Author: Tmera Hepburn
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Have an AT&T Number? Now You Can Turn Your Alexa Device Into a Phone
AT&T customers on eligible plans can now link their phone number to their Alexa-enabled devices and use them like a phone. Amazon Echo devices and more can now make and receive hands-free calls with a linked AT&T phone plan. This new launch is in addition to the existing calling feature on Amazon devices that allows…
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Verizon and The NFL to Launch ‘Watch Together’ Feature
This year’s turn of events has altered the way we watch live sports, and the NFL and Yahoo! Sports are tackling the problem head-on by launching a feature that lets you stream the game with friends remotely. ‘Watch Together’ will launch Wednesday, September 10 via the Yahoo! Sports app and allow users to invite up…
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Apple’s New Hire Could Point to Upcoming Bundle Deal
Apple just hired a new executive who’s previously spent time at both Hulu and Quibi in distribution roles. Tim Connelly was hired to join Apple’s video division with no official role title known yet. Since Connelly’s previous jobs were to negotiate distribution deals, his association with Apple is likely to build new bundle deals for…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video the Week of September 7, 2020
Need some fresh entertainment after Labor Day? Check out these new titles coming to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime this week. The Duchess is an original comedy coming to Netflix that Katherine Ryan wrote and produced based on her experiences living in London. The streamer labels the show as “Raunchy, Witty,” and “Irreverent.” On Wednesday, Hulu…
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The Apple TV App is Now Available on VIZIO SmartCast TVs
Today VIZIO announced the launch of the Apple TV app on SmartCast TVs, giving viewers access to Apple TV+ and Apple TV channels. VIZIO SmarCast TV users can also access the Apple TV app to buy or rent over 100,000 movies and TV shows, including titles available in 4K HDR and with Dolby Atmos. For a limited…
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‘Mulan’ Boosts Disney+ Downloads, But Not as Much as ‘Hamilton’
Disney’s release of the live-action remake of Mulan sent Disney+ mobile app to 674,000 downloads worldwide during its premiere weekend Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6. Apptopia reports that 400,000 of those downloads were within the U.S. Mulan skipped its original plan for a theatrical release, instead heading straight for the streaming service with…
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Cinedigm Brings ‘The Bob Ross Channel’ to the Atmosphere Streaming Service
Atmosphere has announced a partnership with Cinedigm to distribute The Bob Ross Channel across its platform. Atmosphere is a leading video service for businesses, reaching more than 500,000 views per day in more than 10,000 businesses. “We are thrilled at the strong demand we have received for The Bob Ross Channel from new and established ad-supported streaming…
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Analyst: Netflix Will Reach 500 Million Subscribers by 2030
A new report by RBC says Netflix’s subscriber base will double within the next decade. RBC predicts the streamer will reach 500 million subscribers by 2030, up from the 193 million it has today. That’s in part due to the rising growth Netflix has seen globally. The video service currently holds 29% market share of global…
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HappyKids.tv Reaches Over 55,000 Kids Movies and Shows
HappyKids.tv continues to expand its massive kid’s library, now with more than 55,000 shows and movies for young audiences. The free streaming app announced that Kidtagious and Millimages have chosen HappyKids.tv as their preferred platform, bringing 525 new episodes from their popular libraries to the platform. HappyKids.tv is on its way to becoming the leading…
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FilmRise is Adding Emmy Nominated Titles, Concerts & More This Month for Free
Since the Emmy Awards are going virtual this year, FilmRise has compiled some award-winning titles for you to watch this month in honor of the show. Get in the mood for awards season with An American Crime, 7 seasons of Hunter, and more. September is also home to National Cooking Day (September 25th), and what…