Author: Jess Barnes
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Is Google Planning to Buy Roku?
This week, there have been rumors that Google is interested in acquiring Roku. Here’s what we know. Rumors about Google buying Roku aren’t new. There has been talk of a potential acquisition since at least last year. This week, those rumors ramped up, but no one seems to be sure how they started. The Motley…
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Disney+ is No Longer Offering Free Trials
Since its launch, Disney+ has offered new subscribers a 7 day free trial before committing to a $6.99/month subscription. Now, the on demand streaming service has removed the option for a free trial. Without any announcement from Disney, the change was first spotted by a French tech and pop culture site, Numerama. For those in…
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Watch Plex Ad-Supported Content on Android Without an Account
Plex is now making it easier than ever to enjoy free, ad-supported content on its platform. While Plex accounts are free, with the 8.2.0 version of the Plex Android app, anyone can download the app and watch the ad-supported content on Plex without creating an account. When someone without a Plex account opens the app,…
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Comcast Expects More Video Subscriber Losses in Q2
In its Q1 earnings call, Comcast disclosed that it had lost over 400,000 pay TV subscribers, including both residential and business customers, for the quarter. Comcast chief financial officer Michael Cavanagh has now commented that those losses are expected to continue in Q2. At the Credit Suisse Virtual Communications Conference Tuesday, Cavanagh said that Comcast…
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Get Orby Satellite TV Starting at $99 for a Limited Time
Orby TV is celebrating Father’s Day this weekend, with a sale on its satellite TV service and equipment, starting at $99. From Friday, June 19- Sunday, June 21, customers can get a one room Orby TV receiver system for $99, including basic professional installation. Here’s what you get with installation, which can be scheduled directly…
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Sling TV and Dish Remove NFL Network and NFL Redzone
Sling TV and Dish removed NFL Network and NFL Redzone Thursday night as the league and the distributor have been unable to come to an agreement on distribution terms. “While NFL Media remains committed to negotiating an agreement and has offered terms consistent with those in place with other distributors, DISH has not agreed.,” the…
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Sinclair Will Launch a Headline News Service for Affiliate Networks and STIRR
Sinclair Broadcast Group has announced plans to launch a headline news service early next year. Programming for the news service will air weekday mornings from 6am to 9am on Sinclair’s CW and MyNetwork TV affiliates along with the free streaming service STIRR. The service will focus on news as it happens, with content coming from…
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Sling is Offering Deals on Sling TV and AirTVs for Father’s Day
With the average American household able to receive more than 40 local channels for free, SLING TV is offering a solution that not only delivers local broadcasts from ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC affiliates, but freedom from traditional cable bills with up to $800 in savings every year! This year, help dad join the millions…
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Tubi Expands Free Service to Mexico
Tubi, now owned by Fox Entertainment, announced today that it has launched its free movie and TV service in Mexico. Tubi will now be available on VIDAA smart OS on Hisense TVs, mobile devices including iOS and Android, and the web, with additional devices coming in the future. Content on the service will include a…
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Roku Signs On As Streaming Partner for Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Concert
Roku has signed on as an official streaming partner for Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Concert. The concert, which will air Saturday June 27, 2020, will follow an international pledging summit to coordinate the development of COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines and ensure equitable access to everyone, everywhere The event will raise awareness of…