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An Android Apple TV App Might Finally Be In The Works
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Apple is reportedly now ready to bring its Apple TV app to Android, filling in a major Apple TV+ device support gap…
Local Now, The Weather Channel en Español And 21 AMG Stations Added To Fire TV Channels
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Fire TV device users now have access to a variety of FAST channels owned by Allen Media Group through Amazon’s Fire TV…
tvOS 17.5.1 Rolls Out With Fix For Reappearing Deleted Photos
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Apple has rolled out a tvOS 17.5.1 update to Apple TV players to address a ‘rare issue’ where photos could reappear after…
Signing Up To Apple TV+ On Roku Right Now Gets You A Free Month
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As part of its National Streaming Day celebrations, Roku is offering new Apple TV+ subscribers their first month for free. A saving…
This Streaming Box Works With XR Glasses To Let You Watch Google TV Anywhere
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The new Pocket TV streaming box is powered by Google TV and works with XR glasses to offer users the option to…
Vizio SmartCast Active Accounts Climbed To 18.6 million In Q1 2024
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The increase in Vizio SmartCast active accounts to 18.6 million in the first quarter of 2024 marked a slight increase on the…
It Doesn’t Look Like A Netflix Apple Vision Pro App Is Coming Anytime Soon
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Netflix didn’t release an app in time for the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, and it doesn’t look like a dedicated…
Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device Is Now Available to Buy Online
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After Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device started showing up in stores last week, it is now officially available to buy…
A New AI-Powered Free Live TV App Is Coming To Google TV
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Details on ‘Live TVx’ are a little limited at the moment, but it looks like a new AI-powered free live TV streaming…
LG TV Users Can Now Listen To Apple Music In Dolby Atmos — And Get A 3-Month Free Trial
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To celebrate the launch of Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos support on LG smart TVs, LG is offering a three-month free trial…
Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device (with Google TV) Details Revealed In Early Review
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Details surrounding Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device (with Google TV) have now been revealed, thanks to an early YouTube review.
Local Now FAST Channels Arrive on LG’s Free Streaming Service, LG Channels
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With a total of 223 Local Now FAST channels having been added to LG Channels, LG TV users in many markets can…
Roku ‘Streaming Households’ Climbed To 81.6 Million In Q1 2024
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Roku ended the first quarter of 2024 with 81.6 million ‘Streaming Households.’ A modest increase on the previous quarter.
JetBlue Now Lets You Find, Save And Watch Video Content Like You Do At Home
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JetBlue’s new ‘Blueprint’ inflight experience works like a streaming service, letting you discover, save and watch content, and even across flights.
Chromecast with Google TV 4K vs Fire Stick 4K: Which One Should You Buy?
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The Chromecast with Google TV and the Amazon Fire TV Stick are both solid 4K streaming players, but which one is the…
Got a Xumo Stream Box? Don’t Forget It Comes With 6 Free Months Of Peacock
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The Xumo Stream Box can be a good option for those looking for a simpler streaming experience. It also comes with six…
iPhone And iPad Owners Can Now Use AirPlay To Stream To TVs At IHG Hotels & Resorts
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Select IHG hotels and resorts now support AirPlay, making it possible for iPhone and iPad users to stream content to the TV…
AsianCrush and RetroCrush Now Available On Xfinity and Xumo Devices
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AsianCrush and RetroCrush now available on Xfinity and Xumo devices, including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, Xumo Stream Box and Xumo TV.
Sony’s 2024 Bravia TVs With Google TV Are Here, and Here’s How Much They Cost
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Sony has now officially announced its 2024 Bravia smart TVs powered by Google TV and featuring the Sony Pictures Core streaming experience.
Vantiva Has Sold 22 Million Android TV Set-Top Boxes Over The Years
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Vantiva has sold 22 million Android TV set-top boxes since 2015. At the end of 2023, the company reportedly held a 25%…
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