Author: Jess Barnes
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Hulu Will Upgrade to 1080p Video Quality On Select Channels This Month
Hulu has just announced that it will be improving video quality to 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second on select live channels, starting this month. Video quality will be upgraded on Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, and Samsung devices. The upgrade will also be coming to additional devices and more channels soon. Previously, 1080p at…
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YouTube TV Subscribers Notice Picture Quality Upgrade
YouTube TV subscribers are noticing a welcome change when they open the app to start a binge watching session. For many, the picture quality has noticeably improved. YouTube TV supports up to 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second, and up to 720p at 60 frames per second. However, not all channels will provide that quality.…
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Future Today Terminates Merger Agreement Amidst Acquisition Craze
Today, Future Today Inc. announced that it will remain independent while many other AVOD platforms are being acquired, including the recent acquisition of XUMO by Comcast and Pluto TV’s acquisition by ViacomCBS last year. The company’s merger agreement with Cinedigm has been terminated. Future Today has instead entered into a content licensing arrangement with Cinedigm…
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10 FREE Streaming Apps for Kids on Roku, Fire TV, & Apple TV
Many of us will be spending more time at home over the coming weeks. If a little screen time is part of your plan for keeping kids entertained, check out these ten apps for kid friendly content. HappyKids.TV With the HappyKids app, you can sort content by age group, giving your child options that will…
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Get the Roku Ultra, Samsung TVs, Star Wars Movies & More on Sale Right Now
From TVs to streaming devices to accessories needed to complete your home entertainment setup, these are some of the top cord cutting deals this weekend. The 2019 Roku Ultra with new & improved remote and JBL headphones has dropped even lower in price. Get your Roku Ultra for $70.82 (down from $99.99) on Amazon. Looking…
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How to Watch the Democratic Debate on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV & More
In light of coronavirus precautions, the upcoming Democratic Debate was relocated from Arizona to Washington DC, in an effort to reduce travel. The debate will have the two remaining candidates, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, going head to head without a live audience in attendance. Date and Time The event will air on CNN and…
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Comcast Will Suspend Data Caps and Open Wifi Hotspots in Response to Coronavirus
Following the lead of many other internet providers, Comcast has announced their plan to suspend data caps and improving its existing plan for low income customers. With this plan, shared in an announcement late Friday, Comcast will open the Xfinitiy WiFi network nationally for free, offer unlimited data for free, and has confirmed its committed…
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AT&T is Providing Unlimited Internet & Distance Learning Assistance in Response to Coronavirus
Along with many other phone and internet providers, AT&T has announced their plans for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. To start, AT&T has agreed to the FCC Keep Americans Connected Pledge, announced earlier today. As part of that pledge, over the next 60 days, AT&T will: Not terminate the service of any wireless, home phone…
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T-Mobile Offers Unlimited Data & Extra Hotspot in Response to Coronavirus
T-Mobile has announced its response to coronavirus and the increased need for reliable wireless service by giving all customers unlimited connectivity. All T-Mobile customers will have unlimited data for the next 60 days, along with an additional 20GB of mobile hotspot. Here is the full T-Mobile plan. Starting now – ALL current T-Mobile and Metro by…
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DISH Responds to COVID-19 By Lending 600MHZ Spectrum to T-Mobile
Today, DISH announced its response to COVID-19 which includes supporting consumer connectivity by making it’s entire nationwide, 600 MHz portfolio of spectrum available to T-Mobile at no cost for two months. “DISH is proud to support Americans’ personal and professional connectivity needs during this challenging time,” said Jeff Blum, DISH SVP of public policy and government…