Author: Philip Palermo
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Amazon’s New Remote Is Also Available Via Third-Gen Fire TV Stick Bundle
Amazon’s latest Fire TV remote control, which adds on four dedicated direct-access media buttons, was officially listed on the company’s website last week for a standalone price of $29.99. However, it’s also available alongside the Third-Gen Fire TV Stick as part of a $39.99 package that’s set to ship at the end of April. To…
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(Update: Maybe Not) Fresh Apple TV Rumors Point to Updated Remote for Potential Next-Gen Model
Update (04/01/21): Follow-up reports suggest the so-called B519 remote might actually be a third-party variant intended for use by cable companies. 9to5Mac posted images of the potential layout of the remote, pulled from a recent beta version of tvOS 14.5, but later updated its post to mention the possibility this may not be tied to…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Fire TV Update Rolls Out to More Devices, and More
This week, Amazon rolled out its latest Fire TV user experience to more devices in its streaming device lineup. Elsewhere, The Roku Channel added more family-friendly content and Disney announced new premiere dates for several upcoming films. And two more markets now support ATSC 3.0, or NextGen TV. Here’s what happened in the world of…
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Video: 5 Things You Should Know About Locast: How It Works, Supported Cities, and More
In this week’s topical deep dive, Jess and Philip team up to explore the world of Locast, the streaming service that aims to serve up access to your local, over-the-air channels via streaming. Find out what it’s like to use, which cities and markets are currently supported, what’s the deal with those donations, and more.…
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New Device Listings Hint at Possible New Fire TV Remote
A series of device listings from regulatory offices in several countries appear to reference a new remote control that could be coming to the Fire TV lineup in the future. Protocol’s Janko Roettgers tweeted about an FCC listing that mentions a new Bluetooth-enabled device with a model number of L5B83G. And while device photos aren’t…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: The NFL’s New Broadcasting Deal, More YouTube TV Channels, and More
This week, we saw the NFL announce its new broadcasting deal, including some exclusive rights for Amazon. Elsewhere, YouTube TV added more ViacomCBS channels to its lineup and Fox-owned Tubi might be looking to get into the original content game. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and streaming. Breaking News Here are…
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Walmart’s Android TV-Powered Onn 2K Streaming Stick Pops Up at the FCC
A recent filing at the FCC suggests Walmart could be prepping to launch a streaming stick under its Onn brand of personal electronics. The filing, spotted by Android TV Guide, indicates the device, listed as the Onn 2K Streaming Stick, features a traditional HDMI streaming stick form factor and packs a compact remote control that…
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Rumor Suggests NVIDIA Could Stop Making Tegra Chip That Powers Shield TV
After a recent Bloomberg report hinted that an updated Nintendo Switch console could be on the horizon, more rumors surfaced focusing on the chip that powers both the current Switch as well as NVIDIA’s Shield TV line of streaming devices. Gamereactor cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter, who claims NVIDIA could end production…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Netflix Tests Ways to Thwart Password Sharing and More
This week, we saw Netflix trying out ways to reduce password sharing, fuboTV testing new plans, and Roku getting into the exclusive content game. Elsewhere, we learned more about parental controls on Google TV and Disney announced a new deal with the NHL. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and streaming. Breaking…
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Justice League’s Snyder Cut Briefly Released Early on HBO Max
The highly anticipated Zack Snyder’s Justice League, a thorough reworking of the 2017 film, is set for release on March 18th on HBO Max. However, some users reported gaining access to the film 10 days early by attempting to play the new family film Tom & Jerry. The Hollywood Reporter verified Twitter reports from users…