Category: News
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Test Your Video Streaming Quality with Ookla Speedtest App Update
Ookla Speedtest, an app used to test metrics like upload and download speeds, has updated its iOS app to allow users to test their internet streaming quality. Testing is free and currently available only with the iOS app, with more platforms coming. In an announcement about the update, Ookla says that the testing works by…
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Disney Releases ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ Trailer During the Super Bowl
Disney released a trailer for the upcoming “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” during the Super Bowl over the weekend. The new Marvel Studios series will premiere on Disney+ on March 19, 2021. Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky…
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The Roku Channel Adds All Seasons of ’24,’ ‘Dirty Harry,’ ‘The Bodyguard,’ & More
The Roku Channel is adding even more content to its free streaming lineup this month, including all seasons of three series and over two dozen movies. Here’s what you can watch for free, starting this month. TV Series 24 (All seasons arrive 2/15) – Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and…
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AT&T and Cox Reach a Retransmission Deal Just in Time for the Super Bowl
AT&T and Cox have reached a multi-year agreement to keep Cox Media Group stations on DirecTV and AT&T TV. The agreement comes just in time for customers to watch Super Bowl LV on their local CBS station in affected markets. The channels were dropped last week when the two companies were unable to reach an…
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Check out FandangoNow and Vudu’s Black History Month Lists Curated by Rotten Tomatoes
FandangoNow and Vudu are amplifying Black Voices with their lists of spotlight entertainment for Black History Month. Every title has been handpicked by movie critics at Rotten Tomatoes, so there’s high quality picks for everyone to enjoy. Browse lists like “Best Black Movies of the 21st Century,” “Black Filmmaking Pioneers,” and “Films That Celebrate Black Joy,”…
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Stream These Romantic Titles on HBO Max for Valentine’s Day
HBO Max is setting the tone for Valentine’s Day with a spotlight page dedicated to the holiday. Users can head over to the streamer’s new “Straight from the Heart” page to browse dozens of romantic movies you can watch during the month of love. You can opt for a go-to like The Notebook, something binge-able…
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Discovery+ App Was Downloaded 3.3M Times in Its First Month
Discovery+ is off to a good start as a new streaming service. The platform’s app was downloaded 3.3 million times across iOS and Google Play in the first month after launching. Compared to other recently-launched streaming services, Discovery+ stacks up pretty well so far with more downloads than HBO Max had (3.1 million) during its…
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SpaceX’s Starlink Has Over 10,000 Users
Starlink submitted a petition to the FCC this week, asking to be listed as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier. In the petition, the company says it currently has over 10,000 users in the US and abroad. Light Reading first reported on the filing. The FCC gave SpaceX permission to deploy and operate its system of over…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: AT&T vs. Cox, Comcast Delays Data Caps, and More
This week, we covered the ongoing dispute between AT&T and Cox that has resulted in several Cox-owned stations going dark for AT&T TV and DirecTV customers. Meanwhile, Disney+ launched its new bundle that includes ESPN+ and the ad-free tier of Hulu. And Comcast has agreed to delay new data caps for some of its customers.…
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Here are All the Premieres Coming to Acorn TV in February
Cuddle up and stream these premieres on Acorn in February. Whether you’re into French forensic pathologists, the Royal Family, or just hearing what it’s like playing a Royal on TV, there’s bingeable content for everyone this month. What’s New on Acorn TV This Month Monday, February 1 Just William Based on the classic comedy classics…