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Nintendo is Dropping Netflix From the 3DS and Wii U With No Switch App in Sight
Nintendo users can say goodbye to streaming Netflix on their Wii U and 3DS devices as the app is no longer available to download for new users. Existing users can still access the app, but not for long. Nintendo says it will be shut down completely by June 30, 2021. “Starting Dec 31st, 2020, the…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Discovery Plus Launches and Roku Nabs Quibi’s Content
We’re only a week into the new year, but we’ve got plenty to discuss. Several companies have shared some of their plans for next week’s CES 2021. And we already have our first new streaming service launch of the year. Meanwhile, Roku ended the week by acquiring the content left behind after Quibi’s closure. Here’s…
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Verizon is Extending its Low Cost Internet Program to Low Income Households
Verizon announced it’s offering its high-speed Fios Forward internet service to even more qualifying customers. The internet service is available to qualifying households with financial assistance that brings the price as low as $19.99/month. Verizon Fios Forward is now available to new and existing customers who qualify for the Lifeline government assistance program. This is…
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How to Watch Warriors vs Clippers on January 8, 2021
Tonight’s late game is a Pacific Division showdown and a rematch from Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Clippers look to pull off back-to-back road victories against the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers defeated the Warriors 108-101 in their first contest in San Francisco and will be looking to do it again. At 6-3, the…
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Roku Reportedly Scored Quibi’s Content for Under $100 Million
Soon after rumors started circulating that Roku was in the process of acquiring Quibi’s content, the company announced today that the deal was done and Quibi content will be streaming exclusively on The Roku Channel. While financial terms of the deal were not discussed in the statement sent out by Roku and Quibi, inside…
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Disney+ Set to Launch in Singapore February 2021
Disney+ is coming to Singapore after reaching a deal with local cable provider StarHub. Although no pricing details have been revealed, Variety reports a Feb. 23, 2021 launch date. The streamer will launch with 500 films and 15,000 episodes of content across the Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, National Geographic, Pixar and Star brands. The Disney+ app will…
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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…