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Netflix Adds to List of Interactive Videos
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 16, 2022  |  1 comments
On April 1, Netflix will launch the newest in its line of interactive videos. A new episode of the game/show Trivia Questwill be released every day during April. Over the past four years, Netflix has offered a spattering of interactive titles, each with its own interpretation of what interactive videos should be.
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NBC Shows May Leave Hulu
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 02, 2022  |  0 comments
Fans of NBC’s TV shows may soon need to subscribe to Peacock to stream current episodes. In February, Comcast had a window to get out of a content licensing agreement with Hulu that would allow them to remove NBC shows from the service.
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How to Stream the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 16, 2022  |  0 comments
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics may be halfway through, but with so many streaming opportunities, you can get caught up on everything that’s happened. Like the 2020 Summer Olympics held last year, NBCUniversal is again offering replays, highlights, interviews, and live coverage. Here’s how to stream the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
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Rogan, Young, and Spotify
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 02, 2022  |  19 comments
Over the last two years, social media has faced increased scrutiny for the information posted on its platforms. In response, Twitter and Facebook started either including links for more information on a subject or removing posts with false information. This past month, the same focus has turned to entertainment streaming platforms via Spotify.
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Everything You Need to Know About Apple SharePlay
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 19, 2022  |  3 comments
Apple users can now screen share, watch videos, or listen to music when on a FaceTime call. Learn how easy it is to use SharePlay and start sharing.
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CES 2022
Content Discovery, Home Fitness, and the Rise of the Connected TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 05, 2022  |  0 comments
With so many new services launched in the past couple of years, CES 2022 hasn’t had any big announcements about streaming players or services. Still,as more users cut cable and began streaming during the pandemic, it inspired manufacturers to refine the connected TV experience. Smart TV operating systems are getting updates to more easily access what we are watching on multiple apps. Many of us opted to work out at home, creating a massive demand for streaming fitness apps.
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How to Gift and Redeem a Streaming Subscription
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 22, 2021  |  0 comments
A streaming service subscription makes a great last-minute gift or the perfect addition to go with the gift of a Roku or Amazon stick. Some services offer gift cards, others have restrictions. Find out how to gift popular streaming services.
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How to Find Netflix Soundtracks On Spotify
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 08, 2021  |  0 comments
Spotify's recent partnership with Netflix brings official playlists, albums, and podcasts from some of the streaming app's most popular video series. Now the soundtrack to your life can be one from your favorite show.
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Black Friday Deals! Hulu and Channel Add-Ons for $1 and Lots More
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 24, 2021  |  0 comments
Black Friday deals on streaming subscriptions may be the best way to try out new apps. Many channels and apps have dollar deals that give you enough time to watch those titles that you didn't want to spend full price to see. This is a push by the streaming services to get more subscribers (that equates to more advertising dollars for ad-supported services). And they are hoping that once you subscribe, you'll stay with the service. Between Thanksgiving day and midnight on Cyber Monday is the best time to sign up for deals on Hulu, AMC+, and many add-on channels, as well as streaming player/streaming software bundles.
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Hands-On: Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ and Roku Wireless 5.1 Surround
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 03, 2021  |  1 comments
The newest Roku Streaming Stick 4K model may not make you abandon your current Roku player, but it does provide a step-up in performance, and is priced at a low $50. It's powered by a new Roku OS 10.5 update that ups the surround sound capabilities of Roku soundbars from 3.1 to a full 5.1 wireless setup. The combined updates deliver excellent video quality and decent surround sound at a reasonable price.
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