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Amazon and Best Buy Announce New Lineup of Insignia Fire TVs
Amazon and Best Buy have launched a new line of Insignia F50 Series Fire TVs. The TVs will feature enhanced screen resolution, premium audio functionality, and Alexa voice integration, along with the latest Fire TV update. The Insignia F50 Series Fire TV uses quantum dot technology in 4K Ultra HD for vibrant, true-to-life images with…
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HBO Max is Now Available on LG Smart TVs
LG and WarnerMedia announced today that HBO Max is now available on LG Smart TVs in the U.S. LG Smart TV owners can now access HBO Max on the TV’s webOS platform by opening the HBO Max app using their remote or when available, by saying “HBO Max” into their LG Magic Remote. With HBO…
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Discovery+ is Coming to VIZIO SmartCast
VIZIO announced another new addition to its SmartCast app lineup today. Discovery+ will soon be available on VIZIO Smart TVs. With Discovery+, VIZIO users will have access to a lineup of programming from Discovery’s portfolio of networks including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, OWN, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Magnolia Network, along with…
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BET+ Streaming App Launches on VIZIO SmartCast Tomorrow
Today, VIZIO announced the BET+ streaming app is heading for VIZIO SmartCast TVs on August 4, 2021. That means millions of SmartCast viewers will be able to access all of BET+ content including thousands of hours of hit movies, shows, and entertainment from the best Black creators. Starting August 4, VIZIO SmartCast users can find…
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ViacomCBS and Cox Sign Distribution Deal Including Networks and Streaming
ViacomCBS announced this morning a multi-year distribution deal with Cox Communication that will bring ViacomCBS channels and streaming services to Cox customers. The deal includes ViacomCBS’ linear networks including BET, CBS Sports Network, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop TV, SHOWTIME, Smithsonian Channel, Telefe, TV Land and VH1. Cox customers will also…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video the Week of August 2, 2021
Top Secret UFO Projects, Paris Hilton cooking over a stove (“that’s hot”), and Cocaine drug lords in Miami? It could only be Netflix. And that’s just to name a few of the titles coming to the streaming service this week. On the lineup at Hulu, we have complete seasons of The Devil You Know, plus…
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AT&T Completes DirecTV Spinoff, Will Launch DirecTV Stream
AT&T has completed the spinoff of DirecTV after announcing a deal with TPG in February that gave the private equity firm 30% of the company, with AT&T holding onto 70%. AT&T will get $7.8 billion in the deal, with $1.8 billion coming from TPG and $5.8 billion from the new DirecTV. Financials of the new…
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Limited Deal: Target Customers Save 25% on a Disney+ Annual Subscription
Right now, Target is offering customers a great deal on a whole year of Disney+. The retailer is giving customers 25% off an annual Disney+ subscription when they spend $25 on Target.com. That means you can get one year of Disney+ for just $60 compared to the regular price of $79.99. This deal is only good…
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Amazon Sets Premiere Date for ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series
Amazon has wrapped filming on its upcoming Lord of the Rings series and finally set a release date. The unnamed series will premiere on Amazon Prime Video Friday, September 2, 2022, with new episodes rolling out weekly. Amazon also unveiled a first look image along with the date announcement. The new epic drama brings to…
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Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney+ all Claim Top Titles on Nielsen’s Streaming Charts
Each of the categories for the week ending July 4 was won by a different streaming service, putting streamer diversity as the theme for the week. Marvel’s Loki held on to the No. 1 spot in the Original category with 813 million minutes of viewing time across its 4 episodes, down slightly from when it…
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Peacock’s Olympic Coverage for Day 9 (August 2)
It was a big weekend as the U.S. men’s swimming team kept keep their unbeaten streak alive, and the USA men’s basketball defeated the Czech Republic advancing to the quarterfinals. Today, Peacock has full replays of Women’s Beach Volleyball, Women’s Basketball Qualifying Round, Men’s Water Polo and more, plus a conversation with Michael Phelps about…
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How to Watch MLB Games Without Cable the Week of August 2, 2021
Week 19 of the 2021 MLB regular season starts today with a loaded lineup of nationally televised games. ESPN, ESPN+, MLBN, ABC, and FS1 will be the home of this week’s national games, with various regional sports networks providing the local broadcasts. Fans will be back in attendance throughout the league; however, cord cutters can…
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YouTube is Testing a ‘Premium Lite’ Subscription for Ad-Free Viewing
Google is testing a new subscription plan that allows users to watch videos without ads, without paying for additional YouTube Premium features. YouTube Premium Lite is being tested in Europe with a price of €6.99/month. The new tier does not include background playback or offline downloads. YouTube Premium with all the bells and whistles costs…
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Video: Our Readers Are Flocking to Free Streaming Services
In case you missed it, Jess and Philip revealed the first half of the results from the Cord Cutters News Summer Survey 2021. In this video, we discussed your most popular answers for top live TV streaming services, how much you’re paying for streaming, and more. Among other revelations, our latest survey suggested many of…
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VIZIO Unveils New Look and Channels on its WatchFree Video Service
VIZIO’s streaming video service WatchFree has a brand new look featuring an updated experience, new channels, and more. The redesign makes it easier for viewers to find and explore curated content. The latest WatchFree+ programming is now available on all VIZIO SmartCast TVs. New features include: New Program Guide, Advanced User Experience and More Entertainment…
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