Plex Launches Free, Ad Supported Movie Service
Streaming media service Plex is stepping into the ad-supported streaming movie business today by launching free movies, documentaries and TV programs via its advertising-based video-on-demand offering. The service is subscription free and doesn’t require any special hardware. Content resolution will be offered in up to…
Samsung, Netflix, Reynolds Launch QLED Cross Promo
Tis the season for quid pro quos: Samsung, Netflix and actor Ryan Reynolds have teamed up to cross-promote the new upcoming Netflix original movie 6 Underground with 2019 Samsung QLED TVs and Reynolds’ Aviation Gin brand. See What Your 4K UHD TV Can Really Do…
Apple TV+ Goes Live
Apple’s long-awaited Apple TV+ subscription video on demand (SVoD) streaming service launched Friday marking the start of the company’s foray into original content production to complement its growing direct-to-consumer streaming entertainment business. The service fee runs $4.99 a month after a 7-day free trial period…
Nvidia Unveils 2019 Shield TV Pair With Dolby Vision
Nvidia officially launched Monday a pair of next-generation Shield TV streaming media adapters that provide more power to keep the focus on online video gaming as well as movie and TV program streaming. Available now with prices starting at $149 for a standard version and…
Netflix Ends Support For Certain Older Roku Players
If you are a long-time Roku streaming player user and subscriber to Netflix, it might be time to invest in a new Roku media player, integrated Roku TV or one of the brand new Roku Smart Soundbars. That’s because Netflix has announced that its new…
Roku, Walmart Unveil `onn’ Brand Soundbar, Subwoofer
Walmart and Roku officially announced Monday the first Roku Smart Soundbar and Roku Wireless Subwoofer to be sold under the discount chain’s new “onn” brand. Similar to the wireless Roku Smart Soundbar and Roku Subwoofer recently introduced by Roku for broad-based retail distribution, the new…
Roku Unveils 2019 Streaming Media Player Lineup
Roku introduced Thursday its 2019 U.S. market lineup of Roku streaming players, offering a mix of both broadly distributed and retail-chain exclusive derivative models for consumers looking to add the company’s popularly simple smart TV user experience and huge streaming app library. The new streaming…
Amazon Takes Fire TVs To Europe, Launches New Cube
Amazon said Wednesday that its is now collaborating with global retailers and TV brands to bring more than 15 new Fire TV Edition devices to Europe and North America. Leading a string of related announcements, the e-commerce giant said it is teaming up with European…
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