Author: Philip Palermo
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(Update: Roku Responds) As Talks With Roku Continue, Google Adds YouTube TV Workaround to YouTube App
(Editor’s Note: Updated post with official statement from Roku) The latest move in the ongoing fight between Roku and Google sees the latter adding a workaround of sorts to allow YouTube TV access through the standard YouTube app. In a blog post titled “Next steps for YouTube TV members on Roku,” Google announced a new…
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Sony Adds YouTube TV to PlayStation 5’s Streaming App Library
Google’s YouTube TV might have disappeared from Roku’s platforms while the two sides hash out a new deal, but the live TV streaming service is still popping up elsewhere — like Sony’s PlayStation 5 game console. Firing up the console this week shows that the app is available to download alongside a selection of other…
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Amazon Announces New Line of 4K Toshiba Fire TVs, Ranging from 43 to 75 Inches
Today, Amazon unveiled a new lineup of 4K Fire TV models from Toshiba that sport thinner bezels than previous models and additional onboard memory for storing more apps. The new C350 series ranges from 43 inches all the way up to a sizable 75-incher — although you’ll have to wait a little bit longer for…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: The New Apple TV 4K, Roku Originals, and More
This week saw Apple finally unveil the latest Apple TV hardware — and a new remote control. Elsewhere, Roku is giving its growing staple of original content a new name. Sony is testing out a video streaming perk for PlayStation Plus users, and Hulu announced NFL Network and NFL RedZone are heading to its live…
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Disney’s New Deal With Sony Pictures Means Spider-Man Can Head to Disney+
Sony Pictures announced a major new deal today with Disney that includes streaming and TV rights to Sony Pictures new theatrical releases and earlier titles, including the studio’s Spider-Man films. The deal opens the door for Spider-Man to join other Marvel superheroes on the Disney+ streaming service. “This landmark multi-year, platform-agnostic agreement guarantees the team…
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Apple TV’s New Siri Remote Adds More Features, Compatible With Older Models
Apple’s big April 2021 product reveal showcased some long-rumored and long-awaited Apple TV updates, including a next-gen Apple TV 4K with increased processing power. But one of the most-requested upgrades focused on the included input device, which Apple is now calling Siri Remote. This new accessory is promising some needed improvements and it’ll also be…
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After Months of Rumors, the Next-Gen Apple TV 4K is Finally Official, Packing New Siri Remote
Rumors of a next-gen Apple TV had been swirling for most of 2020. In fact, way back in May 2020, we started hearing about tech specs and the notion that Apple could release the sixth-generation device at any point. Well, it turns out that “point” ended up being this week because Apple finally took the…
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Sony Reverses Course on PlayStation 3, Vita Online Store Closures
Sony’s been busy adjusting its online marketplace ecosystem of late, including the decision to wind down video purchases and rentals through its PlayStation Store. Other recent announcements, however, have apparently led to enough consumer backlash to warrant a change in plans. Case in point: After announcing the closure of the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation…
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Here’s What I’d Like To See in a Next-Gen Apple TV
We’ve been tracking rumors of a “next-gen” Apple TV for well over a year now. And with Apple’s next big reveal event scheduled for Tuesday, April 20th, we’re once again wondering if this will finally be the moment Apple chooses to unveil its next dedicated streaming device. It’s something we’ve pondered leading up to every…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Roku’s Big News, More Apple TV Rumors, and More
This week, we learned all about Roku’s spring 2021 plans, including new hardware and updated software. Elsewhere, Netflix is trying out a new Kids profile look; Plex has big plans for content aggregation, and Google Play Movies & TV is shutting down on several major smart TV platforms. Here’s what happened in the world of…