Category: News
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Locast is Now Available on Vizio SmartCast TVs
Locast has announced that it is now available for Vizio SmartCast TV users. With Locast, viewers can stream local channels, allowing access to live, local coverage of news, weather, sports, and more. While the local channel streaming service is free, users will get frequent disruptive notifications asking for a $5 monthly donation for the service.…
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Roku Originals from Quibi are Platform’s Most Watched Titles, Longer Episodes On the Way
Last week, Roku launched its slate of Roku Originals, including a slew of former Quibi titles making their debut on The Roku Channel. Now Roku says the shows have quickly become the top 10 most-watched titles on The Roku Channel. At the beginning of the year, Roku acquired over 75 shows and documentaries, including content…
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How to Watch NFL Preseason Week 2 Games Without Cable
The second week of the NFL preseason will expand across four days with 16 games, beginning on Thursday and ending on Monday. With the first round of roster cuts taking place on Tuesday, players looking to make the team will have another chance this week. The 85 remaining players on each team will be looking…
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The Roku Channel Will Add ‘The Wiggles’ Channel on Thursday
In an announcement earlier this week, The Roku Channel shared that it would be adding 17 new channels to its free streaming lineup. While most of those channels were added Tuesday, one will launch on Tuesday, August 19th. Loop Media’s The Wiggles Channel will initially be available exclusively on The Roku Channel, beginning tomorrow. The…
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Top Cable and Pay TV Providers Lost 1.23 Million Customers in Q2
The largest pay TV providers in the U.S. lost about 1,230,000 net video customers in the second quarter of 2021, according to Leichtman Research Group. That number includes 587,649 cable losses from Comcast, Charter, Cox, Altice, Mediacom, Atlantic Broadband, and Cable One. Another 698,000 losses came from AT&T TV Premium TV, Dish TV, Verizon FiOS,…
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New Rebranded Popcornflix App Launches on iOS, Android, and Apple TV
Free streaming service Popcornflix has launched a new and improved app with upgraded technology, new branding, and more. The Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment -owned app now features a new programming direction and a modern technology platform to enhance the user experience. New features include separate pages for Movies and Series, new branding, improved…
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Apple’s Watch Party-Like SharePlay Feature Won’t Make iOS 15’s Fall Launch
Apple’s SharePlay, a feature that enables Watch Party-like interactions on the supported devices, won’t be ready in time for iOS 15’s launch this fall. The company shared the news via an update on its developer site, and adding that it expects the feature to arrive via a post-launch update later in the year. Announced back…
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ViacomCBS and Comcast Team Up for a New Streaming Service in Europe
ViacomCBS and Comcast announced today plans to launch a new streaming service in over 20 European markets. The service, SkyShowtime, will include content from NBCUniversal, Sky, and ViacomCBS portfolio of brands, including titles from SHOWTIME, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Paramount+ Originals, Sky Studios, Universal Pictures, and Peacock. News of the partnership between ViacomCBS and Comcast…
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Curiosity Stream Will Premiere Its First Original Feature Film ‘HEVAL’ This Fall
Curiosity Stream is entering the world of Original feature films with the premiere of HEVAL next month. The full-length documentary is produced by Jupiter Entertainment and will premiere on Curiosity Stream on September 23, 2021. HEVAL tells the true story of British actor Michael Enright who gave up his industry career to fight ISIS in…
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Pluto TV is Adding Six New Channels To Its Free Streaming Lineup
Pluto TV is expanding its channel lineup again. With these new channels, Pluto TV users will have free, 24/7 access to happenings in the sleepy town of Mayberry, NC; the most mysterious crime cases from across the pond, threats of bank robberies and other happenings in the Wild West, and more. Here are the new…