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Vizio Smart TVs Gain Fox Sports App & Fox Weather Channel
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The Fox Sports app is now available on Vizio smart TVs. SmartCast users can also now watch Fox Weather for free through…
Roku Active Accounts Climbed To 65.4 Million In Q3 2022
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The number of monthly active Roku accounts increased to 65.4 million in the third quarter of this year, but player revenue saw…
Xumo Rebranded As Xumo Play To Make Way For Xumo Players & TVs
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With new Xumo streaming players and smart TVs coming in late 2023, the existing Xumo streaming service is being rebranded as Xumo…
Vizio Adds A New My Watchlist Feature To SmartCast TVs
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Vizio SmartCast TV users have now gained a dedicated watchlist for movies and shows. Content recommendations are also getting an upgrade.
The Wait For A DirecTV Stream Android TV App Is Finally Over
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It has been a long time coming, but Android TV users can finally (and easily) download an official DirecTV Stream app on…
Apple TV 4K Specs: How The Two 3rd Gen Players Compare
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The two new Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) players are very similar, but the differences in specs may make one more suitable…
Apple Launches Cheaper Apple TV 4K, Discontinues Apple TV HD
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For those that have wanted to try Apple TV out but didn’t like the price tag, the new Apple TV 4K (3rd…
Google TV Adds Parent-Managed Watchlists for Kid Profiles
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Google has added managed watchlists to Google TV to offer parents more control over the shows and movies that a Kid profile…
Watching Apple TV+ On Android Is Difficult, But Not Impossible
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Apple TV Plus is a good streaming service, and using Android doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the latest Apple…
You Can Now Watch Philo On A Samsung Smart TV
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Philo has released a dedicated app for Samsung smart TVs, making it possible for Samsung users to watch live TV without an…
Why Hulu Recently Disappeared From Some Apple TV Players
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The Hulu app suddenly disappeared from some Apple TV player. Unfortunately for owners of these affected devices, the app won’t be coming…
Hulu Kills Its Classic App, Ending Support For PS3, Apple TV (3rd Gen), And More
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With Hulu’s Classic app now discontinued, owners of many older smart TV models and streaming devices have suddenly lost access to the…
New Disney Plus App With 4K HDR Arrives On PlayStation 5
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Sony PlayStation 5 users now have the option of downloading a newer and more powerful Disney Plus app directly on their game…
Chromecast with Google TV (HD) Drops Down To Just $20
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While the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) was already worth buying, it’s an even better purchase with an additional $10 off the…
Chromecast With Google TV (HD) Review: Worth Buying If You Don’t Need 4K
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Chromecast with Google TV (HD) isn’t the best option for every home, but it’s ideal for those looking for a low-cost and…
New Fire TV Cube Is Amazon’s Most Powerful Streaming Player Ever
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Amazon has launched its latest Fire TV Cube and this one comes with some notable upgrades included an HDMI port for connecting…
Amazon’s New Fire TV Omni QLED Series TVs Sense Your Presence
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Amazon’s new Fire TV Omni QLED Series smart TVs come with sensors and can activate a new Ambient Experience when someone is…
Bally Sports Plus Officially Launches, Adds Roku Support
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Bally Sports Plus has added Roku device support at the same time as going live in all regions where a Bally Sports…
Chromecast with Google TV HD or 4K? How To Choose The Right Player
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Choosing between the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) and the 4K model is not hard after taking the price and resolution into…
New $30 Chromecast with Google TV (HD) Hits Store Shelves
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A new Chromecast with Google TV (HD) streaming player is now available. While the resolution is lower, it is also cheaper than…
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