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Crackle is Now Available on Xfinity X1 and Flex
Free streaming service Crackle is now available on Comcast Xfinity X1 and Flex. The ad-supported service features an extensive library of free content, including classic TV shows, hard to find cult classic movies, and original programming. I Dream of Jeannie, Doc Martin, Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, Treasure Island, Air Force One, Charlie’s Angels, and…
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Prime Members: Get a Fire TV Stick Lite for Just $20
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick Lite is on sale for just $19.99, down from $29.99. The Fire TV Stick Lite is Amazon’s most affordable streaming device and brings you content in full HD. The device comes with an Alexa Voice Remote Lite. With 50% more power than the 2019 Fire TV Stick, you’ll get quick app…
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Plex Raises $50 Million to Become ‘One Stop Shop’ for Streaming
Plex has completed a round of funding, adding a $50 million infusion from an investor in hopes of becoming a “one stop shop” for streaming entertainment with an interface that will put all of your streaming media into one menu. Plex is aiming to solve the issue of content being difficult to find. With so…
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Google To Shut Down Play Movies & TV App on Major Smart TVs in June, Redirecting Users to YouTube
A recent update indicates Google is planning to shut down its Google Play Movies & TV app on several major smart TV platforms: Roku (including TVs and other streaming devices), Samsung, LG, and Vizio. The announcement, via 9to5 Google, adds that the app is set to shut down on June 15, 2021 — though the…
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Godzilla vs Kong Finds Pandemic Release Success
Warner Bros. decision to simultaneously release their 2021 feature films via theatrical release and their in-house streaming service HBO Max has been paying off. According to a report by Variety, the streaming behemoth has set the record for the highest-grossing film of the pandemic with Godzilla vs. Kong. The 2021 battle of the kaiju has…
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CBS Sports HQ is Now Available on the Amazon News App
The CBS Sports HQ network is now available on the Amazon news app, giving viewers access to CBS Sports HQ’s live news coverage, highlights, and analysis. “As we continue to build on a period of strong growth, we’re very pleased to expand the distribution of CBS Sports HQ to Amazon’s news app across multiple devices,…
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Netflix Renews ‘Bridgerton’ for Seasons 3 & 4
Good news, Bridgerton fans. Netflix has renewed the show for two more seasons. The series was renewed for season two in January and production has started, following the huge success of season one. Netflix shared the news on the official Bridgerton Twitter account Tuesday morning. “From the first time I read Julia Quinn’s delicious Bridgerton…
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Netflix Kids Profiles Get a Character-Focused Redesign
Netflix is updating Netflix Kids profiles with a design that’s more fun and easier for kids to navigate. Focusing on characters and images, the newly redesigned Kids profiles includes a row of the user’s favorite content, with characters and art from each show and movie helping them to find what they’re looking for. Kids’ profiles…
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Roku’s Spring 2021 Hardware Lineup Includes Express 4K+, Voice Remote Pro, Streambar Pro
In addition to its latest operating system update, OS 10, Roku also announced the newest additions to its hardware lineup. The company’s spring 2021 offerings include a 4K-capable Express model, a souped-up remote control and more. Here’s an initial look at what Roku’s got in store for the next few months. Roku Express 4K+ The…
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Roku is Rolling Out an OS 10 Update with Virtual Surround Sound, Customized Live Channel Guide & More
Roku announced today that Roku OS 10 has started rolling out to devices, including streaming devices, audio products, and Roku TVs. With the OS update, Roku users will find new ways to customize their viewing experience, connect to gaming consoles more easily, and overall improved performance. “The Roku OS adds new choices, more value and…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video the Week of April 12, 2021
It’s a new week and that means new releases are dropping on your favorite streaming services. Jamie Foxx’s new comedy series Dad Stop Embarrassing Me comes out on Netflix this week, and the trailer for Season 1 looks pretty hilarious. Hulu gets Season 10 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills so you can catch…
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The FCC Has Developed a Speed Test to Improve Broadband Across the Country
To help measure and get a better understanding of internet speeds from across the country, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is encouraging the public to use their newly released speed test app. Similar to existing speed tests like Oookla and Project Stream, the FCC Speed Test App will give users insights into their download and…
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Latest Rumors Suggest Apple’s Working on a Smart Speaker-Apple TV Combo Device
The latest rumors surrounding Apple’s efforts in the streaming and smart home segments suggest the company is eyeing a multipurpose device that would significantly expand on what current Apple TV models are capable of. Bloomberg reported that Apple is exploring a new device that merges its HomePod speaker tech with Apple TV. If that sounds…
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How to Watch MLB Games Without Cable the Week of April 12
Week 3 of the 2021 MLB regular season continues with a loaded lineup of nationally televised games. ESPN and ESPN+ will be the home of this week’s national games, with various regional sports networks providing the local broadcasts. Fans will be in attendance at ballparks throughout the league; however, cord cutters can find out how…
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Paramount+ Won’t See ‘Top Gun’ or ‘Mission Impossible’ Sequels Until 2022
Paramount has announced delays with some of its upcoming films. Major titles like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Mission Impossible 7,” and “Dungeons & Dragons” have been pushed back. When CBS All Access rebranded to Paramount+, ViacomCBS announced that Paramount movies would be available on Paramount+ within 30-90 days after their theatrical debut, along with MGM movies…
