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SpaceX’s Starlink Gets Approval for Beta Testing in the UK
The UK has given SpaceX approval for beta testing Starlink, with testers already receiving their kits. The Office of Communications in the UK has confirmed that the approval was granted in November. Greece, Germany, and Australia have also reportedly approved the testing. For beta testing in the UK, SpaceX is charging £439 ($593) for…
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Peacock Launches LIT, a 24-Hour Entertainment News Channel
Today, multi-platform entertainment news network LIT launches its first-ever 24-hr entertainment news channel on Peacock. The channel launches today at 12 pm ET and will stream exclusively on Peacock in the US with plans to expand internationally next month. LIT will launch with its flagship news program, LIT Entertainment News in a 3-hour block. The…
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How to Watch the 2021 College Football National Championship Game on January 11, 2021
After a season like no other, the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season reaches its long-awaited conclusion tonight. The 151st season of college football has been a season like no other and will cap off with a battle between the SEC and Big Ten champions. The SEC Champions No.1 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-0), led…
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Hulu Introduces Student Discount: Ad-Supported Hulu for $1.99 Per Month
Hulu announced today the launch of a new student offer, giving students Hulu’s ad-supported plan for just $1.99 per month, normally $5.99 per month. The discount is available for eligible students over the age of 18 and provides access to Hulu’s full on demand streaming library at a 65% discount. To be eligible for the…
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TCL’s New Soundbar Lets You Wirelessly Connect to Roku TVs
Amid TCL’s product announcements during CES 2021 is the unveiling of a new soundbar with a nifty trick. The TCL Alto R1 soundbar is its first wireless option — the company says all you’ll need is a power cord. Compatible Roku TVs should connect to the soundbar and start guiding you through the setup process…
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LG Showcases Bigger, Brighter OLED Displays at CES
LG used CES 2021 as an opportunity to unveil its new lineup of OLED, QNED Mini LED and NanoCell TVs. LG’s lineup has been upgraded with new features including a new OLED panel, a new advanced LCD panel structure that combines Quantum NanoCell color technology with mini LED backlighting to offer improved contrast, an upgraded…
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Hisense Announces TriChroma Laser TV at CES 2021
Hisense kicked off CES 2021 Monday morning by announcing new TriChroma Laser technology and a product line of laser TVs. Dr. Liu Xianrong, the Chief Scientist of Hisense Laser Display took the virtual stage to explain that the new technology controls separate lasers for more pure colors and brilliant display. With TriChroma Laser technology, “128%…
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LG Introduces webOS 6.0 for Its 2021 TV Lineup
LG Electronics has announced webOS 6.0 which will be introduced on the company’s 2021 lineup of OLED, QNED Mini LED, NanoCell and UHD smart TVs. With webOS 6.0, users will get an updated home screen, designed to better meet view needs, including faster access to each user’s most used apps and improving content discovery with…
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How to Watch Jazz vs Pistons on January 10, 2021
Sunday’s early game is an interconference matchup as the Utah Jazz travel east to take on the Detroit Pistons. Both teams are coming off impressive victories against teams with better records. The 5-4 Utah Jazz are led by one of the league’s best duos in Shooting Guard Donovan Mitchell and Center Rudy Gobert. Mitchell has…
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How to Watch NFL Wildcard Games Sunday, January 10, 2021
After the wildest season in NFL history, we have finally reached the end of the first-ever NFL Super Wildcard Weekend. Sunday’s slate of three games will be covered on a plethora of networks and services that gives cord cutters more options than ever to watch all of the action on the gridiron. Find out how…
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Nintendo is Dropping Netflix From the 3DS and Wii U With No Switch App in Sight
Nintendo users can say goodbye to streaming Netflix on their Wii U and 3DS devices as the app is no longer available to download for new users. Existing users can still access the app, but not for long. Nintendo says it will be shut down completely by June 30, 2021. “Starting Dec 31st, 2020, the…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Discovery Plus Launches and Roku Nabs Quibi’s Content
We’re only a week into the new year, but we’ve got plenty to discuss. Several companies have shared some of their plans for next week’s CES 2021. And we already have our first new streaming service launch of the year. Meanwhile, Roku ended the week by acquiring the content left behind after Quibi’s closure. Here’s…
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Verizon is Extending its Low Cost Internet Program to Low Income Households
Verizon announced it’s offering its high-speed Fios Forward internet service to even more qualifying customers. The internet service is available to qualifying households with financial assistance that brings the price as low as $19.99/month. Verizon Fios Forward is now available to new and existing customers who qualify for the Lifeline government assistance program. This is…
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How to Watch Warriors vs Clippers on January 8, 2021
Tonight’s late game is a Pacific Division showdown and a rematch from Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Clippers look to pull off back-to-back road victories against the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers defeated the Warriors 108-101 in their first contest in San Francisco and will be looking to do it again. At 6-3, the…
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Roku Reportedly Scored Quibi’s Content for Under $100 Million
Soon after rumors started circulating that Roku was in the process of acquiring Quibi’s content, the company announced today that the deal was done and Quibi content will be streaming exclusively on The Roku Channel. While financial terms of the deal were not discussed in the statement sent out by Roku and Quibi, inside…
