Category: News
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Roku is Giving Away 50 New Roku Ultras
Roku announced today that it added 14 million accounts in 2020, reaching more than 50 million active accounts. To celebrate, the company is giving away 50 new Roku Ultras so you can start the new year off right. How to Enter It’s free to enter, all you have to do is enter your email address…
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Stream Alex Trebek’s Final Jeopardy Episodes this Week Exclusively on STIRR
We’ve grown accustomed to seeing his familiar face on the popular game show for decades, and now the final episodes of Jeopardy featuring Alex Trebek will air this week. The legendary host wrapped up filming on October 29, just days before he passed away from pancreatic cancer on November 8 at the age of 80.…
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How to Watch Celtics vs Heat on January 6, 2021
Tonight’s early game is a 2020 Eastern Conference Finals rematch as the Boston Celtics take a trip down south to take on the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena. The reigning and defending Eastern Conference Champions Miami Heat have been struggling so far this season. They are currently sitting at 3-3 and are coming off of…
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Vizio Smart TVs Saw 1.1 Trillion Minutes of Viewing Time in 2020, Powered by Sports and News
Vizio reports viewing on its smart TVs was up 20% in 2020 thanks in part to the coronavirus pandemic. This brought overall viewing time to 1.1 trillion minutes last year. While the pandemic certainly has played a major role in viewing habits, streaming is naturally on the rise year over year. Vizio added 150 new…
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Samsung’s CES 2021 Lineup Includes Neo QLED, Massive MicroLED TVs
We’re fast approaching the online-only 2021 iteration of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and Samsung has offered up a preview of what it has in store for the event, and for the upcoming year. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the company’s continuing to focus on bigger and better TV tech, including a line of what it’s calling Neo…
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Nielsen’s Gracenote Launches Live Sports Experience for Smart TVs and Auto
Gracenote, a Nielsen company, is launching a live sports solution for smart TV and auto manufacturers to bring more engaging sports experiences to fans. With the new Gracenote Global Sports Data, manufacturers can bring real time stats, game results, and live updates to more screens. Plug and play widgets allow for personalization based on favorite…
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Roku Now Has Over 50 Million Active Accounts
Roku is sharing preliminary numbers for Q4 2020, showing that there are now 51.2 million active Roku accounts as of December 31, 2020. That’s an additional 14 million accounts for the year. Roku also increased total streaming hours for the year, reaching 58.7 billion streaming hours in 2020, a 55% increase year over year. “I’m…
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Here’s What’s New on Sundance Now in January 2021
This new month brings a fresh lineup to Sundance Now, including the Academy Award-winning period drama The Young Victoria starring Emily Blunt and the newest Sundance Now Original true crime miniseries The Night Caller. Plus, one of the most anticipated moments this month is the return of the series A Discovery of Witches that’s back for season…
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How to Watch Lakers vs Grizzlies January 5, 2021
The reigning and defending NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers travel to FedEx Forum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference showdown. During this, nationally broadcasted contest, reigning Finals MVP LeBron James’ squad will be looking to add to their 3-game win streak against reigning Rookie of the Year Ja Morant’s team. The…
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How Verizon Customers Can Get a Free Year of Discovery+
Discovery+ launched this week with a monthly subscription starting at $4.99/month after a 7 day free trial. Thanks to a partnership announced before the launch, some Verizon customers can get a free year of the new streaming service. Here’s how. Who is Eligible? New and existing Verizon Wireless customers with a Play More or Get…