Author: Philip Palermo
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Disney+ Adds Option to View Older Simpsons Episodes in Original 4:3 Format
As expected, Disney+ has released an update allowing fans of The Simpsons to view older episodes in their original 4:3 aspect ratio. Instead of merely swapping out the existing widescreen (16:9) versions, however, the update allows users to toggle between the different aspect ratios. Going over details Disney shared about the feature suggests adding this…
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Buyers Beware: Antenna Brands Making Big Claims on Amazon
Over-the-air (OTA) broadcasting is getting a lot of attention lately, especially as cable customers are cutting the cord and TV stations make the gradual shift to ATSC 3.0, or Next Gen TV. And as more households consider adding, or perhaps reintroducing, OTA content to their homes, some equipment makers and sellers are making some lofty…
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Four Las Vegas TV Stations Launch ATSC 3.0, Next Gen TV Broadcasts
This week, four TV stations in Las Vegas flipped the switch on their ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, marking the latest additions to a handful of markets currently leveraging the new standard. In a joint press release, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Nexstar Media Group, and The E.W. Scripps Company announced their Las Vegas stations represent the first multi-station…
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Hulu Dropping ‘Classic’ App Support for Older Roku Devices on June 24th
Hulu has updated its support documentation to note that it plans to drop support for some older Roku devices next month. Owners of the Roku Streaming Player (models 2400 to 3100) and the Streaming Stick (model 3420 or earlier) can still access Hulu’s “Classic” app for now, but the company says support for those models…
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Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 Could Be Excellent Streaming Devices Thanks to Their SSDs
I distinctly remember using the Netflix app when it was first released for the Xbox 360 back in 2008. Yes, you initially needed to have a paid Xbox Live Gold account on top of your Netflix subscription to use the app, but it didn’t matter to me. There was something still rather cool about piping…
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Netflix Replaces Edited Back to the Future: Part II After Screenwriter Gets Involved
Netflix has reportedly swapped out a censored version of Back to the Future: Part II after fans noticed a small edit and screenwriter Bob Gale caught wind of the change. The scene in question centers on Michael J. Fox’s Marty McFly returning to 1955 to retrieve a sports almanac from a young Biff Tannen. At…
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How to Use Plex’s New Skip Intro Feature
Plex’s recently released Skip Intro feature aims to do just that: skip the repetitive sections the kick off TV shows. Like similar features on services like Netflix, the idea is to make your binge watching more efficient by skipping past the parts you know already — one can only hear the Friends theme song so…
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Report Suggests Nvidia, AMD Readying New Graphics Cards for September
For the cord cutters and streamers out there looking to build or upgrade their home theater PC (HTPC), a new report says next-gen graphics cards are on the way. DigiTimes points to a September time frame for both AMD and Nvidia to release their newest hardware. For AMD, new cards will likely feature the company’s…
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Samsung’s New Outdoor 4K QLED Terrace TV Boasts Dust, Water Resistance
Samsung’s launching a pair of new products in its Lifestyle with a focus on outdoor entertainment. The company says its new Terrace TV and Terrace Soundbar are both “designed with the weather in mind.” In fact, the TV and speaker each carry an IP55 rating, meaning they offer protection against both dust and water, which…
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Films With Dolby Vision Support Starting to Appear on Google Play Movies
Movies supporting the Dolby Vision flavor of the High-Dynamic Range (HDR) format are starting to appear on the Google Play Movies marketplace. FlatpanelsHD reported discovering a pair of movies — Joker and A Simple Favor — that offer the option so far. The online storefront offers several movies in HDR formats, including Marvel Studios movies…