Author: Jess Barnes
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The Yahoo Video App is Now Available on Android TV
Android TV users can now stream sports, news, finance, and entertainment from the Yahoo app. The app is now available to Android TV users on any device running at least Android 5.1. As Android Police noted when they shared the news, the app is technically named Yahoo: Sports, Finance & News and gives subscribers quality…
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Disney+ Launches in Less Than a Month Here is Everything We Know About The New Streaming Service From Disney
We’re only a month away from the launch of Disney+ and many Disney fans are already signing up for their subscriptions. Here’s an updated look at all the details we have about the upcoming streaming service. When will it launch? Disney+ will launch on November 12, 2019. How much will it cost? Disney+ will cost $6.99…
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Pluto TV vs STIRR: Two Great Free Streaming Services Compared
Pluto TV and STIRR are both 100% free streaming services offering a wide variety of content in categories including sports, news, and entertainment. In this post, we’re sharing some details about both of these free streaming services to help you decide which is right for you. Pluto TV With a grid guide to easily browse…
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YouTube TV is Offering a 2 Week Free Trial (But You Need to Know Someone Who Already Subscribes)
YouTube TV subscribers got a message from the streaming service this week telling them that they can give out free two-week trials to friends and family. Here’s what the email says: So, we’re giving you a special two week extended free trial code to share with friends and family who might like to try YouTube…
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ESPN Gets Rights to Stream Bundesliga on ESPN+
ESPN has made a deal for rights to German football’s Bundesliga. The deal reportedly cost ESPN $30 million per year for six years, beginning in 2020 and running though 2026. In a press release on Monday, ESPN said that ESPN+ will not feature exclusive content and on-demand replay of the matches. ESPN linear television networks…
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Amazon Signs a Deal with Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Fleabag was a big winner for Amazon at the Emmy’s, earning six awards. Now, Amazon has signed an overall deal with the star of Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, to create new television content for Amazon Studios which will be exclusive to Amazon Prime Video. “I’m insanely excited to be continuing my relationship with Amazon,” said Waller-Bridge.…
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Roku is Testing a New Roku WiFi Extender
This summer, Bloomberg reported that Roku was working on a WiFi extender that would help strengthen weak WiFi to improve streaming quality. We now know that Roku is testing that WiFi extender, called the Roku Relay. Here’s how Roku describes the Relay. Roku Relay is a dual-band network device that creates a stronger wireless connection…
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A New Food and Drink Focused Streaming Service SommTV Launches
SommTV, a new streaming service featuring food and drink related content, has officially launched. SommTV was created by the producers of the “Somm” documentary film series. The streaming service will make a full launch in March 2020, but viewers can now subscribe at an introductory price of $9.99 per month or $74.99 per year. ‘There’s…
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PGA Tour Will Stream Every Single Shot of The 2020 Players Championship
The PGA Tour is making some big changes in the way viewers will experience each round. The Players Championship will now live stream every shot by all 144 players on the field, according to The Golf Channel. “Our vision is to bring every shot in every PGA Tour golf tournament live and on-demand to our…
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How to Lower Your Home Phone Bill With Cord Cutting
Voice Over Internet Protocol, or VOIP, is a system that allows users to make calls over the Internet. While VOIP systems are used frequently by businesses, it’s also possible to use these services to replace a home landline. These are just a few of the VOIP options to use as your home phone, to save…