Author: Philip Palermo
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Here Are All The Roku Devices Slated to Get the Roku OS 10 Software Upgrade
(Editor’s note: Updated our list to include more information about supported Roku TVs) Earlier this week, Roku officially announced the latest version of its operating system, an update the company is calling Roku OS 10. And while we’ve covered the included new features in earlier posts and videos, many have been wondering which specific streaming…
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PlayStation 5’s April Update Includes TV-Focused Tweaks Alongside New Storage Options
While the big April update coming to Sony’s PlayStation 5 this week certainly focuses on game-centric improvements, the full release notes reveal some TV-friendly additions as well. Sony announced the 900MB update earlier this week and it started rolling out on April 14th. In its announcement, the company focused on major upgrades, including the ability…
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Google To Shut Down Play Movies & TV App on Major Smart TVs in June, Redirecting Users to YouTube
A recent update indicates Google is planning to shut down its Google Play Movies & TV app on several major smart TV platforms: Roku (including TVs and other streaming devices), Samsung, LG, and Vizio. The announcement, via 9to5 Google, adds that the app is set to shut down on June 15, 2021 — though the…
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Latest Rumors Suggest Apple’s Working on a Smart Speaker-Apple TV Combo Device
The latest rumors surrounding Apple’s efforts in the streaming and smart home segments suggest the company is eyeing a multipurpose device that would significantly expand on what current Apple TV models are capable of. Bloomberg reported that Apple is exploring a new device that merges its HomePod speaker tech with Apple TV. If that sounds…
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Logitech Says It’s Discontinuing Harmony Remote Control Line
It looks like we’ve reached the end of a universal remote era. On Friday, Logitech announced on its support page that the company will no longer manufacture its line of Harmony universal remote controls. However, the post also mentions Logitech plans to continue supporting its Harmony products, so current and potential future users don’t have…
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Video: 5 Things You Should Know About Parental Controls and Streaming Services
In this week’s video deep dive, we explore how four of the biggest streaming services out there approach the notion of parental controls. We learned that Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+ all do things a little differently — and some even have deceptively simple workarounds. If you’ve been looking for ways to manage the…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Netflix and Sony Make A Deal, A Decade of Game of Thrones, and More
This week, we learned about a new deal to bring Sony Pictures films to Netflix starting next year, T-Mobile launched its own home internet service, and HBO is celebrating a decade of Game of Thrones. Elsewhere, more Apple TV rumors have started swirling and Godzilla vs. Kong had a record-breaking premiere. Here’s what happened in…
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New tvOS Beta Code Mentions of 120Hz Refresh Rate Could Point to Next-Gen Apple TV
Recent beta versions of Apple’s tvOS software mention features that could be integrated into a next-generation Apple TV model, a device we’ve been tracking for well over a year now. 9to5Mac reported on references to “120Hz” and “supports 120Hz” in the tvOS 14.5 beta, and points out current Apple TV models don’t support refresh rates…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: TVision Shutting Down, Netflix Bets on Anime, and More
This week, we learned that T-Mobile is drastically shaking up its live TV streaming plans by shutting down its TVision service and, instead, partnering with YouTube TV and Philo. Meanwhile, Univision launched a new Spanish-language streaming service of its own. And Netflix looks to double down on anime and anime-influenced animation in 2021. Here’s what…