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The FCC Plans to Open Up More Spectrum For 5G Internet Use
Today the FCC announced that they will propose changes to the rules governing the 3.1-3.55 GHz band that would allow for commercial use including the launch of 5G networks in that range. The 3.5 GHz band holds the potential to be prime spectrum for 5G services, which would mean expanding the capabilities of bringing 5G…
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Hulu Launches a Binge Friendly Ad Experience
Hulu is launching a new ad experience today, making it easier for viewers to enjoy a binge watching sessions with fewer interruptions. According to Deloitte’s Digital Media Trends Survey shared by Hulu, 75% of US consumers say they indulge in binge watching TV shows. On Hulu, nearly 50% of ad supported viewing hours are spent…
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Vudu Now Lets You Get Refunds For Movies You Didn’t Like & Launches a Price Match Program
Today, Vudu is launching two new rental programs to give digital video renters more freedom when finding their next favorite movie. Vudu’s Rental Redo Program will allow a Vudu customer to request “redo” if they are dissatisfied within the first 30 minutes of starting their rental, which would be given in the form of a Vudu credit…
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Disney+ Adds a Baby Yoda Avatar
Good news for Disney+ fans – you can now set your avatar to Baby Yoda. The Mandalorian has become the breakout hit of 2019 thanks in large part to the popular Baby Yoda character in the show. The character has become a viral sensation with memes of the adorable, big-eyed Yoda spreading all over the…
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Amazon Adds a ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Exclusive First Look to The Fire TV & on Amazon
Today Amazon added an exclusive first look at the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to the Fire TV. Now Star Wars fans can get an exclusive look at rare behind-the-scenes footage of the cast as well as J.J. Abrams reflecting on the end of the Skywalker Saga exclusively on the Fire TV and…
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Pluto TV UK and Pluto TV Germany Add Over 12 New Channels
Pluto TV viewers in the UK and Germany just got even more great free content with the addition of over a dozen new channels in their Pluto TV lineups. Pluto TV UK now has the following channels: Mario vs. Sonic TV Travel TV Space TV Motor TV Home TV Cookalong TV Fishing 21 Jump Street…
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Sling TV Adds The Longhorn Network
Today Sling TV added the Longhorn Network to their live TV streaming services. Sling TV has yet to officially announce the new network but it looks like it has been added to the Sling TV Orange plan. With PlayStation Vue shutting down it had removed one of the few services to offer the Longhorn Network…
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ViacomCBS Will Keep Pluto TV Free According to CEO Bob Bakish
Now that Viacom and CBS have merged, there have been questions about what will change with the streaming services owned by the company. Today, ViacomCBS President and CEO Bob Bakish was interviewed by CNBC’s David Faber on CNBC’s “The Exchange” to talk about the company’s position in the growing world of streaming. Two questions we’ve…
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A New Free OTA TV Network Called Circle from the Grand Ole Opry Is Launching January 1st
Today Opry Entertainment Group and Gray Television announced the launch date of their new over-the-air TV network called Circle. This new network will cover the world of country music and will include weekly broadcasts from the Grand Ole Opry. Originally Circle was to launch in the Spring of 2020, now it has been moved up…
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Comcast, AT&T, & Spectrum Are All Raising Their TV Prices Again
Do you still pay for a cable or satellite TV service? Be ready to pay even more as Comcast and AT&T will soon be raising their rates. If you are a Spectrum TV customer you may have noticed that your rates already went up recently. As cord cutting grows, cable TV companies are continuing to…
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10 Fire TV Accessories to Help You Get More from Your Fire TV & Fire TV Stick
Are you getting yourself an Amazon Fire TV for the holidays, or giving one as a gift? These are ten accessories that can make your streaming experience with a Fire TV device even better. Fire TV Blaster Bring Alexa voice control to your Fire TV device with the new Fire TV Blaster. The Blaster offers…
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Stream the Original ‘Black Christmas’ Movie Here for Free
If you’re ready to mix things up this Christmas by adding a scary movie into your holiday lineup, Tubi has just the right option for you. The new thriller Black Christmas premieres in theaters on Friday the 13th of December, but you can watch the original one on Tubi for free right now. Black Christmas is an…
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EXPIRED: Get 3 Months of STARZ For Just $0.99 a Month (Ends Tonight!)
Thinking of trying out STARZ? Right now for a limited time, you can get 3 months of STARZ for just $0.99 a month through Amazon Channels. ($8.99 a month after that.) You do have to be an Amazon Prime member but this is a really good deal if you are. This all comes as Comcast…
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Updated: Fox Sports & NBC Sports RSNs Go Dark on AT&T TV NOW
Do you subscribe to AT&T TV NOW? You may have noticed that NBC and FOX regional sports networks have vanished. For now, we are not sure if this is a short term bug or a contract issue, but both networks going dark at the same time point to it likely be a technical bug. Update:…
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Google is Developing the “Next Generation of Android TV” & Launching a New Android TV Player
In a blog post about an Android 10 update coming to Android TV, which includes security and performance upgrades, Google also made an announcement about a new media streaming device. The new dongle device, called ADT-3, will be developer-focused with an Android platform. The device will have a quad-core ARM Cortex A53 CPU, 2GB of…
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