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Amazon Makes it Easier to Go Hands Free with Fire TV
Amazon announced today some new features for controlling your Fire TV with Alexa-enabled devices. With the updates, Fire TV users can ditch the remote and use voice commands to find, launch, and watch content. Hands-free pairings now enable: Echo Show-like experiences: Leverage the biggest screen in your home when using popular Alexa experiences and skills hands-free.…
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Netflix is Planning a 2-Day StreamFest Event Where You Can Watch For Free
Netflix is looking for new creative ways to promote the streaming service, and apparently, it’s next one will be a 2-day period where non-customers can stream for free. According to code snippets in the latest version of its Android app which were pointed out by Mishaal Rahman, the streamer is hosting a StreamFest beginning Dec.…
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‘The Mandalorian’ Just Dropped a Special Look Trailer for Season 2
The Mandalorian just released a new special look trailer ahead of the Season 2 premiere on October 30. It doesn’t give too much away in terms of storyline, but it does give us a new look into the next chapter as The Mandalorian continues his quest to return Baby Yoda back to his kind. New…
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Netflix Reaches 195 Million Subscribers, Missing Subscriber Forecast for Q3
Netflix has just announced its Q3 results, showing that the streamer added 2.2 million subscribers for the quarter and reaching 195.15 million global subscribers in total by September 30. This quarter’s addition was slightly lower than the company’s estimated 2.6 million growth. The company noted that the slowdown in growth was due to an incredibly…
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Sony’s ‘Happiest Season’ Skips Theaters to Go Straight to Hulu
Another movie is skipping theaters to go straight to streaming this holiday season. Hulu has distribution rights to Sony’s “Happiest Season” in the US, with Sony Pictures keeping rights in all other countries. The film, starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis, will premiere on November 25 as a Hulu Original. Clea DuVall directed the…
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Netflix’s ‘Away’ Canceled After One Season
Netflix has canceled its original series Away before giving it a shot at a second season. The space drama starring Hilary Swank apparently just wasn’t cutting it, despite it being on Netflix’s own top ten list at one point, and even ranking No. 2 on the Nielsen ratings for the first week after its release…
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Analyst: The Number of OTT Services in the US Has More Than Doubled Since 2014
New research from Parks Associates shows that there are now close to 300 OTT video services in the United States, more than double the number that existed in 2014. Notable launches from this year include HBO Max, Peacock, and Quibi. The OTT Video Market Tracker study also shows that fewer services are shutting down this…
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Quibi is Now Available on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV
Earlier this year we reported that the mobile-only streamer Quibi had an app in the works for Amazon Fire TV. Now Quibi has launched on select smart TVs including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV. This just leaves out Roku and other smart TVs for the moment. This move is the latest in…
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WarnerMedia Launches New Streaming Service ‘Ride’ to Watch in the Car
WarnerMedia is making it easier for parents to keep kids entertained during long car rides, with the launch of a video services called WarnerMedia Ride. The service will be available for smartphones and tablets that connect to AT&T WiFi hotspots in cars, at no extra cost. Content on WarnerMedia Ride will include news and sports…
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Peacock Launches Election Section with News, Documentaries & Entertainment
Peacock is gearing up for the 2020 election with a new hub under the Vote tab. The new section provides easy access to live coverage, on-demand content, and channels, including a new, exclusive news commentary channel, The Choice. “We know the upcoming election is top of mind for viewers, so this destination makes content even…
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Pluto TV CEO Will Head ViacomCBS Streaming, Including Paramount Plus
ViacomCBS is restructuring its streaming business, naming Tom Ryan, CEO of Pluto TV, president and CEO of ViacomCBS Streaming. In the new role, Ryan will oversee CBS All Access which will rebrand to Paramount Plus in 2021, along with the company’s free streaming service Pluto TV. Ryan will replace Marc DeBevoise as he steps down…
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Here’s What’s New on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video the Week of October 19, 2020
If you’re a fan of the cult-favorite Unsolved Mysteries, you’ll be excited to hear that Season 2 is now on Netflix as of today. The streamer also has some more new originals premiering later this week, including the eery Rebecca starring Armie Hammer, Lily James, and Kristin Scott Thomas. Amazon Prime is a little sparse…
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Facebook Watch Introduces New Way to Follow by Topic
Today Facebook announced a new way to find and discover videos you’ll love on Watch. In addition to following your favorite Pages and Profiles, Facebook Watch now allows you to follow Topics. “Topics let you personalize the videos that show up in your feed so it’s tailored to what you care about. You can find…
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Deal Alert: Save $50 on the Tablo Dual Lite DVR
The Tablo Dual Lite DVR is on sale right now for $99.99, down from $149.99 at Best Buy and Amazon. Looking for more storage? You can also get the Tablo Dual 128 GB DVR on sale for $139.99, down from $169.99 on the Tablo website. Tablo Dual Lite DVR Features: Tablo OTA DVR: Browse, record,…
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Apple TV+ Will be Home to New and Classic Peanuts Content
Apple TV+ announced a deal with WildBrain, along with Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions to bring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang to the streaming service. That includes a second season for the Apple TV+ original Snoopy in Space along with brand new specials for Mother’s Day, Earth Day…
