Category: News
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The Weather Channel’s Free Streaming Service Local Now is Now on VIZIO Smart TVs
The Weather Channel’s free streaming service, Local Now, has officially launched on VIZIO SmartCast, giving viewers hyper-local content for free, directly from their VIZIO TV. Local Now brings viewers real time, localized information about weather, current events, lifestyle, sports, business, and traffic. Local Now partners include Reuters, Associated Press, Tribune Content Agency, Yelp, Cheddar and…
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Upload vs Download Speeds: What’s the Difference and Why Do They Matter?
If you’ve ever done an internet speed test to find out how fast your connection is, you’ve probably seen the terms “upload speed” and “download speed.” You might notice that your download rate will always be higher, but what do those numbers really mean? It’s pretty simple: the download speed is how fast information comes…
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Free MLB.TV is Back for T-Mobile Customers
After a long delay for coronavirus, the MLB’s shortened 60 game season will finally start this Thursday. Those with MLB.TV will be able to watch out-of-market games. T-Mobile is bringing back its deal for a free regular full-season subscription to MLB.TV as part of its T-Mobile Tuesdays promotion for customers. The deal was announced in…
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NBC Peacock App Has Been Downloaded 1.5M Times in First 6 Days
NBC’s new streaming service Peacock has reached 1.5 million app downloads in less than a week after launching July 15. According to Sensor Tower, Peacock was the number one app in the Apple Store for its first two days on the market and has ranked number 2 on Google Play since July 17. While app…
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Free Local Broadcast Service Locast Now Has 1.4 Million Users
Along with announcing that its free service has expanded to Miami and West Palm Beach, Locast shared today that it now serves over 1.4 million users. With the addition of the new Florida locations, Locast is now available in 21 markets which cover 134 million viewers or 41% of the US population. What is Locast?…
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MLB Network and MLB Strike Zone Are Live on fuboTV
Earlier today, we reported that fuboTV would be adding MLB Network to its lineup this week, just in time for the start of the regular season. The update was made soon after. Starting today, fubo TV subscribers can stream MLB Network with either the fubo Extra or Sports Plus packages and MLB Network Strike Zone…
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Netflix is Now on Google Nest Hub Devices
Google announced Netflix is rolling out to all Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max devices globally. That means you can now watch your favorite Netflix shows right on your Google Nest Hub device. The Nest Hub and Hub Max are designed to make it easy to stream video hands-free, and marketing is focused on placing…
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Amazon Confirms Prime Day Delay
Prime Day, Amazon’s summer sales holiday, has become a major event since launching in 2015. For cord cutters, the event is an opportunity to upgrade to a new streaming device or smart TV, or to invest in some new additions to a streaming setup like surround sound speakers or a soundbar. Rumors have been swirling…
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Here are All the Live Sports You Can Watch on ESPN This Summer
The lack of live sports has left a big hole in programming for the first half of this year. But ESPN continues to have coverage of new live events popping up all summer. UFC has been going since May, and a lot more sports leagues are about to get back into the swing of things…
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fuboTV Will Launch MLB Network This Week
After a delay in the season, fuboTV has confirmed that MLB Network will be available on the platform starting this week, just in time for the opening game. Back in March, fuboTV announced the addition of NHL Network and MLB Network to its Sports Plus package, making fuboTV home to every professional sports league network.…