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Peacock streaming service is coming to Android TV and Chromecast

[ad_1] NBC previously announced that Peacock will be available across Apple devices and on Microsoft’s Xbox devices. It makes sense that NBC would want to bring Peacock to Android and Chromecast devices, too. “Given Google’s extensive customer reach, millions of people will be able to start streaming Peacock on their preferred platform or device this […]

Amazon expands free music streaming to Android, iOS and Fire TV

[ad_1] As with the initial launch, this is really about Amazon taking advantage of its far-reaching presence to bring more people into the fold. In theory, you’ll like the free service (or dislike the ads) enough to pay for a Prime membership or a full-on Music Unlimited subscription. Whatever it costs Amazon in the short […]

NBC’s Peacock streaming service may be free for everyone

[ad_1] It’s long been known that Peacock will be an ad-supported platform (with between three and five minutes of ads per hour) and that cable subscribers and Comcast broadband users wouldn’t have to pay extra for access. However, a report suggests NBCU might pull the trigger on making Peacock available to everyone at no cost, […]

Alexa owners can listen to Amazon Music for free — with ads

[ad_1] Listeners will be able to ask Alexa to play music by creating stations based in a song, artist, era or genre. The voice assistant will also be able to queue up popular global playlists on Amazon Music, including selections like Country Heat and Fuego Latino. The free tier of Amazon music will have a […]

Amazon is reportedly working on a news app for Fire TV

[ad_1] The news comes roughly one year after Fire TV-competitor Roku launched its own free, streaming news service. According to rumors, Amazon is looking to provide local news coverage, which The Information points out, could be a way to distinguish its offering from Roku’s. Amazon hasn’t officially announced its plans, and a few key questions […]