Author: Philip Palermo
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Sony PlayStation 5 Launches on Nov. 12 for $499.99, Digital Edition Priced at $399.99 (Update: Preorders Underway)
Last week, we learned about several key details about Microsoft’s upcoming next-gen Xbox consoles (perhaps sooner than Microsoft might have planned), and today, we’ve heard Sony’s response. In an online presentation Sony dubbed the “PlayStation 5 Showcase,” the company finally shared more info for its own next-gen hardware. The PlayStation 5 will launch first in…
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This is the Trailer: Get Your First Look at The Mandalorian’s Season 2
We’ve been hearing more and more about season two of the Disney+ breakout hit, The Mandalorian, and a new trailer offers us our best look yet at what’s to come. The official trailer released today shows off roughly two minutes of footage from the much-anticipated sophomore season ahead of its premiere on Friday, October 30th.…
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FuboTV Tweaks Cloud DVR, Family Share Options
Over the weekend, fuboTV updated its various plans and add-on options to create new tiers to its Cloud DVR and Family Share upgrades. The 500GB DVR add-on, which was included in some plans or available for an extra monthly fee, has been replaced with a 250-hour option. Meanwhile, fuboTV has also added a higher-end 1,000-hour…
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Wonder Woman 1984 Pushed Back to Christmas as Warner Bros. Commits to Theater Premieres
Warner Bros. opted to move the release of Wonder Woman 1984 to Dec. 25th as movie studios continue to tinker with scheduling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The superhero sequel was lined up for an October 2nd release, but sources told Variety that the recent performance of Tenet may have influenced Wonder Woman’s move. The oft-delayed…
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Ad-Supported HBO Max Tier Reportedly in the Works, 2021 Launch Possible
WarnerMedia could be prepping a new, ad-supported tier for its HBOMax streaming service, possibly for launch in 2021. The company is reportedly in talks with ad buyers about the feature, which could go live in the second quarter of 2021 — or potentially sooner to capitalize on NCAA basketball tournaments. Specific details aren’t exactly plentiful,…
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Weekend Wrap Up: 2020 NFL Season, New AirTV DVR & More
It was a busy week in the cord cutting world and our weekend wrap up includes coverage on the start of the 2020 NFL season and new hardware options for Sling TV users. We also discussed rumors about Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox gaming consoles — rumors that the company later confirmed. Elsewhere, VIZIO added the Apple…
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Microsoft Announces Launch Date, Pricing, Subscription Plans for Next-Gen Xbox Consoles
Microsoft confirmed even more Xbox rumors today after it revealed pricing and launch info for its Xbox Series X and Series S game consoles. In short: The higher-end Series X will retail for $499, while the less-powerful Series S gets the previously announced $299 price tag. Both launch on November 10th and preorders start on…
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Xbox Leaks Point to $299 Launch Price for Cheaper Series S Console, $499 for Series X
Featured image: Thurrott.com Editor’s Note (09/08/20): Story has been updated to include further official confirmation from Microsoft about the Xbox Series S and its launch date of November 10th. The latest rumors surrounding Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox consoles offer what could be our first real look at the cheaper Series S, along with potential price points…
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Weekend Wrap Up: YouTube TV Adds NFL Network and More Top Stories From the Week
This week, we took a look at YouTube TV’s addition of NFL Network, Mulan’s big premiere on Disney+, Netflix’s new free section, and more. YouTube TV Adds NFL Network and a New Sports Add-On Earlier in the week, we reported on rumors that YouTube TV would soon add the NFL Network alongside a new sports-focused…
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Skyboxe’s ‘All-in-One’ Android TV Hub Gets FCC Approval
Featured Image: Skyboxe Wireless startup Skyboxe announced this week that it’s received certification from the Federal Communications Commission for its all-in-one, Android TV-based hub. The company says its Skyboxe 4G could replace a cable modem, WiFi router, streaming device, and more when it releases later this year. The set-top device aims to serve as a…