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New Device Listings Hint at Possible New Fire TV Remote
A series of device listings from regulatory offices in several countries appear to reference a new remote control that could be coming to the Fire TV lineup in the future. Protocol’s Janko Roettgers tweeted about an FCC listing that mentions a new Bluetooth-enabled device with a model number of L5B83G. And while device photos aren’t…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: The NFL’s New Broadcasting Deal, More YouTube TV Channels, and More
This week, we saw the NFL announce its new broadcasting deal, including some exclusive rights for Amazon. Elsewhere, YouTube TV added more ViacomCBS channels to its lineup and Fox-owned Tubi might be looking to get into the original content game. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and streaming. Breaking News Here are…
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The Roku Channel Acquires This Old House Content
Roku is adding more content to its free streaming service, The Roku Channel. The company made a deal today for global distribution rights to “This Old House” and “Ask This Old House.” The deal includes the full show libraries, all digital assets, and the television production studio. Past seasons of the shows will be available…
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WarnerBros Bumps Up Release Date for ‘In The Heights’
WarnerBros has pulled a strategic move and bumped the release of its upcoming feature musical In the Heights a week earlier to June 11, making it the only major release that week. The film was previously scheduled for a release date of June 18, the same week Disney/Pixar’s Luca is scheduled to drop. Now the…
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Stream the Six Nations Rugby Championship and More With Peacock’s Weekend Live Sports Line Up
The 2021 Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship continues this Saturday with round 5, and you can stream it Live this weekend on Peacock. Plus there’s more Premier League, Supercross, FIS Freestyle, and more. Check out the full schedule below. SIX NATIONS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIPSaturday, 3/2010:15am – Scotland v. Italy12:45pm – Ireland v. England4:00pm – France v.…
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Host a March Madness Watch Party with Sling & Win $30 at Fanatics
Sling TV is celebrating March Madness with a giveaway and, if you’re a subscriber, you have plenty of chances to win. All you have to do is watch game nights with friends or family. The Game Night Giveaway starts today and is running until the end of the month. For five nights of the tournament,…
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Cinedigm Launches 11 New Channels on SelectTV
Cinedigm has reached an agreement with FreeCast that will bring almost a dozen new streaming channels to SelectTV and other SmartGuide-powered services. The 11 new ad-supported channels are currently Live on the platforms. “As the television viewing audience continues to shift away from established cable and satellite providers onto OTT, it is critical that Cinedigm…
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‘YouTube Shorts’ Launches Beta Phase in the U.S.
YouTube’s answer to Tik Tok has begun rolling out in the US. This week, the video platform launched a beta version of YouTube Shorts with the feature scheduled to be available all across the US within the upcoming weeks. YouTube describes the feature as a short-form video experience for anyone who wants to create short,…
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How to Stream March Madness 2021 Round 1: Channels, Times & More
And then there were 64. March Madness is officially back with the NCAA Division I Men’s Tournament officially tipping off today. After last year’s tournament was canceled, this year’s tournament will take place from a bubble within Indiana for the first time in the tournament’s history. With victories in the First Four play-in games, Norfolk…
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Streaming Subscriptions Pass 1 Billion, Up 26% From 2019
The year 2020 may leave a bitter taste in your mouth, but one thing that thrived during the pandemic is online streaming. The total number of global streaming service subscriptions surpassed 1.1 billion globally at the end of 2020 according to the Motion Picture Association’s annual THEME report. With more viewers choosing to cut the…
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NFL Expands Digital Distribution, Rep Says Sunday Ticket Will Stay with DirecTV
The NFL has announced new long-term media distribution deals with Amazon, CBS, ESPN/ABC, FOX, and NBC. The new agreements will begin with the 2023 season and will run through the 2033 season. While some reports have said that ESPN+ will take rights to Sunday Ticket from AT&T’s DirecTV, a rep for the NFL is saying…
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Prime Members Can Choose Showtime, AMC+, STARZ, or PBS Kids for 99 Cents a Month
Right now, Amazon Prime Video has a deal going on that will get you your favorite streaming channel for just 99 cents a month for the first two months. You’ll also get Amazon Music Unlimited included. You can choose from Showtime, AMC+, STARZ, or PBS Kids. as your 99 cent channel add-on. That means you’ll…
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Redbox Adds Law & Crime to Free Live TV Streaming Lineup
Redbox is adding more content to its free streaming service with the addition of Law & Crime. On the channel, viewers will get true crime content along with coverage of trials, plus original programs like “Brian Ross Investigates,” hosted by former ABC Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross, “Trial File,” “Law&Crime Daily,” and “Prime Crime.” Redbox…
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Tablo Launches the Quad HDMI OTA DVR
In November, Tablo introduced the Tablo Dual HDMI DVR, allowing users to record content from over the air channels. Now, Nuvyyo, the maker of Tablo, has launched the four tuner version of the OTA DVR. With four onboard ATSC 1.0 tuners, this OTA DVR gives you the flexibility to watch or record up to four…
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JustWatch Launches Feature to Track Which Episodes You’ve Watched Across All Platforms
JustWatch has launched a tracking feature on its app to help you stay up to date on all your streaming shows. The tracking function allows you to see your progress on shows from all streaming services at once, making it a more complete way to stay on top of new episodes. With the new function,…
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