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Google Is Offering 27-Day Max Free Trials to Chromecast Owners
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If you own a Chromecast with Google TV then you might be eligible for a new Google promotion that unlocks a 27-day…
Prime Video Review: Is Amazon’s Streaming Service Worth It?
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Prime Video is free with Amazon Prime or available as a standalone subscription, but is Amazon’s video streaming service worth paying for?
Curiosity Channel Added to FreeCast’s Value Channels Package
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Curiosity Channel is now included with FreeCast’s Value Channels package, and Curiosity Now is set to arrive on FreeCast in the coming…
Max Adds Top 10 Movies and Series Rows To The App
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Max adds Top 10 rows to the app, providing subscribers with an easy way to see which movies and shows other subscribers…
Peacock Premium Plus Subscribers Suddenly Seeing Ads On Everything
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While Peacock does include ads, it is those paying for the Premium Plus ad-free plan that now seem to be encountering ads…
Max Subscribers Can Watch These AMC+ Shows For Free From Sept. 1 (But Only For 60 Days)
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Select AMC Plus shows will be available to stream on Max for 60 days starting from September 1st, and at no additional…
Starz Lowering Annual Plan Price For Existing Subscribers
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In an unusual move for streaming services, Starz has confirmed that it is lowering the price of its annual plan for existing…
Shudder Price Increase Kicks In, Monthly Plan Now Costs $7
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Shudder previously confirmed the price was going up, so this is not a sudden price increase. Still, signing up from today now…
83.7 Million US Connected TV Households Using Ad-Supported Streaming Services
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US households are adopting ad-supported streaming services at a faster rate than non-ad-supported services, according to the latest data.
Redbox Perks Members Now Earn Points When Renting Or Purchasing Through The App
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Whether renting or purchasing through a Redbox kiosk or the Redbox app, members can collect and redeem points for discounts or free…
Content Overload: 1 In 5 Can’t Find Something To Watch
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Findings from a new report suggest that a massive influx in content is making it harder for many consumers to find something…
Peacock Review: How Good Is the NBC Streaming Service?
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Peacock remains one of our go-to streaming services. While it does have its problems, the large library of on-demand content, variety of…
FreeCast To Provide Free Streaming TV To National Lifeline Association Members
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FreeCast has partnered with the National Lifeline Association (NaLA) to trial the provision of free streaming TV to select NaLA members.
Discovery Plus No Longer Offers Military or Student Discounts
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The Discovery+ military and student discounts were removed around the time other Warner Bros. Discovery streaming changes were taking place.
24/7 CNN Max Live News Streaming Service Coming to Max in September
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Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that Max will begin offering CNN programming as part of a new 24/7 CNN Max live news…
TCLtv+ Launches With More Than 200 FAST Channels and Unique Features
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TCL has launched TCLtv+, a new streaming service that provides access to more than 200 FAST channels, free on-demand content, and more.
CBC Gem App Is Now Available On Roku Devices In Canada
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The CBC Gem app is now available to download on Roku devices in Canada, providing users with another way to stream CBC…
Cox’s Neighborhood TV is a Really Local Streaming Service
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While there are plenty of services and channels offering access to local content, Cox’s new Neighborhood TV focuses on really local content.
Streaming Accounted For 38.7% Of Total TV Usage In July 2023 (Record High)
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Streaming accounted for 38.7% of total TV usage in July. This marked a record high for streaming, while linear television fell to…
YouTube TV Gifting 4 Free Months Of Max To Sunday Ticket Subscribers
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YouTube TV is gifting four free months of Max to NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers. The free subscription results in a saving of…
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