News
Chromecast with Google TV Now Receiving Its Android 14 Upgrade
The Android 14 update is now in the process of rolling out to Chromecast with Google TV devices. As a reminder, Google opted to skip Android 13, so this upgrade sees the operating system jumping straight from Android 12 to Android 14. The update is rolling out as UTTC.241218.004 and weighs in at 809 MB,…
|
DirecTV Launches ‘MyHome Team’ Mini-Pack For Adding RSNs To MySports Genre Pack
DirecTV has now launched a new ‘MyHome Team’ Mini-Pack add-on, offering MySports subscribers the option to add regional sports networks to their live TV package at an additional monthly cost. DirecTV only launched its new MySports Genre Pack in January. This was quickly followed by the addition of the MyEntertainment, MyNews, and MiEspañol Genre Packs.…
|
Roku Adds National Women’s Soccer League Zone For NWSL Fans
Roku has added a new National Women’s Soccer League Zone to provide NWSL fans with an easier way to keep up to date on all the latest action. The new NWSL Zone can be found in the Roku Sports section of the interface. The arrival or Roku’s latest themed Zone comes just in time for…
|
The Sonos Streaming Player Is No More After Company Cancels Project
Those hoping Sonos would release a streaming player are in for bad news. The company has now shelved the idea and no longer plans to release a streaming video device. Development of the Sonos streaming player was understood to have been well underway, even close to a launch. In fact, a report from last month…
|
With 1,600 FAST Channels And Counting, Free TV Continues To Rapidly Expand
It is no secret that the FAST market has expanded at an incredible rate over recent years, providing homes with more ways to stream content for free. To put the growth into perspective, the number of FAST channels available in key markets, including the U.S., now exceeds 1,610. This is according to the latest report…
|
Discovery+ To Finally Catch Up With Max On A Technical Level
Ever since the launch of Max, there had been some concerns over what would happen to Discovery+, and especially considering Max is now home to plenty of Discovery-related content as well. While Warner Bros. Discovery previously confirmed that Discovery+ will continue to live on as a standalone service, the company has now doubled-down on that…
|
Google Warns Against Factory Resetting Chromecast Devices Before Fix Rolls Out
Google has confirmed that it has identified an issue that has rendered select Chromecast devices unusable. According to the details, the issue specifically impacts Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices. After originally acknowledging the issue on Monday, the company yesterday confirmed it has now identified the cause of the problem. With the issue identified,…
|
Related: Android
One-Third Of US Internet Households Subscribe To A Sports Streaming Service: Survey
One-third of US internet households subscribe to a sports streaming service, according to a new survey by Parks Associates. The company’s latest research is designed to provide a closer look at the direct-to-consumer sports market, and how consumers are consuming sports content in general. According to the Streaming Sports: The Fan Experience study, ESPN+ is…
|
First Episode Of Hulu’s ‘Deli Boys’ Is Now Streaming Free On YouTube
The first episode of Hulu‘s new Deli Boys series is currently available to stream for free on YouTube. The new comedy series is about two pampered brothers who lose everything after their convenience store-magnate father suddenly dies. Making matters worse, the pair are also suddenly forced to deal with their father’s secret life of crime.…
|
60% Willing To Save Shipping And Payment Details On Their TV, Study Finds
Smartphones have become a very common way to shop online, but a new survey from LG Ad Solutions suggests smart TVs could become another popular option, especially if it was easier for consumers to save shipping and payment information. 70% of CTV viewers indicated they would save products in a wishlist on their TVs to…
|
Telegram Users Can Now Cast Videos From Android App To Chromecast Devices
Telegram has added a bunch of new features and supports to its Android app in a bid to improve the user experience. For those with a Chromecast device, the latest batch of upgrades includes the ability to cast videos directly from the Android app. While not a massive upgrade for all users, Chromecast support will…
|
Pluto TV Wants You To ‘Feel The Free’ In Latest Brand Campaign
Pluto TV wants viewers to ‘Feel the Free‘ in its latest brand campaign. In the first two TV spots under the new campaign, the free service taps into ‘feeling the fear‘ and ‘feeling the intrigue.’ With Pluto TV being a free streaming service, the latest campaign is specifically designed to highlight how content from a…
|
Prime Video Begins Adding Old Seasons Of ‘The Apprentice’
The Apprentice has now arrived on Prime Video. Beginning today, the first season of the show is available to watch on Amazon’s streaming service. Amazon has also confirmed that other seasons are set to become available to stream in the coming weeks. With additional seasons set to be released on on a weekly basis, season…
|
Hulu Subscribers Can Watch ‘Andor’ Season 1 Without Paying For Disney+, But Only For A Limited Time
The entire first season of Andor is now available to stream on Hulu. The ability to watch the popular series on Hulu is only available for a limited time, with all season one episodes set to remain accessible until April 22nd, 2025. With Andor being part of the Star Wars universe, the first season was…
|
F1 TV Now Offers A Premium Plan With 4K Support, Multiview, And More
Formula 1 fans now have another option when considering a subscription to stream race-related content throughout the year. Even though the new ‘F1 TV Premium’ tier costs most than the other F1 TV plans, it does provide some additional features which may make the higher price worth it to some fans. In terms of the…
|
Related: SportsPlex Adds A Variety Of NBCUniversal FAST Channels Covering Sports, News And More
Plex has added a variety of FAST channels from NBCUniversal. As these are FAST channels, they are free to watch, and the new additions cover a variety of genres, including sports, news, entertainment and more. The new additions have been made available as part of a deal with NBCUniversal and provide users with another way…
|
Netflix To Exclusively Stream Taylor vs. Serrano 3
One of Netflix‘s next upcoming live events will be the third fight between Katie Taylor (24–1, 6 KOs) and Amanda Serrano (47–3–1, 31 KOs). The fight is due to take place on Friday, July 11th, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The upcoming Taylor vs. Serrano fight will be the second live boxing…
|
DirecTV And TelevisaUnivision Agree Expanded Multi-Year Deal, Including Free ViX For MiEspanol Subscribers
DirecTV and TelevisaUnivision have agreed a new multi-year deal. The agreement doesn’t only ensure DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-verse subscribers continue to have access to TelevisaUnivision’s portfolio of channels, but also covers the channels included with DirecTV’s new Genre Packs. DirecTV launched its Genre Packs last week, providing consumers with the option to sign up…
|
YouTube Launches Premium Lite In The U.S., A Cheaper Ad-Free Subscription
YouTube has now launched a new and cheaper ad-free subscription option for consumers in the U.S. to consider. The new Premium Lite plan costs just $7.99 a month, making it almost twice as cheap as the existing Premium subscription. Technically, Premium Lite was already available in select countries as part of a pilot program. However,…
|
A New 65-Inch OLED Philips Roku TV Is Now Available Nationwide
If you are in the market for a new smart TV, a new 65-inch OLED Philips Roku TV is now available. Roku confirmed availability of the new model today, explaining that it can now be purchased at Sam’s Club nationwide, both in-store and online. Priced at $1,299, the new Philips 65″ Class 974 Series OLED…
|
Related: Roku
Latest posts
- What To Watch This Weekend: 10 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (March 14, 2025)
- 2025 March Madness: How To Stream Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournaments
- Chromecast with Google TV Now Receiving Its Android 14 Upgrade
- DirecTV Launches ‘MyHome Team’ Mini-Pack For Adding RSNs To MySports Genre Pack
- Roku Adds National Women’s Soccer League Zone For NWSL Fans
Sign up to the Streaming Better newsletter
Get our latest news and guides delivered to your mailbox.