Author: Philip Palermo
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Plex Adds Skip Intro Feature to Plex Pass
Plex just announced a new Skip Intro feature that aims to do just exactly what you’d think it would. If you’ve ever used Netflix’s similar feature to jump past the same, ol’ theme song topping every episode, you know what to expect here. The interesting wrinkle is that Plex’s version works with your own personal…
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5 Things You Should Know About ATSC 3.0
We’re gradually transitioning into the next generation of over-the-air broadcasting, known as ATSC 3.0 or “Next Gen TV,” but there’s still a lot of mystery about what that truly means. And while we continue to monitor how, exactly, the new standard will develop over 2020 and beyond, we’ve put together a few key takeways for…
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CBS All Access Adds HDR Support to Android TV App
An app update to CBS All Access this week enables HDR support on Android TV platforms. Dolby Vision HDR support had been available on the Apple TV version of the app, but this latest update allows devices like the Shield TV Pro and the recently released TiVo Stream 4K to enjoy some high-dynamic range content.…
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Despite Carrier Pledge, FCC Says It’s Received Hundreds of Consumer Complaints
While hundreds of broadband providers and telcos have signed on to the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, the commission has reportedly received hundreds of complaints so far. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai told the House Energy and Commerce Committee that of the roughly 2,000 complaints the commission has received connected to the ongoing coronavirus…
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FCC to Vote on Plan to Use ATSC 3.0 for ‘Broadcast Internet’
The Federal Communications Commission is planning to take a close look at the possibility of using the new ATSC 3.0 standard to offer internet service. Commissioner Brendan Carr said the FCC will discuss his plans for what’s being billed as “broadcast internet.” “Broadcast internet services are poised to offer a new and competitive broadband pipe,”…
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Are You Eligible for a Free Xfinity Flex?
Comcast is well-aware of the cord cutting phenomenon and while it appears to be partially offsetting its paid TV subscriber losses with increases in internet service signups, the company has explored other ways to keep customers within its fold. Case in point: the Xfinity Flex streaming device. It’s meant to compete with the Rokus and…
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10 Free Fire TV Apps for News, Sports, Movies, & More
At last count, there are more than 8,000 apps available on Amazon’s Fire HD line of streaming devices, including thousands that are free to download. The company recently made an effort to highlight free content and apps, but if you’re new to the platform, we’ve collected 10 of the most popular free apps for news,…
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Comcast Says Flex Shipments Have Passed 1 Million
Comcast says deployments of its Xfinity Flex media streamer have passed the 1 million mark since the device launched last year. The Flex is Comcast’s take on the type of streaming devices made popular by Roku, Amazon’s Fire TV line, and others, and the company has been offering them to its internet-only customers for free.…
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TiVo Stream 4K Review: A Budget-Friendly HDMI Dongle Packs a Limited, but Promising App
TiVo’s Stream 4K represents a different approach for the company. Instead of dedicated DVRs buoyed by paid service plans, the Stream 4K is a budget-priced streaming device meant to compete with Amazon’s Fire TV line, Roku, and others. Its key selling point is an integrated approach to content, pulling in viewing options from a number…
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ATSC 3.0 Will Be Delayed Due to COVID-19, Pearl TV Exec Says
Ongoing impacts from COVID-19 could mean broadcasters won’t hit their goal of launching ATSC 3.0 in 40 markets this year, according to Pearl TV’s Anne Schelle. The broadcasting group’s managing director commented as part of a remote panel at a virtual IABM conference and discussed the pandemic’s effects on ATSC 3.0 rollout plans. Coming out…