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Google is Working on Setting Hardware Minimums for Android TV & Is Working on Adding New Apps
This week at CES, Cord Cutters News was able to meet with Shalini Govil-Pai, the Senior Director of Product Management for Android TV. During the conversation, it was revealed that Google will be working on setting minimum hardware performance standards for Android TV. One of the main complaints about Android TV has been the fact…
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DIRECTV NOW Expands 5.1 Audio to More Channels
Cord cutters have been asking for 5.1 audio on a live TV streaming service. DIRECTV NOW one of the first live TV streaming service to answer this request. Now DIRECTV NOW has started to roll out support to more channels. According to reports DIRECTV NOW now offers 5.1 audio on all channels that support Dolby…
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Verizon is Spending $1 Million To Help Push 5G Development
Today during Verizon’s keynote address at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, Verizon Chief Executive Officer Hans Vestberg announced the launch of the Verizon “Built on 5G Challenge.” This new service will help fund innovators to create transformative solutions that leverage 5G connectivity to transform the way people live, work, and play. “When we launched 4G, we…
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PlayStation Vue Rolls Out a Second Update to Their Roku Channel to Fix Bugs
Last week PlayStation Vue rolled out an update to their Roku Channel with some new features, sadly though it also added a few bugs. Now according to our readers, it looks like Sony just pushed out an update to fix these bugs and restore some features that have not been working. To get this update just…
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Roku Has An Updated Projector Bundle At CES
For some time now Roku has had projectors bundled with a Roku Stick. Now since the last time we talked about it, there is an updated version now for sale at Walmart. This time it is not just some random projector with a Roku added in but an ONN projector specifically built for Roku. Roku and…
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T-Mobile Completes The World’s First 5G Call on 600 MHz
This week T-Mobile announced that they had completed the next step into the world of 5G. This week they successfully tested a 5G call on the 600 MHz range. This will allow T-Mobile to offer 5G speeds in a larger area by using the 600 MHz range to fill in gaps that would be left…
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EXPIRED: The Roku Ultra is On Sale For CES
Did you miss out on Roku’s December sale? Well for CES Roku has once again cut the price of the Roku Ultra. Now the Roku Ultra costs just $84.86 down from $99.99. This is a very limited time deal so don’t wait if you want it. Exactly why the Roku Ultra has been on sale on and off…
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Deal Alert: 6 Months of Plex Pass Just $19.99
Plex Pass gives you access to a huge lineup of content and features. Now at Best Buy, you can get 6 months of Plex Pass for just $19.99. (Limited Time Deal) About Plex Pass: Compatible with most major devices With an intuitive setup, options for personalization, and tons of features, empowers you to stream smarter…
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Sinclair Releases New Chips to Power ATSC 3.0 Next Gen TV
Today at CES Sinclair announced a new chip to power ATSC 3.0 TV. This new chip will allow TVs and other devices like phones to receive the new 3.0 OTA TV standard. “These mobile 3.0 chips validate the ‘sea change’ in over-the-air distribution of, not only television, but all digital data,” said Mark Aitken, president…
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T-Mobile & Sprint Are Still Giving Away Free Netflix or Hulu
Thinking of switching phone providers for the new year? Well, you may want to look into T-Mobile and Sprint as right now T-Mobile is giving away free Netflix and Sprint is giving away free Hulu. There are a few catches so make sure to read all the rules listed below. How to Get FREE Netflix Right now…
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Hulu Ended 2018 With 85,000 Episodes & 25 Million Subscribers
Today Hulu announced today that it added 8 million subscribers in 2018 and closed its fiscal year with more than 25 million total subscribers across its subscription on demand (SVOD) and live TV plans in the U.S. Hulu also expanded its on-demand library to over 85,000 episodes in 2018. “Consumers have spoken loudly about their desire for more choice and…
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Cox Is Now Offering Pre-Paid Home Internet
We are not sure exactly when this happened, but Cox is offering pre-paid home internet. This deal includes 25 Mbps down internet with a free Wi-Fi modem for $50 a month. (The price is reportedly guaranteed for 3 years.) There is no contract for this deal and no credit checks making this a great option…
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Apple Is Finally Opening Up to Third-Party Hardware, So Will Apple’s Streaming Service Come to Roku and Fire TV? We Take a Look…
For years Apple has been known as a company that rarely works with third-party hardware makers. Typically, if you want to use an Apple service, you need an Apple device. There have been a few exceptions, but for the most part, if you want to watch something on iTunes you need an Apple product. Over…
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Roku Ended 2018 with a 40% Jump in Active Accounts & a 68% Jump in Streaming Hours
This week Roku gave us a sneak peek into their fourth quarter 2018 numbers for what once again ended up being a record-setting quarter. According to Roku, they ended 2018 with 27 million active Roku accounts, up 40% from the same time in 2017. Now it is important to remember that active accounts do not…
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CES Day 1 Recap: 8K Roku TVs, New Tablo DVR, Apple on Vizio & LG TVs, Android TV, & More
CES kicked off yesterday with the official press day. Now we get a look at everything happening. JBL Android TV Link Sound Bar The new JBL Link View with Android TV will also have built-in Google Home. This will allow you to use your voice to control your TV even if you do not have…
