Category: News
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Facebook’s Oculus Reportedly Working on Lighter, Faster Quest VR Headset
Bloomberg is reporting that Facebook’s Oculus is currently working on an updated version of its all-in-one, standalone Quest virtual reality headset. In fact, several replacement candidates are reportedly being considered, though the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may delay shipping into 2021. Unlike many other current VR systems, like Oculus’ own Rift S and Sony’s PlayStation VR,…
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Watch the New Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ Starring Steve Carrell
Netflix is giving us the first look at its new show Space Force starring Steve Carell, and we’re getting serious Office vibes from it. The Netflix original series is a parody on the latest branch of the government that was announced late last year. The show has had a quick turn around time and is set to…
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Peacock Will Be Available on Apple Devices at Launch
NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service announced today that it will be fully integrated with the Apple TV app and available on Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD at launch on July 15, 2020. Apple users will be able to enjoy a seamless viewing experience across their devices. On Apple devices, Peacock content…
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XUMO Will Now Stream All of Vevo’s Music Videos
The free streaming service XUMO and music video platform Vevo announced a partnership today, bringing the catalog of videos to the streaming platform. Vevo is the “world’s largest all-premium music provider,” giving artists a platform to share their original content globally. Currently, Vevo has over 450,000 music videos available. Rob Christensen VP, Sales Strategy and…
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Daytime TV Usage is Up 300% for Kids During Shutdowns
With most of America stuck at home over the past couple months, one thing is becoming clear: TV makes for a decent babysitter. According to new numbers from Nielsen (likely the most respected name when it comes to television-related data), total TV consumption has skyrocketed among kids and teens since mid-March. Of course, streaming is…
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Warner Bros’ ‘Scoob!’ and More Coming to FandangoNOW in May
Warner Bros newest animated film Scoob! is skipping theaters and heading straight to your home this week. You can watch Scooby Doo, Shaggy, and the rest of the mystery-solving gang in this brand new adventure with FandangoNOW on its May 15 premiere date. Although some theaters are gearing up for reopening, Warner Bros has decided to…
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Tablo Improves Its Commercial Skip Feature
Last year, Tablo introduced the automatic commercial skip feature. When enabled, content is processed and saved on the device in a format that automatically skips over ads. According to Tablo, the automatic commercial skip feature has saved each customer from watching over 6000 ads, saving over 300 hours of time. Now, Tablo has updated the…
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Do You Share Passwords? 44 Million Adults Borrow a Streaming Service Account
According to a new study by Cordcutting.com, 44 million adults admit to using a streaming service that they don’t pay for themselves. With numbers like these, it’s hard to not question why the streaming platforms aren’t cracking down on this kind of shared usage. While password sharing is a violation of the terms of service…
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TiVo Launches the Long Awaited TiVo Stream 4K
After months of anticipation and weeks of teasers on social media, TiVo is launching its TiVo Stream 4K today. TiVo describes the Stream 4K as “a streaming device that brings together shows and movies from your favorite platforms, live or streaming, on one screen.” The device, named Best of CES by The Wall Street Journal,…
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Here’s BritBox’s May Lineup, Including New Original Series ‘A Confession’
BritBox is adding an exciting new lineup slated for May, including the premiere of its new original crime drama series A Confession, based on a true story and starring Emmy Award winner Martin Freeman. The service is also adding seasons 9-12 of Agatha Christie’s Poirot, making it the exclusive home to the beloved full series. Here’s…