Tag: PlayStation
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TCL’s Newest TVs Sport THX-Approved Game Modes
Today, TCL announced the launch of its latest 6-Series Roku TVs, this time boasting some THX-certified gaming chops. Officially known as THX Certified Game Mode, the new standard aims to assure consumers that an approved TV can capably support big-screen gaming, a selling point that could come in handy as a new generation of video…
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Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 Could Be Excellent Streaming Devices Thanks to Their SSDs
I distinctly remember using the Netflix app when it was first released for the Xbox 360 back in 2008. Yes, you initially needed to have a paid Xbox Live Gold account on top of your Netflix subscription to use the app, but it didn’t matter to me. There was something still rather cool about piping…
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HBO Max Announces Distribution Deals with Verizon, Samsung, Xbox & More
AT&T’s Warner Media announced today a new lineup of distribution partners for HBO Max, which will be available May 27. The newly announced distribution partners include Altice USA, Cox Communications, Microsoft, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), Samsung, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Verizon. “The launch of HBO Max is an important milestone for our company, and…
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Sony Will Throttle US Game Download Speeds to Help Ease Internet Congestion
Throughout the month, we’ve seen streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, and Disney+ all announce plans to limit or lower video quality in an effort to ease network congestion. And now, gaming companies are following suit, with Sony announcing it’s opting to slow or delay game downloads in the US after a similar move in…
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With the Death of PlayStation Vue, Services Like YouTube TV, fuboTV & More Have a Great Opportunity
For years now Sony has kept PlayStation game consoles free of any service competing with PlayStation Vue. Services like Hulu could offer on-demand content but not their live TV service. Others like Sling TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and more have been completely locked out of Sony’s gaming systems. Now according to reports Cord Cutters News…
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PlayStation Vue Adds Multi-view to The Apple TV
Today PlayStation Vue announced that they have added multi-view to their Apple TV app. Now you can watch 4 channels at once on the same TV through your Apple TV. In the past you needed a PlayStation game system to use this great feature but now it is on the Apple TV. “We are excited…
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PlayStation Vue Wants You to Know You Don’t Need a PlayStation
For some time now, PlayStation Vue has struggled to overcome the idea that you need a PlayStation game system to use their streaming service. While PlayStation Vue works on a wide range of devices we still often get asked if you need a PlayStation. Many have also pointed to the name as a reason Sony…
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The Ultimate Streaming Device Guide For Cord Cutters
With a wide variety of content streaming services to choose from, there’s a lot of great content available online. In this post, we’ll look at some of the options for devices used to watch that content at home and on the go. Roku Roku has five streaming devices available, ranging in price from $29.99 to…
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Tubi TV Adds Support For More Devices
Today Tubi TV announced that the company’s streaming app is now available on PlayStation 4 consoles. Tubi TV will be highlighted on the PS4 system’s PlayStation Store where customers go to purchase and download games, apps and subscribe to services. “As more and more viewers gravitate toward OTT and game consoles to consume entertainment, we’re constantly looking for new…
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Once Again Sony Tries to Address The Confusion Over The PlayStation Vue Name
If you talk to people about PlayStation Vue you likely know the most common questions you will get about PlayStation Vue is asking if you need a PlayStation gaming system to use it. Now it seems that Sony has heard the complaints and is working on addressing that issue. In April Sony started testing out ads…