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HBO Dominates the Emmy Awards with ‘Watchmen,’ ‘Succession’
Last night, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, which might as well be renamed the HBO awards with the streamer taking home 30 prizes in total, more than any other platform or network. HBO’s new series Watchmen snagged 11 awards overall, including Best Limited Series and TV’s most prestigious prize for Best Drama.…
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Roku Officially Makes Peacock Available in the Channel Store
Roku announced this morning that the Peacock app is officially available through the Roku Channel Store, nationwide. “Demand for compelling content is fueling a surging shift in consumer behavior to streaming that is reshaping the current media landscape,” Tedd Cittadine, Vice President of Content Acquisition, Roku, said in a statement to Cord Cutters News. “We are pleased that…
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A New Reality Competition Wants to Send the Winner to Space in 2023
Think you’ve got what it takes to travel to Space? Now might be your chance to prove it. A production company is looking all across the world for contestants to compete on a reality show that will launch the winner into space for 10 days about a SpaceX Dragon Rocket. Space Hero Inc. is a US-based…
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Peacock is Beginning to Roll Out on Roku
After a day of back and forth negotiations between NBCUniversal and Roku, the two companies announced Friday that Peacock would be available on Roku “in the coming weeks.” It now looks like we’re getting closer to seeing the app become available Roku users. A Cord Cutters News reader shared that Peacock is now available as…
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Apple HomeKit Adds Streaming Device Categories in iOS 14 Update
Apple’s iOS 14 debuted earlier this week, the day after the company’s September product showcase. And among the myriad additions and new features headlining the latest iOS release, Apple reportedly tucked in some new streaming device functionality for its HomeKit app. AppleInsider reported that two new categories have been added to Apple’s HomeKit: one for…
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Sling Orange vs. Sling Blue: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?
Note: This post is in partnership with Sling TV. Before cord cutting became a lifestyle for many people, one of the first over-the-top (OTT) video streaming services that offered a bundle of channels to replace cable was Sling TV. With Sling TV, users are able to tune into live programming as it offers one of…
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How to Watch the New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks Sunday, September 20
This week’s Sunday Night Football lineup will feature a highly anticipated game between the Patriots and Seahawks. Both are coming to the game 1-0 and are early favorites for the playoffs. While no fans will be in attendance, you can watch from home. We’ll show you how, below. When to Watch the Patriots vs. Seahawks…
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YouTube Not Quite Playing Well With Apple’s Latest OS Updates
Apple’s latest operating system updates went live this past week, shortly after the company’s product showcase. As usual those updates pack a number of features both large and small, but it looks like certain new additions aren’t quite playing well with YouTube at the moment. First off, there’s iOS 14, with its picture-in-picture mode —…
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‘It’s Fall On Disney’ – Here Are All the Premieres Coming this Season
Disney+ has proven to be a constant powerhouse in the streaming world despite being less than a year old. This summer we saw mega releases including Hamilton and Mulan, and this upcoming season has no shortage of new content including new originals and some of your favorite movies. This month, Disney+ will be getting classics…
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Miller Lite’s Beer Can Antenna Will Help You Watch Football for Free – No, Seriously
Miller Lite is determined to help you watch your favorite football teams all season long without turning to expensive cable bills or streaming on illegal websites. The beer company has launched a limited time “Cantenna” that’s a beer can with a built-in digital TV antenna so you can watch games legally for free. If it…
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Weekend Wrap Up: Sling TV Brings Back NFL Network, New Roku Premium Options, & More
This week saw the return of NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Sling TV, pricing and launch details for Sony’s PlayStation 5, and new premium subscription options available through The Roku Channel. Elsewhere during this busy week of streaming and cord cutting news, Apple unveiled a new subscription plan that bundles several of its services,…
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Peacock Will Be Available on Roku ‘In the Coming Weeks’
After months of negotiations, and some last minute back and forth, Roku and NBCUniversal have come to an agreement for Peacock to be made available on Roku devices. With the new deal, NBC content will be included on Roku’s free streaming service The Roku Channel. Financial terms of the agreement and details about the other…
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ESPN+ Covers Life On and Off the Ice in Quest for the Stanley Cup
The National Hockey League and ESPN+ have partnered up for “Quest For The Stanley Cup,” a docu-series that follows playoff teams as they compete for winning one of the greatest titles in sports. Now streaming on ESPN+, the all-access docu-series gives fans an in-depth look at what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite…
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Roku and NBCUniversal Come to an Agreement on TV Everywhere Channels, Nearing Peacock Deal
Earlier today, Roku told Cord Cutters News that a disagreement over the terms of bringing Peacock to the streaming platform had resulted in Comcast preparing to pull its TV Everywhere apps from Roku. NBCUniversal quickly responded, saying that it was Roku’s decision to remove the channels. A source close to the negotiations has now confirmed…
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FilmRise Partners with Nordic Entertainment Group for 500 Hours of Content
FilmRise has entered a licensing deal with Nordic Entertainment Group Studios UK to bring 500 hours of content to the streaming service. FilmRise will now have streaming rights to shows including the original British version of Shameless, British drama Doc Martin, and more. This agreement gives FilmRise digital rights to AVOD and SVOD for the…
