Author: Jess Barnes

  • Roku Reportedly Scored Quibi’s Content for Under $100 Million

    Roku Reportedly Scored Quibi’s Content for Under $100 Million

    Soon after rumors started circulating that Roku was in the process of acquiring Quibi’s content, the company announced today that the deal was done and Quibi content will be streaming exclusively on The Roku Channel.   While financial terms of the deal were not discussed in the statement sent out by Roku and Quibi, inside…

  • ATSC 3.0 is Live in Columbus, OH

    ATSC 3.0 is Live in Columbus, OH

    ATSC 3.0 is now live in Columbus, Ohio, with four local stations now broadcasting with the NextGen TV transmission standard. The local stations that are now transmitting with ATSC 3.0 include WSYX (ABC/Fox), WCMH-TV (NBC), WWHO (CW), and WTTE (TBD).   The participating stations have cooperated to ensure that current programming remains available to all…

  • Roku Acquires Quibi Content to Stream Exclusively on The Roku Channel

    Roku Acquires Quibi Content to Stream Exclusively on The Roku Channel

    Roku announced today that it has acquired global content distribution rights for Quibi content. The Roku Channel will become the exclusive streaming home to over 75 shows and documentaries created for the now defunct short form streaming service. With a home on The Roku Channel, the former Quibi content will be free in 2021 for…

  • Roku Named Number 1 Smart TV OS in the US, Expands Roku TV Ready Program

    Roku Named Number 1 Smart TV OS in the US, Expands Roku TV Ready Program

    Ahead of CES next week, Roku is making some big announcements about how the company is growing and developing new technology for cord cutters. Roku announced today that it holds the title Number 1 Smart TV OS in the US and Canada, according to NPD’s Weekly Retail Tracking Service. With the Roku TV reference design,…

  • NBC and Charter Renew Distribution Deal That Includes Peacock

    NBC and Charter Renew Distribution Deal That Includes Peacock

    NBCUniversal and Charter announces today a multiyear distribution deal renewal for NBCUniversal’s portfolio of brands for Charter Spectrum customers across 41 states. The deal includes NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, as well. Spectrum broadband and video subscribers can get an extended free trial of Peacock and Charter plans to distribute the app through its Spectrum Guide.…

  • The 10 Best Free Fire TV Apps Every Cord Cutter Should Try

    The 10 Best Free Fire TV Apps Every Cord Cutter Should Try

    Whether you got a new Fire TV streaming device as a gift this holiday season or you’ve already got one at home, we’re here with a list of some of the best free apps to help you save money while watching TV, movies, news, and more. Be sure to check out our list of free…

  • Nielsen’s Gracenote Launches Live Sports Experience for Smart TVs and Auto

    Nielsen’s Gracenote Launches Live Sports Experience for Smart TVs and Auto

    Gracenote, a Nielsen company, is launching a live sports solution for smart TV and auto manufacturers to bring more engaging sports experiences to fans. With the new Gracenote Global Sports Data, manufacturers can bring real time stats, game results, and live updates to more screens. Plug and play widgets allow for personalization based on favorite…

  • Roku Now Has Over 50 Million Active Accounts

    Roku Now Has Over 50 Million Active Accounts

    Roku is sharing preliminary numbers for Q4 2020, showing that there are now 51.2 million active Roku accounts as of December 31, 2020. That’s an additional 14 million accounts for the year. Roku also increased total streaming hours for the year, reaching 58.7 billion streaming hours in 2020, a 55% increase year over year. “I’m…

  • How Verizon Customers Can Get a Free Year of Discovery+

    How Verizon Customers Can Get a Free Year of Discovery+

    Discovery+ launched this week with a monthly subscription starting at $4.99/month after a 7 day free trial. Thanks to a partnership announced before the launch, some Verizon customers can get a free year of the new streaming service. Here’s how. Who is Eligible? New and existing Verizon Wireless customers with a Play More or Get…

  • Pluto TV Adds Dr. Oz Channel to Its Free Lineup

    Pluto TV Adds Dr. Oz Channel to Its Free Lineup

    Today, Pluto TV added a new channel to its free streaming lineup. Dr. Oz, health expert and bestselling author announced today that The Dr. Oz Show is now streaming on Pluto. The new channel is dedicated to episodes from the show, which debuted in 2009. The Dr. Oz channel will be the exclusive free streaming…