Author: Jess Barnes
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Roku’s 9.2 Update is Now Rolling Out to Select Roku TVs With Faster Channel Loading, Improved Voice Commands, and More
Back in September, Roku announced that Roku OS 9.2 will begin rolling out to Roku Players and Roku TVs in the coming weeks. Now Roku has started that rollout with select Roku TVs getting the 9.2 updates. Not all Roku Players and Roku TVs have received the update but select TCL Roku TVs owners have…
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The Roku Channel Now Has The Classic Bob Hope Specials for Free
We often get questions about where cord cutters can watch classic TV and movies. Free streaming services are a great source for older shows and movies. Now, cord cutters can watch Bob Hope specials on The Roku Channel through a Roku device, the Roku app, or on The Roku Channel website. Until they were added…
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Amazon Adds New Features for Thursday Night Football
Thursday Night NFL Football is back on Amazon for a third year and this time around, they’re making things even more interesting with some new features. Games will start streaming on the platform on September 26, with the Eagles vs Packers game. Then, every Thursday night games will stream live, and for free on Twitch’s Prime…
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The New Nvidia Shield Passes Through FCC’s Bluetooth Certification
Since this summer, there has been speculation about a potential new Nvidia Shield dongle device hitting the market. Now, the mystery device has received Bluetooth certification and we have some more information about what to expect. The new device is rumored to be a dongle, unlike previous devices from the company that are set-top boxes.…
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Disney’s CEO Says You Shouldn’t Expect Family Guy or American Dad on Disney+ But You Will Find The Simpsons
In an interview with Deadline’s Brian Grazer, Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger talked about his new book The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. During the interview, Iger was asked if Family Guy and American Dad would be joining The Simpsons on the Disney+…
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XUMO vs Pluto TV: Two Great 100% Free Cord Cutting Options
XUMO and Pluto TV are each free streaming services with live and on-demand content including sports, news, entertainment, movies, and more. In this post, we’re breaking down these two services to help you decide which makes the best addition to your cord cutting setup. XUMO XUMO is a subscription-free service, offering over 160 channels on…
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How to Easily Connect a Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Echo, & More to a Hotel WiFi
If you’ve ever tried to stream a TV show or watch a movie while traveling, you may have found that getting your Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV to connect to the hotel’s WiFi isn’t always that easy. Luckily, you can use your PC or Mac as a mobile hotspot when connected to the hotel’s…
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Nvidia Shield Released an Upgrade to Help With Bug Fixes, Updated UI, & More
The Nvidia software update 8.0.1 update is currently rolling out on Nvidia Shield TV devices. The update is designed to help with issues streaming 4K content from the devices. However, the company calls it “a big step towards” fixing the known issue, not a complete resolution. The issue wasn’t affecting all apps, but others like…
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Common Networks’ Fixed Wireless High-Speed Internet Expands to Fifth Bay Area Market
Common Networks announced that they’re bringing wireless home Internet service to their fifth Bay Area market, San Leandro, with plans to make the location an innovation hub. Common’s service has garnered city-wide interest quickly, with more than 2,500 San Leandro residents having pre-registered their homes on Common’s website for service since August. For those on…
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HBO Max Sets Executive Team Led by Tony Goncalves
HBO Max now has an executive structure in place, led by Otter Media CEO Tony Goncalves. Another key leader on the team is Andy Forssell, EVP & General Manager of WarnerMedia Direct-to-Consumer. Forssell will report to Goncalves who will report to Bob Greenblatt, WarnerMedia Entertainment Chief. “With Tony Goncalves, Andy Forssell and their experienced leadership…