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ATSC 3.0 is Live in Columbus, OH
ATSC 3.0 is now live in Columbus, Ohio, with four local stations now broadcasting with the NextGen TV transmission standard. The local stations that are now transmitting with ATSC 3.0 include WSYX (ABC/Fox), WCMH-TV (NBC), WWHO (CW), and WTTE (TBD). The participating stations have cooperated to ensure that current programming remains available to all…
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How to Watch Hornets vs Pelicans on January 8, 2021
Friday’s early game will be an exciting matchup in the Smoothie King Center when the Charlotte Hornets travel south of I-85 to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. Fans will be excited to see Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball in primetime against New Orleans second-year player Zion Williamson. Coming off a 102-94 win against the Atlanta…
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Global Streaming Subs Are Projected to Hit 2 Billion by 2025
New research forecasts global OTT subscriptions will rise by 65% from the end of 2020 to 2025, bringing the subscription count up to nearly 2 billion. Juniper Research’s recent report, OTT TV & Video Streaming: Evolving Trends, Future Strategies & Market Forecasts 2020-2025, attributes the propelling force behind this rapid growth largely to traditional broadcasters…
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Roku Acquires Quibi Content to Stream Exclusively on The Roku Channel
Roku announced today that it has acquired global content distribution rights for Quibi content. The Roku Channel will become the exclusive streaming home to over 75 shows and documentaries created for the now defunct short form streaming service. With a home on The Roku Channel, the former Quibi content will be free in 2021 for…
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Roku Named Number 1 Smart TV OS in the US, Expands Roku TV Ready Program
Ahead of CES next week, Roku is making some big announcements about how the company is growing and developing new technology for cord cutters. Roku announced today that it holds the title Number 1 Smart TV OS in the US and Canada, according to NPD’s Weekly Retail Tracking Service. With the Roku TV reference design,…
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Nielsen’s Top 10 Shows Netflix Users Binge-Watched ‘The Office’ Before its Move to Peacock
Netflix lost an iconic series this month as The Office headed over to NBC’s Peacock on January 1. The beloved sitcom was Netflix’s top show in 2020, and it seems like subscribers were out to get their fill of it on the platform one last time before it was gone. The Office was the No.…
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How to Watch 76ers vs Nets on January 7, 2021
Tonight’s early game is an Atlantic Division showdown as the division-leading Philadelphia 76ers travel I-95 North to the Barclays Center to take on Brooklyn Nets. The 76ers are 7-1 and are looking to extend their 5-game winning streak. Not only are the 76ers the top team in the Atlantic Division, but they are currently the…
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Sony’s 2021 Bravia XR TV Line Will Feature Fancy ‘Cognitive’ Processing and Google TV
At an online event today, Sony announced a line of new LCD and OLED displays powered by Google TV, the Android TV variant we first saw in the Chromecast with Google TV. Sony’s touting its Bravia XR line as the world’s first “cognitive intelligence” TV, which it says is a step above the advanced AI…
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NBC and Charter Renew Distribution Deal That Includes Peacock
NBCUniversal and Charter announces today a multiyear distribution deal renewal for NBCUniversal’s portfolio of brands for Charter Spectrum customers across 41 states. The deal includes NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, as well. Spectrum broadband and video subscribers can get an extended free trial of Peacock and Charter plans to distribute the app through its Spectrum Guide.…
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Netflix is Now Raising its Price for Existing UK Subscribers
Last month, Netflix increased its pricing for new signups effective December 10. Now the streaming pioneer is extending the price hike to existing users starting this week. The news comes shortly after Netflix also increased its subscription pricing in the US and Canada last fall. UK users will now pay £9.99 for a Standard subscription,…
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Former Disney & Discovery Execs Will Launch New Service, Struum, This Spring
A new streaming subscription service is launching this year with the goal of helping users easily uncover more content. Struum is a subscription-based service that acts as a gateway to discover a wide variety of content in the OTT market. It’s set to launch sometime in Spring 2021. With major services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon…
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How to Watch Mavericks vs Nuggets January 7, 2021
Thursday night’s late game is between two 3-4 teams that have been playing below expectations so far this season. Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks travel to the Ball Center to take on Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets. The Mavs are coming off of a 113-100 victory over in-state rivals the Houston Rockets. In…
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Tubi’s Health and Wellness Lineup has Everything you Need to Crush Your New Year’s Resolutions
The start of a new year brings with it a motivation for change. If one of your New Year’s Goals includes being more active, losing some extra pounds, improving your diet, or just learning to cook, Tubi’s library has some great resources for getting you off to a great start. Follow along with high-intensity workouts…
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The 10 Best Free Fire TV Apps Every Cord Cutter Should Try
Whether you got a new Fire TV streaming device as a gift this holiday season or you’ve already got one at home, we’re here with a list of some of the best free apps to help you save money while watching TV, movies, news, and more. Be sure to check out our list of free…
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Roku is Giving Away 50 New Roku Ultras
Roku announced today that it added 14 million accounts in 2020, reaching more than 50 million active accounts. To celebrate, the company is giving away 50 new Roku Ultras so you can start the new year off right. How to Enter It’s free to enter, all you have to do is enter your email address…
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