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YouTube TV Subscribers Notice Picture Quality Upgrade
YouTube TV subscribers are noticing a welcome change when they open the app to start a binge watching session. For many, the picture quality has noticeably improved. YouTube TV supports up to 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second, and up to 720p at 60 frames per second. However, not all channels will provide that quality.…
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Future Today Terminates Merger Agreement Amidst Acquisition Craze
Today, Future Today Inc. announced that it will remain independent while many other AVOD platforms are being acquired, including the recent acquisition of XUMO by Comcast and Pluto TV’s acquisition by ViacomCBS last year. The company’s merger agreement with Cinedigm has been terminated. Future Today has instead entered into a content licensing arrangement with Cinedigm…
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Next Gen ATSC 3.0 OTA TV is Coming to Portland
In 2020, broadcast TV stations plan to launch the new next gen over-the-air TV standard ATSC 3.0 in 60 markets and on 20 TV models. This new standard will bring a long list of improvements like 4K and better OTA TV coverage yet many still don’t know what ATSC 3.0 is. Today it was announced…
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10 FREE Streaming Apps for Kids on Roku, Fire TV, & Apple TV
Many of us will be spending more time at home over the coming weeks. If a little screen time is part of your plan for keeping kids entertained, check out these ten apps for kid friendly content. HappyKids.TV With the HappyKids app, you can sort content by age group, giving your child options that will…
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Amazon, Apple, & Google Team Up to Make Your Smart Home Work Together
Right now, if you want to have a smart home, you need to pick from one of three main camps: Amazon, Apple, or Google. For many, you will find that devices that works with Amazon’s Alexa assistant won’t work with Google Home or Apple’s Siri. Now these companies are teaming up to address this issue…
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Pluto Has Partnered With 55 Content Resources Just in Time for Latin American Launch
The ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV has acquired 55 content partnerships just before its Latin American launch later this month. Pluto TV will be available in 17 Latin American countries and is scheduled to become available in Brazil at the end of 2020. These new partnerships will provide a wide pool of resources to supply content…
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The Average American Spends Over $2,600 a Year on Cable TV & Internet
Do you still pay for cable from a big cable TV company? Has your bill gone up to more than $200 a month? You are not alone since according to a report from DecisionData.org, the average cable bill from companies like Spectrum, Comcast, and more Is now over $200 a month. According to the report,…
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How to Watch the Democratic Debate on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV & More
In light of coronavirus precautions, the upcoming Democratic Debate was relocated from Arizona to Washington DC, in an effort to reduce travel. The debate will have the two remaining candidates, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, going head to head without a live audience in attendance. Date and Time The event will air on CNN and…
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How to Stay Informed About COVID-19 For Free on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
Recently the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has been sweeping across the world. Finding a trusted news source with reliable information that can help with getting the facts and staying informed has become a real issue. For those who have cut the cord, local and national news coverage is widely available. Here’s how to find…
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Comcast Will Suspend Data Caps and Open Wifi Hotspots in Response to Coronavirus
Following the lead of many other internet providers, Comcast has announced their plan to suspend data caps and improving its existing plan for low income customers. With this plan, shared in an announcement late Friday, Comcast will open the Xfinitiy WiFi network nationally for free, offer unlimited data for free, and has confirmed its committed…
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AT&T is Providing Unlimited Internet & Distance Learning Assistance in Response to Coronavirus
Along with many other phone and internet providers, AT&T has announced their plans for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. To start, AT&T has agreed to the FCC Keep Americans Connected Pledge, announced earlier today. As part of that pledge, over the next 60 days, AT&T will: Not terminate the service of any wireless, home phone…
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T-Mobile Offers Unlimited Data & Extra Hotspot in Response to Coronavirus
T-Mobile has announced its response to coronavirus and the increased need for reliable wireless service by giving all customers unlimited connectivity. All T-Mobile customers will have unlimited data for the next 60 days, along with an additional 20GB of mobile hotspot. Here is the full T-Mobile plan. Starting now – ALL current T-Mobile and Metro by…
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DISH Responds to COVID-19 By Lending 600MHZ Spectrum to T-Mobile
Today, DISH announced its response to COVID-19 which includes supporting consumer connectivity by making it’s entire nationwide, 600 MHz portfolio of spectrum available to T-Mobile at no cost for two months. “DISH is proud to support Americans’ personal and professional connectivity needs during this challenging time,” said Jeff Blum, DISH SVP of public policy and government…
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Starry Joins AT&T, Verizon, Cox & Others in Agreeing Not to Turn Off Internet Service in Next 60 Days
Starry has joined over 70 other internet service providers in taking the FCC’s pledge to ensure that residents and businesses don’t lose broadband access during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to following the basic guidelines, Starry has gone above and beyond by expanding its affordable, high-quality broadband program for affordable and public housing residents in…
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The YouTube TV Mark as Watched Feature Might Have the Strangest Rollout Yet
Recently, YouTube TV began rolling out a ‘mark as watched’ feature, and subscribers across the country celebrated. Now, some of that celebration is turning to confusion as YouTube TV subscribers are wondering what’s going on with the rollout. It’s typical for streaming service updates to roll out to groups of devices in waves. What’s less…
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