Category: DirecTV Stream
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DIRECTV NOW Beta Adds NEW DVR Options
Over the weekend, DIRECTV NOW added new options to their DVR. AT&T recently added the ability to manage what episodes of a show are recorded and how many recordings you want to keep. Now on select devices when you set up a DVR recording you will find options to record All Episodes or to record…
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Update: DIRECTV NOW Is Giving Away Cinemax to Beta Testers
Are you a DIRECTV NOW beta tester? It looks like DIRECTV NOW has a little thank you just for those who are helping them beta test their new DVR and app. This was pointed out to us from a reader and we found multiple Reddit users talking about it also. Update: Well Murphy’s Law for reporters…
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DIRECTV NOW Adds More NBC Affiliates
This Week DIRECTV NOW quietly added the NBC affiliate in Indianapolis to their lineup. This marks the start of a new effort form DIRECTV NOW to add locals owned by smaller companies. WTHR is owned by the Dispatch Broadcast Group who owns two local affiliates including CBS WBNS-TV and the NBF WTHR. Hopefully, DIRECTV NOW…
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5 Free Trials I Think Every Cord Cutter Should Try
The best part of being a cord cutter is having a ton of services to pick from. What makes cord cutting even better is the ability to try most of them for FREE. Unlike with cable TV, cord cutting gives you the opportunity to test out a service before you have to pay for it.…
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Sling TV & DIRECTV NOW Account For Over 66% Of All Live TV Streaming Subscribers
In the battle for your live TV Streaming dollars right now there are two clear winners Sling TV and DIRECTV NOW as both services now control over 66% of all live TV subscribers. This comes from a new report published by The Diffusion Group (TDG) that takes a look at the state of live TV streaming in the…
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DIRECTV NOW is Looking For More Roku Beta Testers
A couple of weeks ago AT&T started rolling out invites to test the DIRECTV NOW app beta on Roku players. Now, DIRECTV NOW is looking for more Roku Beta testers and are mass emailing DIRECTV NOW subscribers asking you to test out the Roku beta. According to the emails going out, the DVR will come…
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DIRECTV NOW Added More Tenga-Owned CBS Affiliates
Yesterday DIRECTV NOW quietly added more CBS affiliates including affiliates in Tampa, Florida and Washington DC. Tenga owns 10 CBS affiliates, and we are unsure how many of them have been added. Recently DIRECTV NOW has not been waiting for all the locals from one owner. Instead they have been rolling out a few locals…
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DIRECTV NOW Makes Their Apple TV 4K Deal Even Better
If you want an Apple TV 4K, AT&T has a great deal for you. Right now if you prepay for four months of DIRECTV NOW you can get an Apple TV 4K. The best part is DIRECTV NOW just made the Apple TV 4K deal even better! Typically an Apple TV 4K costs $170, but…
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DIRECTV NOW is Notifying Subscribers of New Email Rules
This week DIRECTV NOW started emailing some subscribers notifying them of new email rules and the need to update their email address. Here is the email sent to some subscribers: We’ve increased our technology requirements to give you an even better streaming experience going forward. Unfortunately, the email address that you currently use for your…
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First Look: DIRECTV NOW Roku Beta
A couple of weeks ago AT&T started rolling out invites to test the DIRECTV NOW app beta on Roku players. Now, this is just testing the app, not the DVR. According to the emails going out, the DVR will come later. “The True Cloud DVR is not available for Roku devices yet. We’ll let you…