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Vizio’s Peacock Preview Experience Lets You Watch Episodes For Free
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Thanks to a new and limited-time Peacock Preview experience, Vizio smart TV users can watch select episodes from fan-favorite shows for free.
TCL TVs Getting Big FAST Content Injection, Thanks to Cineverse and Xumo Deals
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While announced separately, the Cineverse and Xumo deals appear to be part of a wider content refresh that’s currently taking place at…
A Closer Look At The Latest Google TV Changes (Based On Android TV 14 Beta)
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Thanks to the release of the new Android TV 14 Beta, it is now possible to take a closer look at some…
Android TV Devices Launched On Android 10 Should Now Get Android 14
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Following the retiring of Android 13 for TV, most devices that launched on Android TV 10 should now be eligible for an…
Don’t Expect To Get An Android 13 TV Update (Tiramisu Has Been Retired)
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Now that Google has retired Android 13 for TV, Android TV and Google TV devices will jump straight to Android 14 with…
Garbage, RIP HBO: Some Max Users Are Hating New Android and Google TV Apps
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Many people have already taken to the Play Store to highlight their disappointment in the new Max Android and Google TV apps.
Apple TV Might Get A Real Sleep Timer With tvOS 17
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Even though Apple does provide Apple TV users with a way to put their device to sleep, it isn’t a sleep timer…
Apple Has Made It Easier To Find A Lost Siri Remote
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tvOS 17 will bring with it a number of upgrades and improvements to the Apple TV experience, including the ability to find…
Apple TV Is Getting A New Control Center With tvOS 17
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Apple TV is set to get a new Control Center with the release of tvOS 17 that makes it easier to navigate…
Disney Plus Will Be Available On Apple’s Vision Pro At Launch
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Apple just announced its new Vision Pro at WWDC, and Disney Plus will be one of the first streaming services available on…
Apple TV Users Will Soon Be Able To FaceTime Friends And Family
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While unlikely to be a feature that every Apple TV player user will want, FaceTime on Apple TV is another improvement to…
DirecTV Gemini Air Update Adds Apple TV App
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A new update that’s now available for DirecTV’s Gemini Air player adds support for the Apple TV app, and by association, Apple…
Vimeo Wants You To Cast Videos After Killing Its TV Apps
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Vimeo is ending support for all of its TV apps later this month, resulting in a major change in device support for…
QVC+ and HSN+ Shopping App Now Available On Vizio TVs
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The QVC+ and HSN+ service offers Vizio users access to live, on-demand and streaming-only content in a single, and fully shoppable, app.
Still Using Google’s First Chromecast? It’s Probably Time To Upgrade
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Google has now officially ended support for the original Chromecast model, marking the beginning of the end for the streaming player.
Signing Up to DirecTV Stream Could Help You Get One of Telly’s Free TVs
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For a limited time, signing up to a DirecTV Stream package could bump you up the list and help you become one…
Roku Channel Outage Affecting DirecTV Stream, Hulu and Peacock
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Roku appears to be suffering from a service interruption that’s affecting a number of channels including DirecTV Stream, Hulu and Peacock.
TiVo To Provide BMW Cars With Linear And On-Demand Streaming Services
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TiVo might not be as prevalent in homes as it once was, but it could soon be coming to a car near…
100,000 Signed Up For Telly’s Free TV In Less Than 36 Hours
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Telly officially announced its dual-screen TVs earlier in the week. In the first 36 hours, more than 100,000 registered to get one…
TCL’s New Q Class Google TVs Are Here, And Start At Just $500
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Looking for an affordable smart TV? The latest Q Class TVs from TCL might be worth checking out, especially as they start…
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