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Amazon Prime Video is Now Available in Canada on Roku Players
This week Amazon and Roku announced that they are bringing their Amazon Prime Video Roku Channel to Canada. This gives Canadians access to the Amazon Video store on Roku for the first time. “As we expand access to Prime Video on the Roku platform around the world, we look forward to making our service available…
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Verizon Hits 1.45 Gbps With 4G LTE
Want some crazy fast internet? This week Verizon with the help from Nokia and Qualcomm announced that they have hit 1.45 Gbps down with their 4G LTE network. According to Verizon VP of Technology Planning and Development, Bill Stone this test happened in New York City. This is all part of Verizon’s efforts to lay…
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Redbox Has a New Manager For Their Streaming Service
For years Redbox has been known for renting DVD. A few years ago they had a failed partnership with Verizon for a streaming service. Now Redbox has a new streaming service and a new leader taking over. Last week Redbox announced that they have hired Chris Yates to be the new General Manager of Redbox…
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Why an Antenna Should Be a Part of Your Cord Cutting Setup
If you hang around the site you know I talk about the importance of an antenna in a cord cutting setup. Yet I think it’s important to go over this one more time as increasingly many cord cutters overlook this great free way to watch your favorite shows. Increasingly major local affiliates are becoming available…
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Plex Announces ‘Plex Web Shows’
Today Plex announced a new feature called Plex Web Shows. With Plex Web Shows you will be able to watch some of the most popular shows on the web. It will also help you discover new content you may enjoy. At launch, Plex will initially offer access to a multitude of web shows across a…
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YouTube TV vs PlayStation Vue vs DIRECTV NOW vs Sling TV vs Philo vs FuboTV vs Watch TV vs Hulu – Updated October 2018
We often get asked what is the best live TV streaming service. With 8 very popular live TV services it is harder than ever to pick the right one and new cord cutters can feel very overwhelmed. The truth is there are no best services out there. Each person has different wants and needs. So…
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Expired: Solo: A Star Wars Story is Just $2.99 to Rent on Amazon Today (Prime Members Only)
Looking for a movie to watch this month? Right now Solo: A Star Wars Story the Theatrical Version is just $2.99 to rent on Amazon for Prime members. The best part is if you rent it now you have 30 days to start watching it. Here is the IMDB description of Solo: A Star Wars Story. “During…
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Vidgo a New Live TV Service Announced Pricing Today
Today Vidgo a new live TV streaming service announced pricing. Vidgo will come in 3 packages include Latino” $19.99 per month, with about 20 channels, Latino Mas for $29.99 per month, with the best of Azteca and 30 other channels from the US, Spain and Central and South America; and Core for $39.99 per month.…
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AT&T is Offering $15 Off DIRECTV NOW & $15 Off Internet For Military Members With Unlimited & More
Today AT&T announced a new list of discounts for military members and their families. This includes 25% off select wireless services and $15 off internet services if you have an AT&T Unlimited & More plan. In a statement on AT&T’s website Mike Wittrock Senior Vice President said “To all current members of the military and…
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Philo Just Rolled Out a New Guide on Roku Players
Today Philo announced the long-awaited updated Roku Channel with a channel guide. The new Guide will let you see what is on now and in the future on Roku something the desktop version of Philo has had for some time. With this new Guide, you’ll see several features you’re accustomed to as well as a…
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Comcast Will Likely Sell 30% of Hulu to Disney
Recently FOX agreed to sell most of 21st Century FOX to Disney. This deal includes their 30% control of Hulu, giving Disney 60% of the streaming service. Last week it was reported that Comcast is also willing to sell their 30% stake of Hulu to Disney, which would give Disney 90% control over Hulu. This…
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Review: 2018 Roku Premiere vs 2018 Roku Premiere+ – Unboxing & User Speed Test
This week I was able to go hands-on with the new 2018 Roku Roku Premiere and 2018 Roku Premiere+. Here is our full review with unboxing and a side by side user speed test that we posted on YouTube: Right now the Roku Premiere is available for pre-order from Amazon. The Premiere+ is only sold at Walmart and…
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Sling TV is Working On a Fix For The iPhone XS & XS Max
Do you own the new iPhone XS or XS Max? Well, you may have noticed not all apps work on the new phone and Sling TV is one of them. Now Sling TV has announced that they are working on a fix. Here is a statement from Sling TV on the iPhone XS and iPhone…
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DIRECTV NOW Adds International Packages
Today AT&T quietly added a new option to their DIRECTV NOW with the launch of international packages. The first package is called Brazilian and includes two channels for $25 a month. These two channels are PFC and TV Globo. This is likely just the start of DIRECT NOW’s international packages. From the looks of it,…
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Here Are The 5 Best Deals in Cord Cutting Right Now (Updated: October 2018)
Are you looking for some good cord cutting deals? We want to highlight the top 5. These are all limited-time deals, so don’t wait because the deals can end at any time. #1 Hulu Just $5.99 a Month Want a ton of movies and TV shows available on-demand? You may want to check out Hulu as…
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