Author: Jess Barnes
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WarnerMedia Launches New Streaming Service ‘Ride’ to Watch in the Car
WarnerMedia is making it easier for parents to keep kids entertained during long car rides, with the launch of a video services called WarnerMedia Ride. The service will be available for smartphones and tablets that connect to AT&T WiFi hotspots in cars, at no extra cost. Content on WarnerMedia Ride will include news and sports…
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Peacock Launches Election Section with News, Documentaries & Entertainment
Peacock is gearing up for the 2020 election with a new hub under the Vote tab. The new section provides easy access to live coverage, on-demand content, and channels, including a new, exclusive news commentary channel, The Choice. “We know the upcoming election is top of mind for viewers, so this destination makes content even…
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Pluto TV CEO Will Head ViacomCBS Streaming, Including Paramount Plus
ViacomCBS is restructuring its streaming business, naming Tom Ryan, CEO of Pluto TV, president and CEO of ViacomCBS Streaming. In the new role, Ryan will oversee CBS All Access which will rebrand to Paramount Plus in 2021, along with the company’s free streaming service Pluto TV. Ryan will replace Marc DeBevoise as he steps down…
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Deal Alert: Save $50 on the Tablo Dual Lite DVR
The Tablo Dual Lite DVR is on sale right now for $99.99, down from $149.99 at Best Buy and Amazon. Looking for more storage? You can also get the Tablo Dual 128 GB DVR on sale for $139.99, down from $169.99 on the Tablo website. Tablo Dual Lite DVR Features: Tablo OTA DVR: Browse, record,…
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Study: HBO Max and Peacock are Reaching Different Age Groups
A new study shows that, as competition within the streaming industry continues to grow, the new service streamers choose likely depends on their age. A report from Ampere Analysis looked at two of the newest streaming services, HBO Max and Peacock, to find out which demographics are drawn to the content delivered by each service.…
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HDHomeRun’s Kickstarter ATSC 3.0 Tuners Have Shipped, Pre-Orders Now Open for Everyone
Those who took part in HDHomeRun’s Kickstarter for the new HDHomeRun QUATRO 4K (HDHR5-4K)with ATSC 3.0 support are starting to receive their devices. HDHomeRun says all units have been shipped. The Kickstarter started in April. Those who pledged $199 or more for the campaign made it onto the list for the first shipment of the device which…
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YouTube TV vs. fuboTV: Which is Right for You?
fuboTV and YouTube TV are two of the most popular live TV streaming services for cord cutters. While fuboTV is well known as a popular option for sports fans, YouTube has features like an unlimited DVR that viewers love. In this post, we’re breaking down the differences between these two services, to help you decide…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Netflix Drops Free Trials, Disney Makes Streaming Moves & More
While taking breaks from buying Echo Dots with Baby Yoda stands and rounding up 4K TV deals on Prime Day, we covered news this week about Disney’s restructuring, cable dying more quickly than we realized, and AT&T potentially taking a huge hit in a sale of DirecTV. Here’s what’s new in the world of cord…
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Netflix ‘Ratched’ Was Most Popular Original Premiere of the Year
Netflix shared on social media today that Ratched was streamed by 48 million people in the 28 days since the series premiered, making it the biggest original season one of 2020. Ratched premiered on the streaming service in September. The series, based on the character from Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s…
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5 Cord Cutting Deals You Can Still Get on Amazon Today: TiVo Stream 4K, ClearStream Antenna, & More
Some post-Prime Day deals are still active. If you’re getting a head start on your holiday shopping, here are a few cord cutter friendly deals that you can still get on Amazon. Note: deals and prices change frequently on Amazon. These prices were accurate at the time of posting. TV sales were a major…