Category: News
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Pirated Recordings of ‘Tenet’ are Showing Up Online Ahead of US Release
WarnerBros blockbuster Tenet is set to release in US theaters this week, but it appears pirated recordings are already showing up online. Poor quality screen recordings of the film have popped up on the internet, some with foreign language subtitles, and WarnerBros is working hard to get them taken down. It’s unclear to tell how…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video the Week of August 31, 2020
This week is especially exciting since tomorrow marks the start of a new month, aka more than the usual amount of new releases hitting your favorite streaming services. Check out everything that’s coming to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video this week below. Here’s everything coming to Netflix this week: September 1 Blue Exorcist (Season…
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50% of Viewers Choose Streaming as Their “Home Base”
If there’s one luxury people miss from cable, it was simply turning on the TV and browsing for something to watch. But with a streaming landscape that becomes more fragmented each day, cord-cutters have to decide what service they’re going to watch first, then find content. Given the abundance of options, what are people turning…
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Disney+ Site Source Code Points to Possible Watch Party Feature
Mentions of a “groupwatch” feature on the Disney+ may point to a future watch party feature for Disney’s streaming service. Gizmodo reported on the find earlier today and while Disney hasn’t made any official announcements about such a feature, it would make sense given similar options on rival services. The term “groupwatch” appears in multiple…
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Plex Adds 42 New Channels
In a single day, Plex has added 42 new channels to its library on the Wurl Network, now available to millions of viewers all over the world. New programming includes popular channels like Reuters, The Bob Ross Channel, Game Show Central, Deal or No Deal, Wipeout Xtra, failarmy, The Pet Collective, People Are Awesome and WeatherSpy. “We’re seeing a big consumer viewing shift…
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AT&T is Reportedly Trying to Sell DirecTV
AT&T is reportedly talking about plans once again to sell DirecTV. With subscriber numbers dropping for the satellite service, AT&T is looking at offloading DirecTV to private-equity investors. “AT&T Inc. is seeking private equity investors to buy the majority of its DirecTV satellite-television business, helping it cope with a major drag on its operations,” a…
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Google Launches Google Kids Space Exclusively For Android Tablets
Today Google launched a special kids mode feature for Android tablets so children can have a safe and personalized online experience. ‘Google Kids Space’ is an area that features kid-friendly content with parental controls and curated content for kids to learn and find entertainment. Google Kids Space will first be available as a preloaded feature…
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Netflix Launches a Free Section with No Subscription Required
Netflix is now offering free access to popular titles including Stranger Things, The Two Popes, and Grace and Frankie. The new free section does not require a Netflix account. Just head to the Netflix Watch Free section to get started. A support page for the free content notes that the titles are available to watch…
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Google Fiber is Endorsing Philo As an Affordable Cord Cutting Option
Google Fiber has added Philo as a streaming service recommendation to its customers, joining the ranks with YouTube TV and fuboTV. Recently, the internet provider has been telling Google Fiber customers that Philo is a simple, non-expensive alternative. We’re continuing to work to make it easier to find the TV and video content you want…
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Netflix Greenlights Live-Action ‘Resident Evil’ Series
Netflix announced a new series in the works based on the popular Resident Evil video game franchise by Capcom. The live-action series by the same name will consist of 8 one hour episodes to start and will have a storyline centered in the game’s Raccoon City. The series will feature two timelines following sisters Jade…