Author: Jess Barnes
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YouTube Kids is Now Available on Fire TV
Amazon announced today that the YouTube Kids app is now available on Fire TV devices all over the world, after first sharing the news that the app would be available to Fire TV users back in February. The YouTube Kids app was designed just for kids, creating a safe environment that kids can explore on…
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Quibi Lost 90% of Users After Free Trial, Report Shows
According to numbers from analytics firm Sensor Tower, 90% of those who signed up for Quibi with its 90 day free trial at launch have ended their subscription before converting to a paid subscription, as reported by The Verge. Quibi launched on April 6, offering a three month free trial which 910,000 people signed up…
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Fubo Sports Network is Bringing Back Baseball
Ahead of the expected late July start date for the MLB, fubo Sports Network will air a selection of games from The Constellation Energy League. The independent baseball league features former Major Leaguers, top prospects, first-round picks and local legends. The league includes four teams managed by MLB greats Roger Clemens, Greg Swindell, Pete Incaviglia…
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Sling TV Integrates Free Local Channels on Apple TV with AirTV 2
Sling TV announced today that the AirTV 2 now integrates local channels in the Sling channel guide on Apple TV. The AirTV 2 is a Wi-Fi enabled network tuner. Sling announced the launch of the OTA DVR in 2019. The device allows users to stream channels from your antenna to your Sling TV app, to watch and…
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Hulu Announces Nominees for First HAHA Awards: Cast Your Votes Today
Hulu announced today that it will honor adult animation by hosting the first Hilarious Animated Hulu Awards (HAHA) for shows and characters streaming on Hulu. In a press release about the awards, Hulu says that 40% of its subscribers watch adult cartoons every month. The event is meant to celebrate those shows with awards in…
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Sling TV Launches on Xfinity Flex
Comcast announced today that the Sling TV app is now available on Flex devices. Flex customers can now access all of Sling TV’s packages. Prior to this update, Flex customers could access all of Sling’s international channels. Flex launched in 2019 with a goal of providing a video option for internet-first customers. Xfinity Flex is a voice-controlled…
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HBO Max Prepares for Global Expansion with a New Hire
WarnerMedia has hired Johannes Larcher, a former Hulu executive, to serve as head of HBO Max International. In August, Larher will take on the role, reporting to Gerhard Zeiler, chief revenue officer of WarnerMedia and president of WarnerMedia International Networks. Larcher’s priority when joining the company will be to facilitate the launch of HBO Max…
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fuboTV Saw a 78% Increase in Revenue During Q1, Subscriber Loss of 28,000 From 2019
Today, live TV streaming platform fuboTV shared its Q1 2020 Shareholder Letter, based on financials from FaceBank Group, which acquired the streaming service in March. The letter includes “unaudited financial results and recent business updates” on fuboTV’s revenue and subscriber activity. In Q1 of 2020, which ended on March 31, 2020, fuboTV saw revenues of $51 million,…
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Amazon Integrates Hulu with Live, YouTube TV, and Sling TV Into Fire TV’s Live Experience
Amazon announced today that it is improving its live TV viewing experience for Fire TV by more deeply integrating Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. The three services will join nearly 20 other apps including Philo, Pluto TV, and Prime Video Channels. Sling TV’s integration into the live TV section on Fire…
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Sling TV Adds AMC Channels to Its Free Lineup, Introduces Two New Bundles
Sling announced today that it’s expanding its free on-demand library to include three more channels – Reality by WE tv, AMC Presents and Rush by AMC. The content is available free of charge, with no Sling account required. Here’s a quick description of each of the channels: Absolute Reality by WE tv: An essential offering…