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tvOS 18 Is Now Available, Unlocking Access To InSight And More On Apple TV
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tvOS 18 brings with it a number of upgrades and improvements for Apple TV, including the introduction of Apple’s new InSight feature.
United To Offer Improved Streaming On Flights With Free Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi
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SpaceX’s Starlink to power both In-flight entertainment (IFE) systems and personal devices on United flights, and will be available for free.
Screensaver Ads Arrive On LG Smart TVs
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LG smart TV users can now expect to encounter full-screen Screensaver ads across the Home Screen, LG Channels and the LG Content…
You Can Now Stream Vizio’s WatchFree+ On Your Android Phone Or iPhone
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Vizio’s free WatchFree+ streaming service is now available to download on mobile devices, removing the need to have access to a Vizio…
Latest YouTube App Update Fixes Crashing Issue On Android TV
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One day after rolling out an update that broke the YouTube app on Android TV and Google TV, another update has rolled…
Panasonic Returns To The US With Fire TV-Powered Smart TVs
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After confirmation earlier this year, Panasonic has officially returned to the United States with new Fire TV OLED and Mini-LED smart TVs.
X TV App Now Available (In Beta) On Android TV, Fire TV And LG TVs
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With the X TV app now available, X users can now watch videos from their favorite accounts on the largest screen in…
The YouTube App On Android TV Is Completely Broken Right Now
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If you’ve opened up the YouTube app on an Android TV device today and found it isn’t working, you’re not alone. The…
Vizio’s New ‘Sports Zone’ Hub Makes It Easier To Find And Watch Live Sports Content
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Vizio has launched a new ‘Sports Zone’ hub to make it easier for smart TV users to find live sports events and…
Vizio Smart TV Users Now Have Access To The iQIYI App
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Now available on Vizio TVs, the iQIYI app unlocks access to a Chinese dramas, Korean dramas, Thai dramas, anime, variety shows, and…
You Can Now Watch DirecTV Stream on a Peloton Bike, Tread or Row Machine
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DirecTV Stream subscribers can now watch live TV while taking part in a workout routine on their Peloton Bike, Tread and Row…
Google TV Streamer vs Chromecast with Google TV: Is It Time To Upgrade?
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Is it time for existing Chromecast with Google TV owners to upgrade to the new Google TV Streamer? Here’s a closer look…
Vizio Ended Q2 2024 With 18.8 Million SmartCast Active Accounts
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While Vizio’s 18.8 million SmartCast Active Accounts is a slight increase on the previous quarter, there was no increase in hours streamed.
New Google Voice Remote Doesn’t Wobble and Should Be Easier to Find
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While the new Google TV Streamer Voice Remote looks very similar to the Chromecast with Google TV remote, there are some notable…
New Google TV Streamer Is Part Streaming Player, Part Home Hub
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Google has now officially announced its new ‘Google TV Streamer.’ The new streaming player sports a set-top box design and higher price.
Disney+ Subscribers Can Now Watch ‘The Avengers’ In Iceland On Apple Vision Pro
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National Geographic’s new immersive environment transports Disney+ subscribers to Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park on Apple Vision Pro.
New ‘Google TV Streamer’ Expected to Be an Expensive Player
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While the price is unlikely to be as high as an Apple TV 4K or Nvidia Shield TV, the new ‘Google TV…
Roku Ended Q2 2024 With 83.6 Million Streaming Households
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Roku ended the second quarter with 83.6 million streaming households (active accounts), an increase of two million on the previous quarter.
You Can Now Watch Tubi’s Free Library On Apple Vision Pro
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The Tubi app is now available to download on Apple Vision Pro, offering users of the free streaming service a more immersive…
DirecTV’s Upgraded User Interface Begins Rolling Out to Satellite Customers
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DirecTV has started rolling out an upgraded user interface for satellite customers, bringing the experience more in line with DirecTV Stream.
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