Category: News
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Sling TV Launches New Sling App With Updated Look & Improved Features
After notifying subscribers of upcoming updates last week, Sling TV announced today the all new Sling TV experience, starting with Amazon Fire TV. The update includes a new app, launching in beta, with a new interface and user experience. “When we began the process of reimagining the app, we started with the customer. After immense…
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Save 20% on Plex Pass for Geek Pride Day (Limited Time Deal)
Geek Pride Day is celebrated around the world on May 25 and is a day “for recognizing all the ways that we are uniquely geek.” To celebrate, Plex is offering 20% off of annual and lifetime Plex Passes for 24 hours. Click here to get the deal Use code MEDIAGEEK at checkout Save 20% on Annual…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video the Week of May 24, 2021
It’s already the last week of May, and time to wrap up another month of content on the streaming service trifecta that is Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video. These streamers are ending the month on a high note with some pretty great new arrivals to look forward to. Possibly one of the most exciting newcomers…
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Amazon and MGM Are Close to Making a Deal
Last week, we heard reports that Amazon had made a $9 billion offer to acquire MGM. Today, The Wall Street Journal reports that the two companies are closing in on a deal, and “an agreement could be announced as early as this week,” according to WSJ sources. If the deal goes through, Amazon would acquire…
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How to Watch MLB Games Without Cable the Week of May 24
Week 8 of the 2021 MLB regular season starts today with a loaded lineup of nationally televised games. ESPN, ESPN+, MLBN, FS1, FOX, and YouTube will be the home of this week’s national games, with various regional sports networks providing the local broadcasts. Fans will be back in attendance throughout the league; however, cord cutters…
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Disney+ is Removing Certain Titles to Fix Upload Issues
Disney+ has temporarily removed some titles to fix issues that occurred when they were first uploaded. Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures, Mission Force One, and So Random are all missing from the Disney+ library while the streamer fixes some issues with how they were originally uploaded to the platform. But not to worry, it’s likely the…
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Fire TV Devices Are On Sale, Starting at $25
Amazon is kicking off Memorial Day deals early. The Fire TV Cube, Amazon’s most powerful streaming device is currently $20 off and will cost you less than $100. Looking for a smaller device for a second TV or to take with you while traveling? Amazon has you covered with sales on the Fire TV Stick…
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Most Americans Spend Less Than $50 a Month on TV Services
While content viewing trends are increasing, consumers are still staying mindful of their budgets when it comes to TV services. According to data from Antennas Direct, the majority of consumers’ monthly TV service bill is less than $50, which evens out given that the average person subscribes to four streaming services. Most subscriptions average out…
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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ is Officially Coming to Disney+ in 2022
Disney has announced an official release date for Hocus Pocus 2. The sequel to the 1990s Halloween classic is coming exclusively to Disney+ Fall 2022, with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy all reprising their bewitching roles as the Sanderson Sisters. Production for the movie will begin this fall with Anne Fletcher taking over…
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Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Buy a Budget 4K Streaming Device
The world of budget 4K streaming devices has certainly gotten more interesting of late. We got an updated Chromecast in the latter half of 2020, and Roku just came out with its latest budget streamer, the Express 4K+. And with so many well-regarded and popular choices on the market, we thought we’d examine the current…