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DIRECTV Launches New Ad Campaign for No-Satellite Packages
DIRECTV has launched a new “Nothing On Your Roof 2.0” ad campaign, promoting its satellite-free packages for those looking to catch games during MLB season. The campaign features Los Angeles’ Dustin May, Chicago’s Dansby Swanson, and Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich. In the ad, the three are hanging out in a barbershop and casually talking about DIRECTV’s satellite-free options for…
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The Roku Channel Adds Three New Channels
The Roku Channel, a leading destination for free, ad-supported streaming, announced today the addition of three new channels to its ever-growing roster, further solidifying its position as a go-to platform for diverse entertainment. The new channels—Movie Hub Action (Channel 284), Movie Hub (Channel 305), and Fear Zone (Channel 772)—are now available to Roku users in…
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Roku’s New Next-Generation TVs Will Offer Improved Picture Quality For Everything You Watch
Roku, Inc., the leading TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, has announced a transformative upgrade to its Roku-made TV lineup, set to redefine home entertainment in 2025. The company revealed enhancements to its Roku TV Plus and Pro Series lines, introducing cutting-edge mini-LED technology and an advanced automatic picture detection system designed…
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Local Now Drops PBS Channels From Its Free Service
In a surprising shift for streaming enthusiasts, Local Now, the free, ad-supported streaming service known for its hyper-local content, has quietly removed PBS local channels from its lineup. The decision, confirmed by Local Now representatives last week, marks a significant reversal from the fanfare surrounding PBS’s addition to the platform in early 2024. Meanwhile, Amazon…
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UFC Seeks New Deal: Netflix, Max & Amazon Are Interested & This Could End The PPV Model
The Octagon could be streamed elsewhere after the UFC’s exclusive negotiating window with ESPN expired earlier this month. In its next deal, the UFC is reportedly seeking more than $1 billion per year, an exponential increase from the five-year, $1.5 billion deal that gave ESPN exclusive domestic rights in 2019. That deal was extended for…
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Disney+ “Gargoyles” Live Action Series Gets An Update
Back in October 2023, it was announced that James Wan’s Atomic Monster and screenwriter Gary Dauberman were developing a remake of the 1990’s animated series, Gargoyles for Disney+. Dauberman, who will showrun the reboot, gave fans an update on the series while speaking with Variety: Gary, you’re working on the “Gargoyles” reboot. It’s a Disney…
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15.6″ Laptop With 1TB SSD & Intel Quad-Core Processor Drops to Record-Low $299.99
In a deal that’s turning heads among students, professionals, and budget-conscious tech enthusiasts, the NIMO 15.6″ FHD Student Laptop is now available for an unprecedented $299.99, down from its regular price of $399.99. This limited-time sale, spotted on major retail platforms like Amazon and Walmart, offers a rare opportunity to snag a feature-packed laptop at…
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Home TV Sets Were Born 97 Years Ago Today
Today marks the 97th anniversary of a groundbreaking moment in technological history: the installation of the first home television sets in 1928. On April 28 of that year, RCA and General Electric (GE) placed three experimental television sets in homes in Schenectady, New York, marking the dawn of a new era in entertainment and communication.…
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How to Watch Rockets vs. Warriors, Heat vs. Cavs Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More April 28
The 2025 NBA Playoffs continue tonight with two pivotal Game 4s featuring both conferences live on Max. The Cleveland Cavaliers look to complete the sweep, as the Miami Heat try to protect homecourt in the early game. The Houston Rockets will attempt to tie their series on the road when they take on the Golden…
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What’s New This Week on Hulu For The Week of April 28, 2025
Say farewell to April with Hulu. Here’s all the new content dropping on the Hulu service in the final week of the month, leading into May. April 28 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4