Category: streaming tv

Roku’s new $129 soundbar offers Dolby Audio and 4K streaming

[ad_1] In terms of audio hardware, the Streambar has four drivers, two front-facing speakers and two side speakers, and it supports Dolby Audio. You’re able to connect the Streambar to Roku’s other speakers if you want to create a surround-sound system in your space as well. Roku also added Bluetooth input support so you can […]

The Roku Channel is now available as a standalone Android and iOS app

[ad_1] Roku has been adding free TV shows and movies to this channel since its inception. It also has some free live TV options from providers like ABC News, Fubo Sports and others, so you can get a limited selection of live content through the channel as well. The company will also be adding content […]

Comcast may force Roku to drop some NBCUniversal channels

[ad_1] NBCU’s distribution deal with Roku expired last week. Roku offered to extend the existing deal for TV Everywhere channels while the two companies negotiated an agreement to distribute Peacock. Comcast reportedly declined the offer, and it may force Roku to remove the TV Everywhere channels by this weekend. If NBCU does force Roku to […]

AirTV Anywhere allows you to watch and record local channels remotely

[ad_1] Sling TV has introduced a way for you to easily watch Netflix and local news on the same device, even when you’re away from home. The company updated one of its distinct products, AirTV, to allow you to view and record local over-the-air (OTA) channels on your TV or streaming devices. AirTV Anywhere is […]

The Apple TV app is now available on Vizio SmartCast TVs

[ad_1] If you own a Vizio TV, you may have felt left out watching sets from manufacturers like Samsung and LG get access to Apple TV. But now you too can use the software on your television. Starting today, the Apple TV app — through which you can access Apple TV+ — is available on Vizio SmartCast […]

Crunchyroll subscribers can finally watch anime offline

[ad_1] Today, Crunchyroll is introducing new membership tiers, two of which allow offline viewing. Crunchyroll already had free and $8 (Fan) subscriptions. Now, the anime streaming service is offering two additional tiers: Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan. The new premium tiers include the offline viewing feature. In addition to offline viewing, Mega Fan, which costs […]

Martin Scorsese signs Apple TV+ deal after last year’s Netflix success

[ad_1] This isn’t Scorsese’s first Apple partnership — he starred in a Siri ad way back in 2012 and remotely directed a shot in The Departed via iChat in 2007. This isn’t Apple’s first big movie signing, either. Tom Hanks’ WWII naval drama Greyhound premiered on the service last month. According to Reuters, Killers of […]

Philo’s budget TV service will soon work with Chromecast (updated)

[ad_1] “We took the time to build Philo Connect to expand our experience to support synchronized viewing on all your devices, not just Chromecast,” said Devon Ray Williams, Philo’s head of product. “Today’s launch has laid the groundwork for us to support social viewing and watch parties between multiple users, no matter where they are.” […]

HBO app replaces HBO Now on Fire TV devices August 1st

[ad_1] The HBO Now app will become simply HBO on Amazon Fire TVs as of August 1st, Variety reports. Existing HBO Now subscribers will have access to the rebranded app. HBO Max is still not available on Fire TVs, and HBO Go will be discontinued across all platforms on July 31st. This is part of […]

Amazon Prime now includes ‘free’ live TV in Germany

[ad_1] Amazon Prime customers in Germany now have access to live TV at no additional cost, Broadband TV News reports. Amazon has launched a linear TV package with 38 channels from public broadcasters, including 28 HD channels. Customers in Germany simply have to complete a free activation. The channels are then available via the Amazon […]