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Local Now FAST Channel Now Available On Vizio’s WatchFree+ In 223 Markets
Allen Media Group’s Local Now FAST channel is now available on Vizio‘s WatchFree+ streaming service. Considering WatchFree+ is a completely free service, the Local Now channel is also available to watch at no cost. The launch of the FAST channel now means WatchFree+ users can turn to Local Now for access to weather, traffic, news,…
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Xbox App (With Cloud Gaming) Now Available On LG Smart TVs
Earlier this year, Microsoft and LG announced plans to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to LG smart TVs. For those that have been waiting for this support to arrive, it now has, with the Xbox app now available to download on LG TVs. In fact, the support is going live this week for LG Smart TV…
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Peacock Ended Q1 2025 With 41 Million Paid Subscribers
Peacock ended the first quarter of 2025 with 41 million paid subscribers. Considering the streaming service closed 2024 with 36 million, Peacock managed to add around five million subscribers during the first three months of this year. The 36 million reported for the end of the fourth quarter was no higher or lower than the…
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Frndly TV Adds Reelz To Channel Lineup
Frndly TV, the low-cost streaming service, has now added Reelz to its channel lineup, providing subscribers with the option of checking out a variety of popular Reelz programming, including On Patrol: Live, Cops, and Jail. With the channel having already been added, existing Frndly TV subscribers can check out what Reelz has to offer right…
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Max Subscribers Can Now Add An Extra Member To Their Account — For A Fee
Max subscribers in the U.S. can now add an extra member to their account, making it easier to access the streaming service in two locations. However, the privilege will cost an extra $8 a month. Over the past couple of years, we have seen a number of streaming services look to clamp down on password-sharing…
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Club Canela Is A New Streaming Rewards Program For Canela TV Users
Canela Media is launching a new streaming rewards program for users of its Canela TV service. The new in-app Club Canela program rewards users for viewing content they already watch, while also providing brands with additional ways to reach and engage with U.S. Hispanic audiences. Canela TV is a completely free streaming service that provides…
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Fubo Will Continue To Be The Exclusive Home Of The Premier League In Canada
Fubo has agreed a deal that will ensure it remains the exclusive streaming home of the Premier League in Canada. The new multi-year distribution agreement means Fubo will stream all 380 Premier League matches, as well as related programming, beginning with the 2025/2026 season. Considering Fubo has been the home of the Premier League in…
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Over One-Third Of CTV Viewers Have Canceled A Streaming Subscription In The Past Year
36% of CTV viewers have canceled at least one paid streaming subscription in the past year. This is according to a new study from LG, which also highlighted the growing interest in free, ad-supported content and services. The Big Shift survey by LG Ad Solutions aims to look at general consumer behavior and preferences around…
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Nvidia Releasing Shield TV Software Upgrade 9.2+ Hotfix With Fixes For Dolby Vision, Plex And More
Nvidia has confirmed a Shield TV Software Upgrade 9.2+ hotfix will be released in the next week. Following the rollout of the Shield Experience Upgrade 9.2 upgrade in February, the hotfix is designed to fix a few issues device users might be encountering. The Shield TV Software Upgrade 9.2+ hotfix will roll out as 33.2.0.322…
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Peacock Adds Can’t Miss Clips And Interactive Games To Mobile App
Peacock is now in the process of rolling out an app update which adds some new features for mobile device users. The Android and iOS app update adds Can’t Miss Clips, Prediction Games, and Mini-Games to the streaming service. While some subscribers may have already seen them in the app, for those that haven’t, Can’t…
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Philo Adds Another 7 FAST Channels To Free Lineup, Including LOL! Network
Philo users now have access to even more free content, thanks to the addition of another seven FAST channels. The latest channels not only unlock access to more entertainment programming, but they also continue to highlight Philo’s increased push into the free, ad-supported market. The new channels now available on Philo include: DECLASSIFIED: Dive deeper…
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DirecTV Adds A Bunch Of NBCUniversal FAST Channels, Confirms More Coming Soon
DirecTV has added a bunch of new FAST channels this month and confirmed some additional channels will be added soon. The latest batch of free ad-supported channels all come from the house of NBCUniversal, unlocking access to more entertainment, news and sports programming. The latest collection of FAST channels added to DirecTV include: Bravo Vault:…
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With 43.8% Of TV Usage In March 2025, Streaming Hits Another All-Time High
Streaming‘s total TV share in March 2025 climbed to 43.8%, according to the latest data from Nielsen. Considering Streaming’s 43.5% in February was an all-time high, March marks another record month, with the category achieving its largest share to date. Similar to Streaming, March also proved to be a good month for Cable. After Cable’s…
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Related: SubscribersNew Study Finds Four Major TV Operating Systems, And Roku Leading The Way
A new study, looking at the Connected TV device market (including streaming players), found there are four major operating systems right now. Of those four, Roku appears to be leading the way, with 59% of respondents claiming to have access to one of the company’s streaming devices. In terms of the other major players, the…
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Related: SubscribersSavannah Bananas Bringing Banana Ball To ESPN+ And Disney+ Later This Month
Banana Ball fans will be happy to know that ten Savannah Bananas games will be available to watch on both ESPN+ and Disney+ over the coming months. The action will begin later this month and continue through August, with plenty of fun to be had. For those new to Banana Ball, the focus here is…
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DirecTV Discontinues ‘DirecTV Stream’ Name As Part Of New Unified Brand Strategy
DirecTV is once again making changes to the branding of its services. Unlike previous rebrands, this one appears to be designed to reduce confusion by unifying its services under one brand – DirecTV. Basically, DirecTV appears to be doing away with the DirecTV Stream name. Previously, DirecTV Now, AT&T TV Now, and AT&T TV, DirecTV…
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DirecTV And DirecTV Stream Subscribers Can Now Enjoy A Free Preview Of MGM+
DirecTV customers and DirecTV Stream subscribers now have access to a free preview of MGM+. The free preview began today and will continue through April 13 (Sunday). During this time, subscribers can check out all MGM+ has to offer without paying anything extra. As part of the free preview, DirecTV and DirecTV Stream subscribers can…
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You Can Thank Lionel Messi For This Free Month Of MLS Season Pass
With the MLS regular season now underway, an MLS Season Pass is the best way to stream all the games. What’s more, new and eligible returning subscribers can current get a whole month for free, thanks to Lionel Messi. Similar to last year, Messi recently shared a promo code for the free month on social…
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Samsung’s 2025 OLED TVs Start At $1,299, And Most Are Available To Buy Right Now
Samsung has now announced its OLED TVs for 2025. Naturally, the more you spend, the more you will get, but with Samsung’s latest TVs going on sale for as low as $1,299 in the U.S., consumers have a variety of models and price points to choose from. Samsung S85F Series For those looking for the…
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Related: SamsungSony Confirms Pricing For Bravia 2 II, Bravia 5, and Bravia 8 II TVs
Last week Sony announced its latest Bravia smart TV lineup for 2025. Although the company confirmed the new models, detailed information on pricing and availability remained unknown at the time. That’s now changed with Sony confirming how much its newest Bravia TVs will cost once they become available to buy later this year. Bravia 2…
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