FAST
With so many services now offering some form of free content, FAST (free, ad-supported television) has quickly become one of the fastest growing areas of streaming. The one common factor with all FAST services and programming is the reliance on ads to generate revenue. Although FAST offers a similar experience to traditional linear television, the complete reliance on ads results in some very fundamental differences.
We Sat Through The Ads On Tubi — Here’s What You Can Expect
Tubi is an ad-supported service so you can expect to see ads when watching content. After sitting through the ad breaks, here’s what we found.
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Vizio Launches New Fall Fest Collection For WatchFree+ Users
Vizio has announced the launch of a Fall Fest collection of movies, shows, and channels that smart TV owners can watch through WatchFree+.
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You Can Watch Live TV On Tubi, But It’s Not A Live TV Replacement
Tubi does provide access to live TV, including some news and sports, but it’s not going to be a replacement for a paid live TV subscription.
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Cinedigm’s Enthusiast-Focused Cineverse Streaming Service Is Now Live
While Cinedigm’s Cineverse is yet another streaming service, it does plan on offering one of the largest movie and series libraries around.
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Tubi’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Channel Is Now Available
The 2022 FIFA World Cup won’t start until later this year, but you can already get in on the action thanks to Tubi’s newest soccer channel.
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Vizio’s WatchFree+ Adds Four Free Scripps Networks Channels
Thanks to the addition of four new Scripps Networks channels, there are now even more live TV channels to watch for free on a Vizio smart TV.
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After Sitting Through Pluto TV Ads, Here’s What You Can Expect
While Pluto TV is free and doesn’t require a subscription, it does rely on ads to generate revenue. Here’s what that means for the viewer.
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Vizio’s WatchFree+ Service Now Includes More Than 5,000 Titles
WatchFree+ is a free streaming service on Vizio SmartCast TVs and the on-demand library is now stocked with more than 5,000 titles to watch.
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Sling Free: What You Get (And Don’t Get) Without Paying
Sling Free offers a way to watch shows and movies without having to pay for a monthly subscription, but there are limitations to be aware of.
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Pluto TV vs Tubi: What’s The Difference & Which Is Best?
Pluto TV and Tubi are both popular free streaming services, but there are enough differences to make choosing between them a little easier.
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Roku Adds ‘Live TV Zone’ For Faster Access To Channels & Apps
Roku players and TVs now have a ‘Live TV Zone’ that brings free live TV channels and popular live TV streaming apps together in one place.
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Google TV’s Pluto Upgrade Makes Watching Free TV Even Easier
Google TV is adding Pluto TV to its Live tab, making it quicker and easier to see what’s now showing on the various free channels and tune in.
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Vizio’s WatchFree+ Now Includes On-Demand Movies & Shows
In addition to live TV channels, Vizio’s WatchFree+ streaming service now also provides access to 1000s of free on-demand movies and shows.
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You Can Now Watch Select HBO Max Episodes Before Subscribing
In the absence of a standard free trial, HBO Max now allows potential subscribers the option to watch select episodes of shows for free.
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Vizio’s WatchFree+ Gains More Channels & Improved Navigation
Vizio’s WatchFree+ streaming service is getting some improvements and upgrades, including new custom channels curated based on user data.
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Locast Arrives In Pittsburgh With Free Local Live TV Streaming
Locast is now live in Pittsburgh offering residents a way to stream their local news, weather and sports channels over the internet for free.
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Quibi Shows Return as Roku Originals on May 20
Quibi shows will once again become available to steam on May 20 and for free, albeit as Roku Originals through The Roku Channel.
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Locast’s Free Local Live TV Lands in Portland, Oregon
Locast’s free local live TV is now available to stream in Portland, Oregon, just one week after going live for residents in Cleveland.
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Locast Is Now Available In Cleveland
Locast is now available in Cleveland, providing residents with access to local live TV, news and sports.
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Locast Brings Free Local Live TV To Sacramento, California
Following Orlando and Charlotte, Locast’s live TV service is now available to those living in the Sacramento area.
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