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Hulu Introduces Student Discount: Ad-Supported Hulu for $1.99 Per Month
Hulu announced today the launch of a new student offer, giving students Hulu’s ad-supported plan for just $1.99 per month, normally $5.99 per month. The discount is available for eligible students over the age of 18 and provides access to Hulu’s full on demand streaming library at a 65% discount. To be eligible for the…
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LG Showcases Bigger, Brighter OLED Displays at CES
LG used CES 2021 as an opportunity to unveil its new lineup of OLED, QNED Mini LED and NanoCell TVs. LG’s lineup has been upgraded with new features including a new OLED panel, a new advanced LCD panel structure that combines Quantum NanoCell color technology with mini LED backlighting to offer improved contrast, an upgraded…
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Hisense Announces TriChroma Laser TV at CES 2021
Hisense kicked off CES 2021 Monday morning by announcing new TriChroma Laser technology and a product line of laser TVs. Dr. Liu Xianrong, the Chief Scientist of Hisense Laser Display took the virtual stage to explain that the new technology controls separate lasers for more pure colors and brilliant display. With TriChroma Laser technology, “128%…
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LG Introduces webOS 6.0 for Its 2021 TV Lineup
LG Electronics has announced webOS 6.0 which will be introduced on the company’s 2021 lineup of OLED, QNED Mini LED, NanoCell and UHD smart TVs. With webOS 6.0, users will get an updated home screen, designed to better meet view needs, including faster access to each user’s most used apps and improving content discovery with…
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Roku Reportedly Scored Quibi’s Content for Under $100 Million
Soon after rumors started circulating that Roku was in the process of acquiring Quibi’s content, the company announced today that the deal was done and Quibi content will be streaming exclusively on The Roku Channel. While financial terms of the deal were not discussed in the statement sent out by Roku and Quibi, inside…
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ATSC 3.0 is Live in Columbus, OH
ATSC 3.0 is now live in Columbus, Ohio, with four local stations now broadcasting with the NextGen TV transmission standard. The local stations that are now transmitting with ATSC 3.0 include WSYX (ABC/Fox), WCMH-TV (NBC), WWHO (CW), and WTTE (TBD). The participating stations have cooperated to ensure that current programming remains available to all…
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Roku Acquires Quibi Content to Stream Exclusively on The Roku Channel
Roku announced today that it has acquired global content distribution rights for Quibi content. The Roku Channel will become the exclusive streaming home to over 75 shows and documentaries created for the now defunct short form streaming service. With a home on The Roku Channel, the former Quibi content will be free in 2021 for…
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Roku Named Number 1 Smart TV OS in the US, Expands Roku TV Ready Program
Ahead of CES next week, Roku is making some big announcements about how the company is growing and developing new technology for cord cutters. Roku announced today that it holds the title Number 1 Smart TV OS in the US and Canada, according to NPD’s Weekly Retail Tracking Service. With the Roku TV reference design,…
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NBC and Charter Renew Distribution Deal That Includes Peacock
NBCUniversal and Charter announces today a multiyear distribution deal renewal for NBCUniversal’s portfolio of brands for Charter Spectrum customers across 41 states. The deal includes NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, as well. Spectrum broadband and video subscribers can get an extended free trial of Peacock and Charter plans to distribute the app through its Spectrum Guide.…
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The 10 Best Free Fire TV Apps Every Cord Cutter Should Try
Whether you got a new Fire TV streaming device as a gift this holiday season or you’ve already got one at home, we’re here with a list of some of the best free apps to help you save money while watching TV, movies, news, and more. Be sure to check out our list of free…