Tag: Facebook
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Facebook Watch Reports 1.25 Billion Monthly Visitors
Facebook is now reporting that its Facebook Watch feature is getting 1.25 billion viewers every month, according to TechCrunch. That’s a huge growth from last year’s 720 million visitors reported in June 2019. It’s hard to say just how much of that growth has come from the spike in media consumption caused by COVID-19, and…
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Explore New Hobbies with These Fire TV Apps
Summer is nearing a close, but there’s still plenty of time to take advantage of the lazy summer days and develop a new skill or hobby. Chances are, your schedule this summer has been especially tame compared to other years, so why not use that extra time to stay entertained and find some new interests…
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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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Facebook Gaming’s New Feature Lets Players Set Up Tournaments
Facebook Gaming has announced a new Tournaments feature that enables players to set up, well, tournaments. The company bills it as a “one-stop shop” for tournament organizers. It’s currently in an “early access” stage, but it supports several types of play. Plus, organizers can stream their events, allowing fans to tune into the action. At…
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Focus Features Will Livestream a Free Movie Every Monday
This week, beginning April 6, Focus Features will start bringing its classic movie collection to viewers with Focus Movie Mondays. Every Monday throughout April, Focus Features will livestream a film for free, exclusively on its Facebook page. The livestream gives the audience a chance to watch the film from their homes, watching with others from…
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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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Sling TV is Now Available on Facebook’s Portal TV
Today Sling TV announced that it has added its live TV streaming service to Portal TV. Now you will be able to use Sling TV through Facebook’s new streaming player, Portal TV. “Connecting with your family near and far is easier this holiday season with Facebook’s newly released Portal TV, from the Portal family of…
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Facebook Announces a New Streaming Player Called Portal TV
Today, the long-rumored Facebook streaming player is here. Portal TV will let you stream your favorite shows and video chat with family and friends through Facebook. Portal TV is now available for pre-order in the US and Canada, starting at $149 USD. Devices begin shipping on November 5th. You can also bundle two Portal devices…
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NFL & Facebook Extend Their Partnership To Offer NFL Recaps & NFL Films Vault Access
Today the NFL and Facebook announced that they have extended their partnership for 2 more years. This deal will continue to allow Facebook to distribute official NFL video, including game recaps, NFL Films Vault, and official highlights. According to the NFL, the videos and recaps will be from all 256 regular-season games, plus the playoffs…
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Facebook is Reportedly Developing a Streaming Device to Launch This Fall
Facebook is reportedly preparing to release a new streaming device this fall, according to a report from The Information. It’s been reported that the device will include both a camera for video chat and the ability to add streaming apps for watching content. The device sounds similar to Facebook Portal, a device that allows users…