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Google TV Now Hibernates Apps and Better Responds to Remotes
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Google has detailed how it has been working to improve two important areas of the Google TV user experience, storage and performance.
Fire TV Devices Are Getting Their Own Fire TV Channels
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Amazon is expanding its free offerings through the launch of a selection of ‘Fire TV Channels’ that you can only find on…
You Can Now Preorder Sony’s 2023 Bravia XR 4K HDR Mini LED Google TVs
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If you are in the market for a new smart TV, Sony’s latest Bravia XR 4K HDR TVs feature Mini LED technology…
Walmart’s $20 Onn Google TV Player Is Selling Out Fast
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The fact that Walmart’s new Onn Google TV 4K streaming player costs $20 is likely to be a good reason why it…
Walmart’s $20 Streaming Player Is Now Available To Buy In Store Or Online
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At $20, the Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Box is one of the cheapest streaming players around, and Walmart has finally opened…
Roku Finished Q1 2023 With 71.6 Million Active Accounts
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In addition to an increase in active accounts, Roku saw a healthy bump in the number of hours streaming during the first…
Comcast Adds More Than 20 FAST Channels to Xfinity Stream
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FAST channels have become a popular option recently. Not just for users but also for companies to bolster their services and products.
Hulu Live TV Supported Devices: Compatible Smart TVs & Players
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Hulu’s Live TV content is available on many popular devices but it’s still worth checking your smart TV or streaming player before…
Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Box — First Impressions
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With stores starting to get stock, here are some first thoughts on my experience (so far) with Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K…
Viaplay Adds Roku Device Support In The US, Canada, And The UK
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After launching in the US in February, the Scandinavian-based Viaplay service is now available on Roku devices in the US, Canada, and…
Frndly TV Is Now Available on Vizio Smart TVs
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Frndly TV is now available on Vizio smart TVs, providing owners with a more affordable way to stream live TV channels over…
Fire TV’s Amazon News App Adds More Free Fox Local News Channels
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A number of new Fox ‘FAST channels have been added to the Amazon News app on Fire TV, offering another way to…
Fire TV Just Got A Big DirecTV Stream Integration Upgrade
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An app was already available to download on Fire TV devices, but this upgrade makes it easier to access DirecTV Stream from…
Walmart Is Almost Ready To Sell You Its New $20 4K Streaming Player
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While there are plenty of streaming players available to buy, there are few priced quite as cheap as the Onn Google TV…
Google TV Is Getting A Huge Free TV Channels Upgrade Today
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Google isn’t looking to compete with free streaming services, it is simply making it easiest to access their TV channels in the…
DirecTV To Give Another 10,000 Gemini Air Devices Away For Free
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The Gemini Air pilot program proved so popular that DirecTV’s is sending out another 10,000 invites to test out its new streaming…
YouTube TV ‘Actively Working’ On Fix For Apple TV Crashing Issue
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It still remains unclear what is causing the actual issue, but it is one that has been impacting a number of Apple…
DirecTV User Provides Us With A Closer Look At New Gemini Air
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While some may confuse this with the new Gemini device announced last week, DirecTV’s Gemini Air player is still an unofficial device.
DirecTV Launches New Gemini Device For Internet And Satellite Customers
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DirecTV has made a few changes today, including the launch of a new ‘Gemini’ streaming player for both internet and satellite customers.
Disney Plus Basic With Ads Now Works On Roku Devices
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After waiting almost four months, those signed up to the Disney Plus Basic With Ads plan can access the streaming service on…
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