Category: News
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Many Public Libraries Are Now Streaming Free Movies & Kids Programming Thanks to Kanopy
Your public library is a great resource for free movies and TV shows. Sadly, many libraries have closed as the COVID-19 virus races around the world. To help out, the streaming service Kanopy is partnering with local libraries to offer free streaming of popular movies and unlimited access to Kanopy Kids if your local library…
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Amazon is Bringing CDC PSAs to Amazon Devices
Yesterday, Amazon announced that it would be bringing COVID-19 updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and national news providers to Amazon customers. Amazon will be bringing official public service announcements to Fire TV and Echo Show devices in the US. Amazon says that users can now find PSA videos on the…
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Roku is Borrowing $69.6 Million From Morgan Stanley
Yesterday Roku announced that it has taken revolving loans of $69.6 million. According to the filing, Morgan Stanley is the senior funding location for this $69.6 million in new funding. Now the question is exactly why is Roku borrowing the money. There are a few possibilities including the fact that Roku may want the money…
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Akamai Announces Content Security Measures to Fight Piracy
Content-delivery company Akamai announced updates to its suite of security tools today aimed at better protecting media companies from piracy and illegal distribution. In a blog post, the company cited a study claiming global online piracy costs US media companies around $29 billion each year and thousands of jobs. In response, Akamai is touting a…
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Top 10 Free Roku Channels Every Cord Cutter Should Try During Lockdown
Are you stuck at home? Locked down in your living room looking for something free to watch? We have you covered as we take a look at the best FREE Roku Channels available right now. These are free Roku channels available on Roku TVs & Roku Players. Have one you want to suggest? Leave us…
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Quibi Has Dropped the Trailer for its New Liam Hemsworth Movie
Today, Quibi launched the official trailer for Most Dangerous Game, the streaming service’s short-form original starring Liam Hemsworth and Christoph Waltz.It’s one of Quibi’s “Movies in Chapters” set to debut at the app’s launch on April 6, 2020. Desperate to take care of his pregnant wife before a terminal illness can take his life, Dodge Tynes…
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Have Your Viewing Habits Changed with Coronavirus? We Asked, You Answered
Last week, we asked the Cord Cutting Tech Support Facebook Group about what they’re watching and how their viewing habits have changed in light of current events. Here’s what the group had to say about what they’re watching and how much time they’re spending on streaming. We asked the group “Since coronavirus has taken over,…
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Pluto TV Launches One Day at a Time 24/7 Channel
Today, Pluto TV announced that it will launch a One Day at a Time pop-up channel beginning tonight, March 24, at 10pm ET. The launch will follow the show’s new series premiere on Pop TV. “The enthusiastic response from fans since announcing our new season of One Day at a Time has been thrilling,” said Brad Schwartz,…
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Hearst Launched a Coronavirus News Show on Facebook Watch
Hearst Television is deepening its COVID-19 reporting with the launch of Field Notes, a Facebook Watch show dedicated to reporting on coronavirus news. This weekly show will feature news highlights from Hearst TV stations in 26 markets. “Local reporting is never more critical than in the times when our communities are most in need of…
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Apple Updates tvOS to Version 13.4, Available Now
It’s software update time for Apple devices, with the company releasing a number of new operating system revisions for Apple TVs, iPhones, iPads, and more. On the Apple TV side, MacRumors reports that the latest version adds Family Sharing integration, making it easier to access content purchased on iTunes by other family members. Overall, though,…