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Streaming devices evolve quickly, with new hardware, software updates, and platform features shaping how people access their favorite services. Whether tracking major device software updates, changes to app support, comparing streaming platforms, or looking for the best ways to improve your home streaming setup, bookmark this page to stay informed with the latest news, insights, and helpful guides.
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Count Down to Christmas With Google TV’s Advent Calendar
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If you’re looking for festive movies to watch over the next few weeks, Google TV’s new advent calendar is a quick way…
Fios TV+ Is Verizon’s New All-In-One Streaming Player For Fios Video Customers
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Verizon has now launched Fios TV+. The streaming player is designed to be an all-in-one streaming solution for Fios video customers.
Roku Makes It Easier To Find Food, Home And Lifestyle Content
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To help Roku OS users find content more quickly, Roku is adding dedicated All Things Food and All Things Home content hubs…
You Can Now Buy a $15 Google TV Streaming Player From Walmart
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If you’re looking to save as much as possible on a new streaming player, Walmart’s new Google TV Full HD Streaming Device…
ESPN App Now Available on LG Smart TVs, Unlocking Access to ESPN+
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The ESPN app is now available to download on 2020 and newer LG smart TVs, unlocking access to the ESPN+ streaming service…
Fubo Roku App Adds Background Playing, Faster Fast-Forward/Rewind, and More
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As promised last week, Fubo has now started rolling out a new update for the Roku app which looks to further improve…
Sharp’s New 4K TVs Mark The Launch Of The First OLED Roku TVs
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These new TVs not only mark Sharp’s return to the US television market, but they are also the first Roku TVs equipped…
Dish’s Evolve M1 Is A New Android TV-Based Set-Back Box For Hotels
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Dish’s new Evolve M1 SBB utilizes OnStream and is designed to provide hotels and guests with an enhanced in-room entertainment experience.
Expect Google TV To Become A Little Rounder Early Next Year
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Google TV users can expect a rounder interface early next year. Google is making a switch from rectangular app icons to circular…
Fubo Rolling Out More Guide, My Stuff And Video Improvements On Fire TV And Android TV
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A new update for Fubo’s Fire TV and Android TV (including Google TV) apps contains improvements for the Guide, My Stuff and…
New Amazon Fire TV Devices Might Not Run On Android
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While Amazon’s Fire TV devices currently run on a forked version of Android, that might not be the case starting from as…
Vizio’s Smart TV Operating System Might Be Coming To Other TVs
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If you’re a fan of Vizio’s TV operating system, you might not need to buy a Vizio TV in the future to…
Vizio Ended Q3 2023 With 17.9 Million SmartCast Active Accounts
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Vizio’s third quarter of 2023 ended with 17.9 million SmartCast active accounts. The company also saw streaming hours increase to 5.2 billion.
Roku Closed Q3 2023 With 75.8 Million Active Accounts
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Roku closed out the third quarter of the year with 75.8 million active accounts, marking another quarter of account growth for the…
tvOS 17.2 Beta Provides Early Look At Apple TV App Changes (Including New Menu)
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It looks like the new tvOS 17.2 developer beta provides an early look at changes coming to the Apple TV app, including…
A Better Apple TV App Is Reportedly Coming Later This Year
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As part of Apple’s growing streaming ambitions, a new and improved Apple TV app is reportedly due to arrive before the end…
LIV Golf Plus App Now Available On Roku and Samsung Smart TVs
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The LIV Golf Plus app is now available on Roku devices and Samsung Smart TVs, and just in time for the LIV…
Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) Review: Is Amazon’s 2023 Stick Worth Buying?
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The Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) is Amazon’s new streaming stick for 2023 but is it worth buying? We take a…
Xumo Stream Box To Be Offered To Mediacom Xtream Internet Customers
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The Xumo Stream Box will soon be available to Xtream internet customers. Mediacom will be the third U.S.-based operator to offer the…
Vizio Adds NFL App To TVs, Unlocking Access To NFL+ And More
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Vizio TVs now have access to the NFL app, offering football fans the option to subscribe to NFL+ without the need for…
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