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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…
Apple TV Remote Suddenly Stopped Working? Try This Fix
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If your Apple TV remote has suddenly stopped working, and providing it has been charged, here’s a potential solution that’s worth trying.
Apple TV Windows Preview App Now Available – Here’s How It Works
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For Apple TV Plus subscribers that use a Windows PC or laptop, an Apple TV preview app is now available to download…
There Are Now More Than 150 Million Monthly Active Android TV Devices
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Google continues to see adoption of its streaming platform, confirming more than 150 million active devices running on Android and Google TV.
Comcast and Charter’s Xumo 4K Device Lineup to Include Element Xumo TVs
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As part of Comcast and Charter’s plans to launch a selection of 4K streaming devices, Element Xumo TVs are set to go…
Roku Starts 2023 With More Than 70 Million Active Accounts
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Roku’s 2023 appears to be off to a good start with the hardware and software company confirming more than 70 million active…
$130 App Lets You Sync Philips Hue Lights With Your Samsung TV
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For those with $130 to spend, the Philips Hue Sync TV app for Samsung TVs will match the lighting to what’s playing…
Paramount Plus LG TV Support Expands To More Countries
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While Paramount Plus is already available on LG TVs in the US, the streaming service is arriving on more LG TVs globally…
Roku To Release Its Own Select And Plus Smart TVs This Year
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Roku is preparing to sell its own HD and 4K smart TVs this year, with the range of Roku Select and Roku…
Xfinity’s ‘Free This Week’ Program Offers Free Access to Premium Services
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Xfinity’s Free This Week is a year-long program that unlocks free content from streaming services and premium networks at no additional cost.
Did You Know Your Chromecast’s YouTube Button Is Also A YouTube TV Shortcut?
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The Chromecast with Google TV comes with a dedicated YouTube button, but you can easily change this to launch the YouTube TV…
Paramount Plus Is Now Available On Sony’s PS5
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It may have taken its time in arriving, but the Paramount Plus app is finally available to download on Sony’s PlayStation 5…
Apple Music Sing Turns Your Apple TV 4K Into A Karaoke Machine
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Apple Music Sing provides Apple Music subscribers with an easy way to turn their Apple TV 4K streaming player into a karaoke…
Every Apple TV Player So Far (Updated 2022)
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From the 2007 Apple TV (1st generation) to the 2022 Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi + Ethernet), the streaming player has come a…
Roku Makes Sports Easier To Find With New Home Screen Section
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With a new home screen section and improved search, Roku is making it easier for sports fans to watch their favorite teams…
Want To Watch Live TV On A Vizio Smart TV? Here Are Your Options
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Vizio SmartCast TVs remove the need to buy and use a separate streaming player, and there are plenty of live TV services…
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