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Age Continues To Play A Part In The Streaming Devices We Use
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Age seems to continually play a role in the devices we are choosing and using to access streaming services, according to the…
Here’s DirecTV Stream’s New Gemini Air Streaming Player
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Unlike the existing DirecTV Stream Device, the Gemini Air is a ‘stick’ player that looks very similar to the Chromecast with Google…
DirecTV Stream Device Users Can Now Access The Apple TV App
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With the Apple TV app now available, DirecTV Stream subscribers can watch Apple TV Plus content directly on their preferred streaming player.
Netflix’s $7 Plan Finally Works On Apple TV
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Apple TV users can now sign up to Netflix’s cheapest package after Apple’s streaming player gained support for the Basic with ads…
Vizio Adds More AMC FAST Channels and Movies to Its Smart TVs
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As part of a new deal with AMC Networks, Vizio has added additional free channels and a selection of free on-demand movies…
Apple TV Might Get A New Multiview Mode For Watching Sports
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Apple TV might get a new ‘Multiview’ mode making it possible for users to watch multiple sports feeds on the same screen…
Amazon Celebrates 200 Million Fire TV Devices With Launch Of $200 TV
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In addition to confirming 200 million Fire TV devices sold globally, Amazon also announced the launch of the all-new Fire TV 2-Series…
Update Your Apple TV’s YouTube TV App To Fix Black Screen Issue
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The YouTube TV app is receiving an update that includes a fix for a black screen issue that some Apple TV users…
Sling TV Adds New Picture-in-Picture Mode, iOS Widget, And Enhanced Sports Scores
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Sling TV is now rolling out some new features, including a picture-in-picture mode, to make watching March Madness 2023 a little easier.
Fire TV Now Lets You Create Your Own March Madness Bracket
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The new March Madness feature is now live on Fire TV devices but, for obvious reasons, will only remain interactive for the…
Sony TV Owners Can Now Try Vidgo For Free For 30 Days
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This promotion is primarily aimed at those purchasing a new Sony TV, but existing Sony smart TV owners can also get an…
Latest tvOS Update Might Solve Your Apple TV 4K Remote Issue
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Apple is now rolling out a new version of tvOS that includes a fix for a Siri remote issue that some Apple…
Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) Review: More Than A Prime Video Player
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The latest Fire TV Cube will be a good streaming addition to your home, but Amazon Prime members will inevitably reap the…
Google TV’s Latest Design Change Probably Won’t Suit Everyone
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The latest Google TV update is designed to make it easier to find something to watch, but it might not feel all…
Fire TV’s Rumored ‘Continue Watching’ Feature Could Be The Best Yet
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Amazon is reportedly working on a ‘Continue watching’ feature for Fire TV that will draw on more accurate app data from streaming…
Fire TV Devices Can Now Stream Audio Directly To Cochlear Hearing Implants
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This is the first time that people with hearing loss can stream sound from their Fire TV device directly to their Cochlear…
An All-New NewsNation Connected TV App Is Now Available
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A new NewsNation app is now available on a variety of TV platforms including Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, and…
Roku Q4: 70 Million Active Accounts, Roku Channel Reached 100 Million People
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Roku has already announced 70 million active accounts, but it has now officially formalized that information in its latest earnings report.
Vizio TV Owners Can Now Send VIZIOgrams To Each Other
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Vizio has added support for TV owners to share photos and videos with each other through the help of their smart TV…
Sign Up To Sling TV In February And You Might Win A Free LG TV
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In one of the more interesting live TV sign-up offers around, Sling TV is offering the chance to win a free LG…
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