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Roku makes finding news, entertainment a breeze with expanded search functionality

With more than 50 streaming services now supported by Roku's native search, the set-top box is making it much easier for cord-cutters to find hard-to-find video.
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Hulu’s live-TV package could be pricier than Sling TV or PlayStation Vue

Hulu's upcoming live-TV streaming service might still be a long way off, but a survey sent to customers shines a light on how pricing could be structured.
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The answer to why Amazon shunned Apple TV and Chromecast only creates more questions

In a recent interview, Jeff Bezos tried to explain why Amazon removed Apple TV and Chromecast and why the Prime Video app isn't available on either device.
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Google is bringing its Cast technology to Fiber TV Boxes

If you're a Google Fiber TV customer, you'll soon be able to cast content from apps like Netflix and HBO straight to your Fiber TV Box.
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Google has officially discontinued the Nexus Player, its set-top box

The Android TV platform may be going strong, but the Nexus Player isn't -- in fact, as of Tuesday, the device has been discontinued.
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Google’s Android Experiments winners include a game based entirely in notifications

Google has announced the winners for this year's Android Experiments competition, which include an Android phone-based robot.
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Between the Streams: Capt. America verdict, internet TV boondoggle, young Han Solo

This week: Captain America civil war, the boondoggle that is live internet TV, the new (probable choice) for young Han Solo, and more.
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Want to shape the future of PlayStation Vue? Try canceling your subscription

For a possible look at the future of PlayStation Vue, and maybe even the chance to shape it, all you have to do is try to cancel your subscription.

Sling TV gets a handful of new channels, while Dish won’t lose them

A new deal has been reached between Dish and Viacom that sees several new channels coming to the former’s Sling TV streaming service.
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Drop the box! Samsung TVs, Rokus will soon host Comcast’s Xfinity service

Comcast has announced that its Xfinity app is coming to Roku and Samsung TVs, plus more devices in the future, as part of its Xfinity TV Partner Program.
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A new box from Sling TV could give cord-cutters access to local OTA channels

A new piece of hardware by the name of the AirTV would take OTA local channels and make them available directly within the Sling TV app.
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Sling TV’s new $20 bundle features Fox, but omits ESPN

Dish Network's Sling TV has netted a win: a bundle with 21st Century Fox channels and multi-device streaming. But the new offering omits Disney content.
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5 shows to watch: Catastrophe, Hannibal Takes Edinburgh, and more

How are you going to get through this week? By pulling up your favorite streaming service and queueing the finest films and TV shows available now.
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5 songs you need to stream this week: J Dilla, Charles Bradley and more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream. We've got cuts from J Dilla and more.
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Shh! Roku’s new $49 Streaming Stick lets you listen through your phone

Roku has unleashed the second generation of its new Streaming Stick, which brandishes a host of new features for the same low price of $40 USD.
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Google rebrands Chromecast App as Google Cast

The technology behind Chromecast initially began with TVs, but then expanded to speakers. As such, Google is rebranding the Chromecast app as Google Cast.
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ESPN planned an escape route from Sling TV, but so far hasn’t used it

When ESPN began talks with Dish over Sling TV, it built two easy out clauses into the deal, but it hasn't used them, and it doesn't seem like it plans to.
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Playstation Vue goes nationwide with over 50 channels for just $30/month

Playstation Vue swings for the fences in its latest promotion, taking its service nationwide with Slim bundles that start at $30 per month.
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Looking for a cheap 4K smart TV? New UHD Insignia Roku TVs are coming to Best Buy

Roku has announced that new Insignia 4K UHD Roku TVs are available now from the Best Best website, and will be in stores early next month.
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King Chromecast: Google's device was the highest selling streamer of 2015

Google's Chromecast sold more devices than all of its streaming competitors last year, amounting to 35 percent of all 42 million streaming devices sold.
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PlayStation Vue cuts the price and amps up the content with ESPN, ABC, and more

PlayStation Vue has added multiple popular channels for subscribers to access, including ESPN, ESPN 2, ABC, Disney Channel, and more, and cut prices by $10.
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Google may be teaming up with Vizio to release Chromecast-enabled TVs

Google's reportedly teaming up with TV maker Vizio to release Chromecast-enabled television sets later this year, according to Variety.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Won't Take Home an Oscar if Roku's Predictions Prove Correct

Roku has released an infographic based on its Feed data that reveals its predictions for Oscar winners, and Leonardo DiCaprio is surprisingly not on it
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Sling TV gets its first major broadcast network with the addition of ABC

Since its launch last year, Sling TV has offered only cable channels for cord-cutters, but now it's upping the game with its first broadcast network, ABC.
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Dish subscriber numbers have fallen, but Sling TV is still on the rise

Dish Network satelite subscribers continue to leave for other services, but the company's Sling TV service continues to add subscribers.
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Subscribe to Spotify Premium and get a free Chromecast

Spotify announced a new promotion that gives subscribers a Chromecast for free when they sign up for three months of Spotify premium for just $29.97.
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Cinemax comes to cord-cutters via Sling TV for $10 per month

HBO has been available on Sling TV since April of last year. Now another cable staple is being added in Cinemax, which is available for $10 per month.
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TV Everywhere services can’t keep up with standalone streaming apps on Roku

New data shows that standalone streaming apps like HBO Now and Showtime are far more popular than their cable-authenticated counterparts on Roku.
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ESPN says Apple ‘frustrated’ about streaming TV woes while Sling TV nabs new viewers

ESPN president John Skipper says that while Apple is "frustrated" over its Internet TV troubles, Sling TV viewer numbers for the network are promising.
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Sling TV may hit 2 million subscribers by year’s end, Goldman Sachs estimates

Sling TV might have gotten off to a slow start, but it could be on the upswing, with Goldman Sachs estimating 2 million subscribers by the year's end.
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Android TV and Google Cast get new partners, multiroom sync support

Google announced new partners for Android TV and Google Cast. In addition, Google cast will gain multiroom sync support soon.
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Dish’s HopperGo let’s you literally take DVR content anywhere, while Sling TV stays steady

Dish Network new DVR, the Hopper 3, as well as its new HopperGo, which lets users literally take DVR content anywhere on the planet.
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Roku to step further out of the box with first 4K Smart TVs this spring

Roku has sold more than 1 million smart TVs in the US since 2014, and is looking to expand its market share with 60 new Roku integrated smart TVs in 2016.
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Dish dishes on Charter Communications, claims it’s trying to sabotage Sling TV

In a recent FCC filing, Dish claims that Charter is actively trying to prevent content providers from working with its Sling TV streaming service.