Author: Philip Palermo
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PlayStation 5’s Disney+ App Finally Lists Titles with 4K HDR, But Playback Still Limited to 1080p
Recent updates to the PlayStation 5 version of the Disney+ app finally features badging for titles that indicate support for 4K resolution. However, the app still appears to limit playback to 1080p. It’s a confounding limitation we’ve been tracking ever since the Sony PlayStation 5 launched nearly a year ago. Up until recently, titles on […]
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Netflix Picks Up its First Game Studio: ‘Oxenfree’ Developer Night School Studio
In another clear sign Netflix is serious about exploring gaming, the company has acquired its first developer. The streaming service has picked up Night School Studio, the team behind the 2016 supernatural mystery game Oxenfree, for an undisclosed amount. In a blog post announcing the move, Netflix mentioned its gaming efforts are still at an […]
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Video: Roku’s Fall 2021: Roku OS 10.5, Streaming Stick 4K, and More
This week, Roku unveiled a host of software and hardware announcements for the fall of 2021, including the latest version of its operating system and an improved version of its popular Streaming Stick line. If you want the lowdown on Roku OS 10.5, the Streaming Stick 4K, and the company’s other major announcements, be sure […]
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Roku’s Big News, Content Deals for Pluto TV and Netflix, and More
This week, we learned about Roku’s newest software and hardware releases, including a new Streaming Stick. Meanwhile, Disney announced an online event to celebrate Disney+’s second birthday. Also, the Paramount+ bundle with Showtime went live this week, as did Apple’s tvOS 15 software. We also learned about significant content deals for Netflix and Pluto TV. […]
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Apple’s SharePlay Feature Reappears in Post-Launch Betas
It may have missed the big initial software release earlier this week, but it looks like Apple’s Watch Party-esque SharePlay feature could be coming soon. The first public versions of Apple’s software updates, including iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and tvOS 15 went live on Monday, Sept. 20th, and beta versions of forthcoming updates show SharePlay […]
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K Adds Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Support — CPU, WiFi Upgrades Also On Board
(Editor’s Note: We’ve updated this post with official hardware specs from Roku.) It must be fall because Roku’s just shared its newest slate of software and hardware announcements. In addition to the next version of its latest software, Roku OS 10.5, the company is also unveiling an upgraded Streaming Stick meant to replace the earlier, […]
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Locast’s Latest Legal Blow, Apple TV Getting tvOS 15 Update, and More
This week, we learned when eligible Apple TV users should start seeing the newest software update, tvOS 15. Elsewhere, ViacomCBS shared that it’s planning to offer a bundle that includes Showtime and Paramount+. Meanwhile, Locast suffered another legal blow this week, and Disney has decided to premiere the rest of its 2021 films in movie […]
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Judge Permanently Bars Locast From Continuing Its Operations
In another major blow for Locast and its efforts to stream local channels over the internet, a judge has permanently barred the streamer from continuing operations. The service has taken a number of hits in recent weeks following Judge Louis L. Stanton’s decision to rule against Locast’s request for a summary judgment in its ongoing […]
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Newest Apple TV Software Update, tvOS 15, Launches Sept. 20 — Here’s What To Expect
The next version of Apple TV software, tvOS 15, should officially launch on Sept. 20th. That’s the date Apple specified for its iOS 15 release (which is what tvOS is based on) following the conclusion of its annual fall event. While much of the online showcase’s overall runtime was unsurprisingly dedicated to its latest smartphone […]
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Video: How to Stream Live NFL Games Without Cable
The NFL’s 2021-2022 regular season is officially underway and in our latest video deep dive, we walk you through how to stream live NFL games without cable. Several live TV streaming services offer up national broadcasts, and even some on-demand services have live options for you to check out. If you’ve been aiming to support […]