Author: Jess Barnes
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Roku Ultra vs Roku Stick+: Which Device is Right for You?
Much like streaming services, there are many streaming devices to choose from and no one option is right for everyone. In this post, we’re comparing the features of the Roku Ultra and the Roku Stick+ to help you decide which device is the best option for you. Roku Stick+ Currently on sale for $49.99 The…
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Hulu Buys Rights to Harvey Weinstein Documentary “Untouchable”
According to an exclusive report from Variety, Hulu has bought the US rights to the Harvey Weinstein documentary “Untouchable” in a seven figure deal. The film, directed by Ursula Macfarlane, premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Focusing on the sexual assault allegations made against the disgraced Holly producer, the film recounts the rise and fall of…
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How to Watch BBC Content On Roku, Fire TV, & Apple TV After it Leaves Netflix
According to the CEO of Discovery, all BBC content will be leaving Netflix. The date isn’t set, but we’re guessing it’ll happen before the launch of Discovery’s new streaming service in 2020. If you want to keep watching your favorite BBC content, these are a few of the places you’ll be able to find it.…
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Older Roku Players Are No Longer Getting The Newest Updates From PlayStation Vue
PlayStation Vue currently has two versions of their streaming service and the version you get depends on which Roku device you’re using. If you have an older Roku Player you are likely not seeing the most up to date PlayStation Vue experience. If you have a Roku with the Roku OS 8.0 or higher you…
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Cloudflare Has Improved Their Network for Faster Live Video Streaming
This week, Cloudflare introduced Concurrent Streaming Acceleration, a new technique for reducing the end-to-end latency of live video on the web when using Stream Delivery. Live video is becoming an increasingly large part of content streaming. Cloudflare’s question is how close to real-time that live video really is. There are a few steps between the event…
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getTV Will Air “Married with Children” in Memory of Tim Conway
In honor of the life and career of Tim Conway, who passed away on May 14th at the age of 85, getTV will be airing four episodes of the sitcom “Married with Children” featuring the actor. The episodes will air beginning Sunday May 19 at 12 midnight EST. Married with Children, starring Katey Sagal as…
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Sling TV Offers App Authentication to 24 Apps
When you sign up for a subscription to Sling TV, you can use your login information to sign into some of the apps and websites for channels that are available through Sling. Keep in mind that Sling offers most of the content that you’ll find in these apps in their on-demand library. However, there might…
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The One Thing You’re Probably Missing From Your Cord Cutting Setup…
As one Reddit user pointed out, there’s one thing that many former cable users might be missing from their old setup after cutting the cord – a clock. A bit of digging through Reddit threads showed dozens of similar comments. Cord cutters don’t miss the monthly bills, hidden fees, or channels they never watched. What…
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Netflix Saves Kids From 400 Hours of Commercials Each Year
Screen time for kids is on the rise. Unsurprisingly, the amount of screen time for children under 2 years old has more than doubled since 1997, according to a report from CNN. While time spent on phones, tablets, computers, and in front of the TV has increased significantly, there’s one difference between kids today and kids…
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WWE is Adding More Classic Content
The WWE Network has announced that they’ll be adding more classic content to their streaming service. Starting May 20th, you’ll be able to watch more episodes of WCW Thunder in the Vault section. For those who aren’t familiar with WCW Thunder, here’s how the WWE Network News describes it. WCW Thunder was a high-level B-show…