Author: Jess Barnes
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Spotify Adds Siri Support and a New Apple TV App
The Spotify mobile app has gotten an update that includes Siri support for all iPhone and iPad users, after the feature was beta tested last month. The update finally gives Apple customers with an iPhone or iPad the ability to use Siri to control Spotify with voice commands. This will make Spotify on the same…
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Apple’s Loyal Customers Could Make Apple TV+ a Leading Streaming Service
Lately, we’ve been talking a lot about the new subscription services set to launch this year and in 2020. Those discussions usually revolve around the content and features that will set each new streaming service apart from the competition. With Apple investing $6 billion in original content, it’s clear that they’re hoping the quality of…
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Broadcast Networks Respond to Locast Antitrust Accusations
Earlier, we reported that Locast had accused ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC of antitrust violations. Now, the broadcast networks are responding to those allegations. Gerson Zweifach of Williams & Connolly representing the plaintiffs in the Locast case, made the following statement: “Locast’s filing today only confirms that it has no answer for its industrial scale violations…
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Verizon Acquires Tech from Augmented Reality Start Up Jaunt XR
Jaunt XR made an announcement today, sharing news that Verizon has acquired “software, technology, and certain other assets” from the augmented reality company. “We are thrilled with Verizon’s acquisition of Jaunt’s technology,” said Mitzi Reaugh, President & CEO of Jaunt XR. “The Jaunt team has built leading-edge software and we are excited for its next…
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Hulu Has Updated Its Terms of Use for Upcoming “New Products & Services”
Hulu subscribers got an email today with a notice that the streaming service has updated their Terms of Use. In the note and highlights from the new terms, Hulu mentions some exciting updates and new products and services. It’s likely that the changes are being made ahead of the Disney+ launch on November 12 and…
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Disney Bans Netflix Ads on ABC, The Disney Channel, & More
The streaming wars are heating up as Disney says they won’t be running Netflix ads on their networks, including ABC and Disney Channel according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal reports that Disney let staffers know earlier this year that they wouldn’t be accepting…
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Here’s How to Watch Thursday Night NFL Football For Free During the Dish & Sling TV Blackout
Last week, Fox channels went dark for Dish customers. That means this week customers may be looking for a way to watch Thursday Night Football without Fox. The NFL has even announced that they plan to block both Dish and Sling TV customers from watching the simulcast on the NFL Network. But luckily, Amazon is…
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The Free Streaming Service STIRR Has Added Ten New Channels to Its Lineup
The free streaming service STIRR has added more channels to its lineup. Viewers have found some new channels on their guide, all branded with the STIRR logo, offering movies and series in specific genres. On these channels, you will find shows and movies like Ernest In The Army, The Last Man on Earth, Hell’s Kitchen,…
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Netflix Raising Its Price on Premium Subscriptions in Australia
Netflix subscribers in Australia are seeing a rise in their monthly fee for some packages. An article from New Idea in Australia says that premium subscription plans are going up from $17.99 to $19.99, while basic packages will remain at $9.99 and $13.99. According to the article, subscribers will see the rise in price over…
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Vidgo Adds Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, & 7 More Channels to Its $14.99 Package
Last week, we shared news about the launch of Vidgo’s new live TV streaming service. Now, Vidgo has added new channels to its initial lineup. These channels have been added since our original post: Food Network, Great American Country, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, National Geographic, NFL Network, and Nick Jr. Once again, these are only…