Netflix lets you do it. Amazon Prime Video too. Now Hulu is the latest online video streaming service to announce it will let you download movies and TV shows so you can watch when you don’t have an internet connection (or just don’t want to use mobile data). There’s one thing that sets Hulu apart from […]
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YouTube TV is actually available on TVs now
Google entered the live TV-on-demand business earlier this year with the launch of YouTube TV, a susbcription service with live content from more than 40 networks, cloud DVR features, and plans starting at $35 per month. The only catch? For the past 6 months YouTube TV has only been available for phones, tablets and PCs. […]
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Disney to launch streaming service, end Netflix deal (and streaming will eventually be as expensive as cable)
16 Comments on Disney to launch streaming service, end Netflix deal (and streaming will eventually be as expensive as cable)Want to sign up for basic cable service and get little more than your local channels and a few extras? Plenty of providers will offer you a fairly affordable option. But if you want to add ESPN, you’ll probably have to pay for a more expensive tier. Then there are premium channels like Showtime and […]
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PBS Kids Plug & Play is a $50 streaming stick with some pre-loaded media
face There’s no shortage of ways to stream videos to a TV these days. For $50 or less you can plug a Roku, Chromecast, or Amazon Fire TV into your TV to access content from Netflix, YouTube, HBO, and PBS, among other sources. But if you’re looking for a kid-friendly option that should keep your […]
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Hulu’s live TV service is now available for $40 per month
As expected, Hulu is the latest company to launch a TV-over-the-internet service. For $40 per month customers get access to live content from dozens of networks including ABC, CB, FOX, NBC, ESPN, TNT, CNN, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, History, TBS, and USA. While Hulu is hardly the first company to offer live TV without the […]
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Coming soon: Better Chromecast video casting from browser tabs
Want to stream internet media to your TV using a Google Chromecast? Just plug the dongle into your TV, fire up the music or video app on your phone, and tap the Chromecast icon. But what if there is no Chromecast icon? Some apps don’t support the Google Cast protocol, but there is a workaround: Google […]
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Boomerang to stream classic cartoons for $5 per month (or $40 per year)
There’s no shortage of kid-friendly content available on streaming media services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. But what if you want your kids to grow up with an appreciation of the classics? Time Warner has unveiled a new subscription video service called Boomerang that will stream classic cartoons when it launches this spring. Price […]
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YouTube TV: Live streaming TV for $35 per month (with 40 channels, cloud DVR)
Google is the latest company to enter the internet TV space. YouTube TV is coming soon, and the $35/month service will let you watch dozens of channels live over the internet, including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CW, ESPN, USA, and FX. There’s also a cloud DVR feature that lets you save programs for later viewing. […]
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Caavo promises to bring together Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV… with an impressive, expensive workaround solution
Comments Off on Caavo promises to bring together Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV… with an impressive, expensive workaround solutionThere’s no shortage of boxes that you can plug into your TV to stream online video. But right now there’s no single box to rule them all: there’s no Amazon Video app for Apple TV. A Roku can’t play iTunes videos. And don’t even get me started on Google Play Video’s limitations. Caavo has a […]
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Hulu’s plans for 2017 include video downloads and live TV streaming
Online video service Hulu lets subscribers stream thousands of TV shows and movies for a monthly fee. The service has gone through some big changes in recent years. There’s no longer a free version of Hulu, and subscribers can now choose to from an ad-support subscription plan or a more expensive ad-free tier. There are […]