Author: Jess Barnes
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Feature Spotlight: Watch TV & Chat with Friends, Family & Fans on Vidgo
We’ve seen the stats about the rise of Zoom, HouseParty, and Google Hangouts since stay at home orders started. Vidgo is taking virtual hangouts to a new level with Social TV. With the social TV feature, any Vidgo subscriber can join Hangs. Hangs are virtual rooms where users can watch the same content and interact…
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Pluto TV Premieres DL Hughley Uncut on LOL Channel
Pluto TV announced today that Kevin Hart’s entertainment company, Laugh Out Loud, is premiering DL Hughley Uncut. The comedy series will be available starting today, on the LOL Channel on Pluto TV. In DL Hughley Uncut, Renowned comedian and actor DL Hughley brings the heat each week, delivering his iconic brand of comedy and social…
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HBO Max Will Be Available on Android Devices At Launch
WarnerMedia announced today that HBO Max will be available on Android devices when it launches on May 27, 2020. The app will be seamlessly available to US customers on Android phone and tablets and Chromebooks. At launch, current HBO NOW subscribers on Google Play will be able to log in and access the HBO Max…
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Hulu Offers Disney+ Bundle Deals for All Plans
When Disney+ launched, a bundle deal was available that would give subscribers access to Hulu with ads, Disney+, and ESPN+ for $12.99/month. Now, Hulu is making it easy for all subscribers to sign up for the bundle deal, no matter which plan they’re subscribed to. The original deal is still available with Hulu with ads,…
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$80,000 in Counterfeit Roku Devices Seized in Pittsburgh
US Customs and Border Patrol seized 1600 counterfeit Roku devices in Pittsburgh, Trib Live reported this week. The devices, which would have had a retail value of $80,000 if they were authentic, were shipped from China earlier this month and were being sent to Butler County. “When something becomes popular, you have places in China…
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Amazon Renews Deal for Thursday Night Football Through 2022
Thursday Night Football will be staying on Amazon Prime Video, thanks to a renewed deal with the NFL that will extend through 2022, beginning with the NFL’s planned return this fall. The deal includes 12 games during the season, which will stream on both Prime Video and Twitch. Amazon will also have exclusive rights to…
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SpaceX Taking Steps Toward Reducing Starlink Light Pollution
In a virtual briefing this week, Elon Musk shared details of SpaceX plans to cut down on the amount of light coming from Starlink satellites, addressing concerns about the growing number of satellites being approved by the FCC and the light pollution they’ll cause. “Our objectives, generally, are to make the satellites invisible to the…
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YouTube TV Adds More CW Affiliates in Several Markets
YouTube TV has added The CW to channel lineups in several markets across the country. The newly added affiliates are owned by Scripps and are listed below: WSFL in Miami WPIX in New York WGNT in Norfolk KASW in Phoenix The stations were part of the deal in March 2019, when Scripps and Tegna purchased…
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Free Service Haystack TV Signs Multiyear Deal with Hubbard to Add More Local News
Haystack, a free, ad-supported streaming service that focuses on local news, has signed a new multiyear deal with Hubbard Broadcasting. The deal will bring local TV news content from Hubbard’s six local TV network affiliates to Haystack’s streaming platforms. “New platforms, such as Haystack TV, are extending the reach of our TV properties and offering…
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Hulu is Down for Many Apple Device Users
Hulu is down for many users across the country right now, and it looks like most of the reports are coming from Apple devices. Update: Hulu says they have been able to “mitigate the interruption” and rebooting devices should get the app back to normal. #HuluDown is trending on Twitter, with many users reporting that…