Author: Jess Barnes
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The Roku Channel Adds Dozens of New Free Movies & Series
If you’re not already using The Roku Channel as a free source of TV and movies, now is the time to check it out. The Roku Channel is constantly adding new content and now with the new Roku Channel mobile app, you can stream anytime, anywhere. Here are some of the newly added titles now…
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Dish Loses Nexstar Owned Locals in ‘Largest Local Station Blackout in TV History’
Nexstar has pulled access to its 164 local channels in 120 markets across 42 states for Dish customers, after refusing a contract extension offered by Dish. We first reported on the likely blackout last week when Dish shared that Nexstar was asking for over $1 billion in fees for their television channels. “This action by…
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Hulu Watch Party is Now Available to All Subscribers
Hulu is celebrating the holiday season with a party – a Watch Party, now available to all subscribers, including those with Hulu with Limited Commercials or Hulu (No Ads) plans. With Watch Party, Hulu subscribers can create parties of up to 8 viewers to watch thousands of shows and movies together this holiday season. “With…
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Discovery Officially Announces Discovery+ With January Launch Date
While details about Discovery’s upcoming streaming service were shared by a source for CNBC earlier today, Discovery has now made the official announcement that Discovery+ will launch on January 4, 2021. In a virtual event today, the company also announced that the service will cost $4.99 per month with ads and $6.99 per month without…
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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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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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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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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…