Author: Philip Palermo
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Nvidia’s Shield TV Might Be Shielded from Android TV’s Home Screen Ads Feature
Earlier this month, we reported on a new feature coming to Android TV devices that autoplays teaser videos on the home screen. The new feature is meant to draw your attention to new content and, potentially, convince you to watch. And while various Android TV-powered devices have received the update over the past few weeks,…
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HBO Max Releases First Trailer for ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’
As part of this weekend’s DC FanDome online event, HBOMax has released the first full trailer for the Zack Snyder version of Justice League. Titled, appropriately enough, “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” this new edit of the 2017 superhero film was announced earlier this year after years of rumors about a new version. During production of…
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Weekend Wrap Up: Top Cord Cutting Stories from This Week
This week, we highlighted Pluto TV’s revamped lineup, our own Roku streaming device comparison, Netflix’s new shuffle button test, streaming service bundle deals, and more! Pluto TV Adds a Dozen New Channels and CBS Content & Reorganizes Channel Lineup Note: This is a sponsored post. Pluto TV, ViacomCBS’ free streaming platform, announced a significant update…
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Roku vs. Roku: Four Streaming Devices Compared Head to Head (to Head to Head)
Roku’s current lineup of dedicated streaming devices runs the gamut of price points and features. At one end, the low-priced option goes for about $30, while the top-end model has an asking price more than 3 times as much. But what’s the difference among these streamers? What features and capabilities are Roku bringing to the…
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The Disorder Channel Shines Spotlight on Rare Diseases
A film-festival-turned-streaming-channel is highlighting life with rare diseases through short documentaries, movies, shows, and more. Launched earlier this summer on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, The Disorder Channel features a variety of content that was originally intended as part of a two-day film festival. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizers to postpone the event,…
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Google Is Asking FCC to Approve 17-State 6GHz Network Test
In a recent request to the Federal Communications Commission, Google is apparently aiming to conduct a broadband network test in several US states. It’s not entirely clear exactly what Google’s up to, but FCC documents spotted by Business Insider indicate the company’s project involves tests centered on the 6GHz spectrum band. “Google proposes to conduct…
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Court Says Charter Can Charge Streaming Companies Interconnect Fees
A federal appeals court ruled that Charter can start charging streaming video companies for interconnect fees, overturning a condition of the 2016 merger that brought Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks under one roof. In its ruling, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said it had no choice after…
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Charter Tells FCC Some Customers Enjoy Data Caps, Usage-Based Pricing
In recent comments to the Federal Communications Commission, Charter Communications continued to build a case for its request to lift a seven-year ban on implementing data caps and usage-based pricing. The petition has drawn criticism from consumer groups and industry players like Roku, which urged the FCC to deny Charter’s petition, claiming in a letter…
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Xbox Series X Will Launch in November, Halo Infinite Pushed to 2021
We’ve known for a while now that the next generation of video game consoles (or hyper-capable streaming devices, depending on your perspective) are coming later this year. On Tuesday, however, Microsoft gave us a more specific time frame, announcing that its Xbox Series X console is set to arrive this November. When it launches, the…
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DC Universe’s Future Uncertain After Recent Layoffs
WarnerMedia’s recent corporate realignment could have a significant impact on its DC Universe streaming service. Variety reports that while the DC brand itself may be expanding in the future, both DC Comics and DC Universe have reportedly been hit with layoffs. It’s currently unclear how such moves might affect the streaming service, which features a…