Category: News
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From New Fire TVs to a Smarter Alexa, Here’s Everything Amazon Announced At its Fall Event
Amazon on Wednesday unloaded a staggering number of new products, from new Fire TV sticks to new Ring and Blink cameras, but the star of the show was a preview of the future capabilities of its Alexa digital assistant. Dave Limp, the head of devices and services for Amazon who plans to leave the company…
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Leaked Email Says Microsoft Wanted To Buy Nintendo
Microsoft’s acquisitions wish list was even longer than imagined. An internal email, reportedly leaked by Microsoft itself, from 2020 said that Xbox boss Phil Spencer was interested in buying Nintendo. Spencer also mentioned Steam owner Valve, Warner Bros.’ network of video game studios and Bethesda owner Zenimax, the latter of which Microsoft has since purchased.…
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Top Obama Lawyers Say FCC Shouldn’t Pursue Net Neutrality. Here’s Why
Net neutrality, the concept of treating all internet traffic equally, was a regulation first introduced under President Barack Obama’s Federal Communications Commission, with the agency later dismantling it under President Donald Trump. But it’s two of Obama’s top lawyers are now saying it would be a mistake for the FCC to attempt to bring it…
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A+E Networks Brings Free Channels to Rakuten TV
A+E Networks EMEA is launching three free ad-supported channels on Rakuten TV, a Japanese-based video-on-demand streaming service. The channels include Inside Crime, Mystery TV, and World War TV. This move is part of A+E Networks’ plan to share its content on new platforms and extend the reach of its free channels. Rakuten TV is available…
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Sling TV Freestream Adds 9 New Channels To Free Streaming Service
If you still think of Sling TV as just a paid service, you are missing out. Sling TV Freestream is the company’s free ad-supported streaming service, and offers over 430 free channels and over 41,000 on-demand titles. This week, Sling TV added nine new channels to its Freestream lineup. Sling Freestream is available through the…
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You Can FaceTime on Your Apple TV 4K With the tvOS 17 Update
Apple released its latest software updates in iOS 17 and tvOS 17 yesterday. Perhaps one of the most notable features for both operating systems is the new ability to FaceTime on Apple TV 4Ks. Apple originally unveiled the FaceTime feature back in June, but it’s now available. Users can make calls directly from their Apple…
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The Price is Right at Night and Let’s Make a Deal Primetime Hit CBS as Hollywood Strike Rages On
As networks scramble to fill a fall season devoid of scripted programming, CBS brings something for game show fans to primetime this fall. The Price is Right returns to primetime next month with competition show-themed episodes and three prize-packed Let’s Make a Deal episodes in November. CBS is one of several networks facing vacancies in…
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Deal Alert! Amazon’s New Fire TV Soundbar is $15 Off With This Promo Code
Want a really great deal? Right now, the brand new Fire TV Soundbar is on sale already at Amazon for $15 off if you use a promo code at checkout. The new two-channel Fire TV Soundbar brings customers room-filling sound with support for DTS® Virtual:X and Dolby Audio. Featuring a compact 24-inch design, the Fire…
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Spectrum and Qualcomm Are Releasing a Next-Gen Advanced Wi-Fi 7 Router For Higher Speeds at Home
Spectrum and Qualcomm have teamed up to deliver a new Wi-Fi router that boasts the new Wi-Fi 7 standard and 10 Gbps capabilities for Spectrum Internet users. The Advanced Wi-Fi routers are expected to release in 2024, according to a release. The router would serve to further meet growing demands for fast and reliable broadband…
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Amazon Introduces a New Fire TV Sound Bar
Today, Amazon announced a new Fire TV Sound Bar. This allows you to have your sound bar work perfectly with your Fire TV. The new two-channel Fire TV Soundbar brings customers room-filling sound with support for DTS® Virtual:X and Dolby Audio. Featuring a compact 24-inch design, the Fire TV Soundbar is simple to set up…