Author: Philip Palermo
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Walmart Confirms Launch Window for its Budget-Priced Streaming Devices
Walmart has confirmed an official launch window for its upcoming, onn-branded streaming devices, which showed up seemingly ahead of the schedule on the retailer’s own website. TechCrunch reported that Walmart expects the new devices to launch in stores and online at some point next week, the week of June 7th, 2021. Earlier this week we…
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Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen) Review: A Much Better Remote, But What Else?
After many, many months of rumors, Apple’s newest streaming device is finally here. The company’s calling it the second-generation Apple TV 4K and it’s bringing some impressive horsepower under its familiar enclosure. But it’s also packing a new and (potentially) improved Siri Remote, so we’ve got a lot to discuss. If you’ve been curious about…
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Apple TV Now Widely Available on Android TV Devices
Earlier this week, we learned the Apple TV app was available to download on Nvidia’s Shield TV line following its appearance on the Chromecast with Google TV. And now, it looks like the app is more widely accessible to Android TV devices in general. 9to5Google reported on the app’s general availability and we’ve since confirmed…
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CNN Eyeing Its Own Streaming Service With Exclusive, New Content
While CNN’s parent company, WarnerMedia, is prepping for a mega-merger with Discovery Incorporated, the news network is reportedly exploring its own streaming service venture. The Wall Street Journal reports that it’s being referred to internally as CNN+, and it features new shows leveraging the network’s current hosts, like Anderson Cooper and Don Lemon. Those shows…
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Walmart’s Budget Android TV Device Listed At $25
From FCC filing to store listing in about two and a half months. A new store listing on Walmart’s site features the company’s Onn-brand Android TV streaming device at a budget-friendly $24.88. The 1080p streamer goes by the name of “onn. FHD Streaming Stick,” a slight variation from the “onn 2K Streaming Stick” name we…
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Video: Hands-On With Sling TV’s Revamped App
This week, we got our first hands-on look at Sling TV’s newest app update. Coming first to select Fire TV users, this latest upgrade includes a significantly revamped interface. Users should notice changes throughout the app, from the Home menu to the DVR and more. In this video, we take you on a tour of…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Amazon’s Deal with MGM, Sling TV’s New App, and More!
This week, we learned about yet another major content deal — this time involving Amazon and MGM. It’s a deal that has many speculating about the future of many well-known film and TV franchises. Meanwhile, Sling TV unveiled its newest app, which boasts a revamped look and feel. Philo also announced a price hike and…
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Anker Shows Off Android TV Dongle Coming to its Nebula Brand
Anker, the company that offers a wide, wide variety of electronics, has started showing off a new Android TV-powered streaming device that could be coming later this year. The company’s Japanese Twitter account shared an image and initial details for what it’s calling the Nebula 4K Streaming Dongle, which looks like it’ll fall under the…
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Samsung Adds Larger, Smaller Screen Options to Its Smart Monitor Lineup
Samsung is expanding its Smart Monitor line to include both larger and smaller screen size options. The product line, which aims to merge smart TV capabilities with computer monitor features, debuted late last year with screens ranging from 27 to 32 inches. These newest additions include a 43-incher as well as a smaller 24-inch display.…
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Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Buy a Budget 4K Streaming Device
The world of budget 4K streaming devices has certainly gotten more interesting of late. We got an updated Chromecast in the latter half of 2020, and Roku just came out with its latest budget streamer, the Express 4K+. And with so many well-regarded and popular choices on the market, we thought we’d examine the current…