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XUMO Adds Two More Channels to Its Free Lineup
Free streaming service XUMO is adding channels to its streaming lineup once again, with two more channels now available. Players TV – Channel 710 PlayersTV is a new sports lifestyle and culture channel for fans to connect with their favorite world-class athletes. VENN – Channel 304 VENN is a new kind of TV network for…
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Amazon and Netflix Lead SVOD Platforms in Most New Releases
Data from Reelgood shows Amazon Prime Video and Netflix are on top of the list when it comes to streamers with the freshest content. The study classifies movies and TV shows with new episodes released between 2018 and 2020 as “fresh” content and included seven of the top streaming services right now. In movies, Amazon…
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League: The HBO Max Exclusive Explained
The road to Zack Snyder’s version of the 2017 Justice League film has been unusual and, at times, turbulent. And with a new trailer shown off during the online DC FanDome event, the so-called “Snyder Cut” is attracting even more attention as we inch toward its 2021 premiere on HBO Max. So if you’ve been…
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Energy Efficient DVRs Saved Consumers $2 Billion in Electric Bills Last Year
A voluntary energy efficient initiative among pay-TV operators saved consumers $2 billion in electrical usage costs in 2019. Pay TV operators worked with Natural Resources Defense Council and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) to make set-top box devices more energy-efficient and moved away from traditional DVRs. As a result, these more energy-friendly devices…
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Comcast Could Be Flexing Its Way Into Smart TVs
Comcast has already dabbled in the streaming device market with its X1 and Flex hardware, but a new report suggests the cable giant might be looking to enter the smart TV market as well. Protocol, citing industry sources, reported this week that Comcast has been in talks with TV manufacturers and is exploring smart TVs…
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Universal and 1-800-Flowers Team Up for Digital Movie Promo
Dinner and a movie is a go-to date night idea that may be off the table during a pandemic. So how about flowers and a movie? Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has launched a special promotion through floral delivery website 1-800-Flowers to give customers some of Universal’s most popular films as an add-on option to their…
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Weekend Wrap Up: Top Stories, New Deals & More
This week, a streaming device got an update, we learned more about the company planning to monetize Next Gen TV, and we took a look at just how many customers cable has lost in the last few months. Top Stories Here are some of the top streaming news stories from the week. You Can Get…
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Here Are all the Titles Coming to Plex for Free in September
Looking for some new entertainment? Plex is a free streaming service that refreshes its library every month. Plus it recently added a live TV feature with 80+ channels of customizable programming. Plex acts as a home for all of your content. In addition to the new live channels and ad-supported on-demand content, Plex offers podcasts,…
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Orby TV Has a New Self-Installation Offer, Available for a Limited Time
Orby TV is back with a new deal, offering even more flexibility for those who are interested in the affordable, no contract satellite TV service. For $100, you can get everything you need to self-install Orby TV service in one room. The deal includes the standard receiver with remote, dish, antenna, and do it yourself…
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Ex-Disney Exec Leaves TikTok, Walmart Teams Up with Microsoft for Potential Purchase
Kevin Mayer, a former Disney exec who took a leadership role in launching Disney+, has stepped down as CEO of TikTok. Mayer has been in the role for just three months. “In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply changed, I have done significant reflection on what the corporate structural changes will require, and…
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Cinedigm and Canela.TV are Launching a Spanish Language Version of ‘MyTime Movie Network’
Today Cinedigm announced its partnership with free ad-supported Canela.TV to bring a Spanish language version of the MyTime Movie Network to the streaming platform. The network is designed with content for women of all ages and will feature films spanning all genres at launch, including dramas, thrillers, rom-coms, holiday movies and more. “This is an…
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AT&T TV NOW Will Add Two Channels to Its Diverse Channel Lineup
AT&T announced today that in an effort to enhance its channel lineup by adding more diverse content, DIRECTV, AT&T TV, and AT&T TV NOW will all be adding two channels – Black News Channel and CLEO TV. “AT&T is committed to delivering programming that meets our customers’ diverse needs,” said Rob Thun, EVP and Chief…
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SpaceX Competitor OneWeb Approved for 1,280 Broadband Satellites
The FCC has granted OneWeb permission to launch an additional 1,280 satellites in addition to the 720 satellites that have already been approved for the company’s broadband service. OneWeb filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, citing the “financial impact and market turbulence related to the spread of COVID-19” as the reason behind a lack of…
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So Quibi is Doing Drive-in Movies Now
In a new turn of events, Quibi flipped a 180 and dived right into the world of the drive-in movie, taking one of it’s “quick bite” shows and showing it in full-length movie form. Apparently, Quibi partnered with Collider to host the drive-in movie experience to screen the Quibi Orignal Stranger in Los Angeles last…
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Get a Lifetime Plex Pass On Sale for Just $88 – Today Only
Today, Plex Pass turns 8 years old, and to celebrate, Plex is offering a limited time deal. Get a Lifetime Plex Pass for just $88 (normally $119.99.) This a 24 hour only deal, so act fast if you’re interested in Plex Pass. Plex Pass is a subscription service that gives you the best Plex experience…
