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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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DirecTV App Update to Fix Down Button (Guide) Issue on Roku Devices [Update: Rolling Out]
John Finn
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October 18, 2023
DirecTV plans to roll out an app update to fix an issue where the down button no longer acts as a shortcut…
Latest Fubo Roku App Update Improves Guide, Adds Return to Previous Channel
John Finn
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October 13, 2023
Fubo is rolling out a new update to its Roku app that’s designed to fix a number of issues users have following…
DirecTV Rolls Out New App Experience On Roku, and Users Are Not Happy
John Finn
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October 13, 2023
While DirecTV’s new app design is designed to offer a cleaner user experience, Roku users appear to be unhappy with the changes…
Sling TV’s Somm TV Sneak Peek Lets You Watch Select Episodes For Free
John Finn
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October 6, 2023
Sling TV routinely offers free previews of premium networks, and the latest unlocks access to select Somm TV show episodes for free.
Sony Rebrands Bravia Core As Sony Pictures Core, Adds PS5 and PS4 Support
John Finn
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October 5, 2023
Sony’s Bravia Core app and service is being rebranded as Sony Pictures Core, and has now made its way to PlayStation 4…
Comcast and Charter Launch Xumo Stream Box For Spectrum Customers
John Finn
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October 4, 2023
While most streaming players are readily available to buy by anyone, the Xumo Stream Box is designed for Spectrum and Xfinity Customers.
DirecTV Confirms Connectivity and Freezing Issues Affecting Some Gemini Devices
John Finn
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October 4, 2023
DirecTV is aware that some Gemini devices are suffering from connectivity and freezing Issues. The company says it is working on a…
Airscreen Lets You See Through Your Computer Screen To Watch Live Sports, TV Shows, And Movies
John Finn
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October 4, 2023
Airsceen lets you see through your computer screen, making it possible to watch live sports, TV shows, and movies while continuing to…
New Sports, Live TV, and Google Photo Features Coming To Roku Devices
John Finn
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October 4, 2023
Roku is looking to improve the user experience by rolling out sports, live TV, Photo Streams, What to Watch, and smart home…
Emergency Alerts Will Be Sent To TVs Tomorrow (Phones and Radios Too)
John Finn
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October 3, 2023
FEMA and the FCC plan to test the nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) tomorrow and this will involve sending an emergency alert…
Fubo Adds Ability To Go Back To Previous Channel On Android TV, Google TV
John Finn
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September 30, 2023
The latest update to the Android TV and Google TV app allows Fubo subscribers to navigate back to the previous channel using…
New Pioneer Xumo TVs Are Coming Soon To A Best Buy Near You
John Finn
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September 28, 2023
Xumo and Best Buy have partnered to release a new line of Pioneer Xumo TVs, and all of these new smart TVs…
Streaming The Most Popular TV Source Among Canadian Internet Users: Roku Study
John Finn
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September 26, 2023
Study finds TV streaming is the most popular TV source among Canadian internet users, and ad-supported services are more popular than ever.
Vizio Launches New Quantum And Quantum Pro 4K QLED Smart TVs
John Finn
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September 21, 2023
Vizio’s new Quantum 4K QLED TVs are available to buy starting today, and new Quantum Pro models are set to go on…
New Fire TV Stick 4K Max Is First Player To Get Amazon’s Ambient Experience
John Finn
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September 20, 2023
The new Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the first of Amazon’s streaming players to get access to the company’s smart display…
Buy A New Fire TV Device And Get 6 Months Of MGM+ For Free
John Finn
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September 20, 2023
In addition to announcing a number of new devices, Amazon confirmed new Fire TV purchases currently come with 6 months of MGM…
Amazon’s Latest Fire TV Stick 4K Offers Even Better Performance
John Finn
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September 20, 2023
The new Fire TV Stick 4K is not Amazon’s most powerful streaming player, but it is a powerful stick-based device, and priced…
You Can Now Buy A Fire TV Soundbar From Amazon
John Finn
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September 20, 2023
Amazon’s new Fire TV Soundbar is designed to appeal to those wanting to add an upgraded sound experience to their existing streaming…
2023 Fire TV Stick 4K Max Is Amazon’s Most Powerful Fire TV Stick Ever
John Finn
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September 20, 2023
As part of its 2023 fall hardware event, Amazon announced its new Fire TV Stick 4K Max player with a number of…
Amazon’s Latest Echo Show 8 Costs $149 And Ships Next Month
John Finn
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September 20, 2023
The 2023 Echo Show 8 is Amazon’s newest smart display, boasting improvements in the camera, sound, and smart home departments.

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