Category: DIRECTV
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DIRECTV NOW Improves Their DVR Recordings
Since launch, most channels on DIRECTV NOW only recorded in a downgraded 720p 30 FPS. Even if the channel was aired in 1080p with 60 FPS, DIRECTV NOW would only play back DVR recordings at 30 FPS. DIRECTV NOW has quietly rolled out an update to their DVR and on select devices is now playing…
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Is DIRECTV NOW & Sling TV Really Cord Cutting? Let’s Take a Look…
Ever since Sling TV launched 3 years ago, a debate has been going on among cord cutters. Can you really be a cord cutter if you pay for a service that is owned by a cable company? At the core of this argument are the questions what is cord cutting and who are cord cutters.…
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DIRECTV NOW Now Offers Support Through iMessage on iPhones & iPads
Earlier this year Apple launched Apple Business Chat allowing companies to offer support through iMessage. Now DIRECTV NOW has added support allowing you to contact DIRECTV NOW chat support through your iPhone. From the looks of it of the service, it is the same chat support you get on their website but now through iMessage…
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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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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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DIRECTV NOW Plans to Use Your AT&T Wireless Data to Target Ads to You
Are you an AT&T Wireless customer who also has DIRECTV NOW? According to AT&T’s new head of advertising, they plan to use data they gather from your phone to target ads to you on DIRECTV NOW and other services. During an interview with CNBC, Brian Lesser, the head of AT&T’s new ad company Xandr, talked…
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Here Are The Roku Players DIRECTV NOW Officially Supports
Earlier this year DIRECTV NOW rolled out an updated Roku Channel for their live TV streaming service. Since that happened some Roku 2 and Roku 3 owners have complained of poor performance. Now DIRECTV NOW has updated their website to list the Roku Players DIRECTV NOW says will “offer the best DIRECTV NOW experience.” 4K…
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DIRECTV NOW Adds Dolby Digital Audio & DTS Support
This week DIRECTV NOW added Dolby Digital Audio and DTS support to select FOX stations including FOX news. Users with Apple TV and Fire TV support have confirmed that Dolby Digital Audio is now working on DIRECTV NOW according to several posters on Reddit. If you have a sound system that supports Dolby Digital Audio…
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DIRECTV NOW Plans to Roll Out Pop Up Ads When You Pause Your Show
Today Brain Lesser the head of AT&T’s new advertising company Xandr said that AT&T is working on “shoppable commercials” that would pop up on the screen when you pause your show. These ads will take over your screen as an overlay and be an add you could click on to buy the product or learn more.…
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DIRECTV NOW Fixes Their Persistent Video Play/Pause Bug On Android
Last night DIRECTV NOW rolled out an update to their Android app to version 2.0.13.01270 that included several bugs. The biggest bug that was fixed was a fix for the persistent video pause display bug. This bug would cause the play/pause controls to be stuck on your screen when in landscape mode. Many reviewers have been…