has reached a multi-year carriage deal with YouTube TV. The streaming service will carry the cable network beginning January 19, 2021. WGN America is Nexstar’s only wholly owned, national cable-originated television channel. The channel is home to NewsNation, a live nationwide newscast that airs every night at 8 pm ET. WGN America…
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Top 10 Cord Cutting Gifts for Kids and Families
The holidays are coming fast and whether you are shopping for the kids or kids at heart, here are 10 gifts to get your family this holiday season. (Note: Availability and prices below are accurate at the time of posting, but are likely to change throughout the holiday season.) The Mandalorian: The Child, Stand for…
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Here’s What’s Streaming on Plex in December
Check out Plex’s new lineup of movies coming in December, including holiday titles like Happy Christmas, Home for the Holiday, and Elliot the Littlest Reindeer. There are also plenty of non-Christmas films for your movie nights, including Dear White People, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Escape from Alcatraz and more. And don’t’ miss out on these last-chance…
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Pluto TV Adds Five New Channels: Price is Right, Showtime Selects & More
Pluto TV is here to bring holiday cheer and some extra entertainment to viewers this winter season. The free streaming service has added some new channels including QVC and HSN, The Price is Right, and Home for the Holidays. The Home for the Holidays Channel is your home for holiday cooking all month long. Stews,…
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