Category: News
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AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, & Other Cable Operators Lost 1.8 Million Customers in Quarter 1
Traditional cable and satellite TV providers lost a record number of customers in the first quarter of 2020, with a drop of 1.8 million, according to analyst firm MoffettNathanson. “At 63% of occupied households, traditional pay TV penetration has reached a level not previously seen since roughly 1995,” wrote analyst Craig Moffett in a research…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime the Week of May 11
New on Netflix this week: May 11 Bordertown: Season 3 Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics Trial By Media May 12 True: Terrific Tales Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Vs. the Reverend May 13 The Wrong Missy May 14 Riverdale: Season 4 May 15 Chichipatos District 9 I Love You, Stupid Inhuman Resources Magic for…
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Peacock Launches Short-form ‘At-Home Variety Show’ Hosted by Seth MacFarlane
The list of streaming programming aimed at providing pandemic relief continues to grow. According to Variety, Peacock announced on Monday the launch of “The At-Home Variety Show” featuing Seth MacFarlane. The short-form series will feature a number of NBCUniversal stars working to raise awareness and support for Feeding America, Americares, and United Way. This is…
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Watch the Timely Quarantine Rom-Com ‘Cooped Up’ on Crackle
The free streaming service Crackle is launching the Australian rom-com Cooped Up on its platform on May 14. Centered around a quarantined love storyline, the movie couldn’t come at a more relevant time.”When I made Cooped Up, I never dreamt its concept would become a reality for millions worldwide. During this time, my hope is that it…
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Analysts Report Revised Forecasts for Netflix, Disney & More
The recent surge in streaming due to the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders has analysts revising previous projections. According to a report by London-based firm Digital TV Research, streaming platforms are seeing huge growth in projected subscription numbers, with Netflix and Disney+ right on top of that list. “We have completely revised our forecasts for…
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The Roku Channel Adds Six Live Spanish Channels & Spanish Language Features
Today, Roku announced that it has added six live/linear Spanish language channels to its lineup of free content on The Roku Channel. The six channels offer everything from music to movies to telenovelas. Here are the six new channels: AFV Family Español: The AFV Family Channel is family-friendly comedy for all! America’s Funniest Home Videos brings…
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94% of Parents Quarantining with Kids Carry at Least One Streaming Service
As parents contend with both working from home and school closures across America, the vast majority of them are using streaming television to get through. Hub Entertainment Research, a New Hampshire based company that tracks how people consume entertainment, conducted a study in April of 2,000 US residents who watch at least one hour of…
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Samsung is Offering Free Art for Frame TVs Through June 6
Samsung Frame TV owners can get exclusive access to new art to turn a corner of your home into a little museum with a curated collection of 30 pieces of art available for free through June 6 on all 2018 – 2020 model Frame TVs. The image is displayed on your TV screen when you’re…
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YouTube is Adding Survey Ads to Your TV Screen
YouTube is taking advantage of increased viewer numbers by introducing Survey Ads on TV screens. Soon when you watch YouTube and YouTube TV on your big screen, you’ll see these same ads that pop up on devices. This feature will be rolling out in the coming weeks as a way for advertisers to reach viewers…
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Philo Supported Devices
If you’re considering trying out a new streaming service, your first question should be “Where can I watch it?” That’s why we’re here – to give you the signposts you need on your streaming journey. This time around, let’s take a look at how you can watch Philo. Philo is an internet TV service that…