Over the past few years we’ve seen the launch of several internet-based solutions for streaming live and on-demand TV programming. Sling TV and Sony’s PlayStation Vue are some of the first major players in the space, but AT&T/DirecTV are expected to enter the market soon. The idea is to let customers use sign up for TV plans […]
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PlayStation Vue internet TV service arrives on Android TV, coming soon to web browsers
Sony’s PlayStation Vue service allows customers to watch live and on-demand TV programming over the internet. When it first launched, PS Vue required PlayStation Hardware. Then it expanded to additional hardware including Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Chromecast devices as well as Android an iOS apps. Now PlayStation Vue is also available for Android TV […]
PlayStation Vue app for Android lets you watch live TV (for $30 per month or more)
Sony’s PlayStation Vue service lets subscribers stream live and on-demand TV over the internet from channels including ABC, NBC, FOX, CNN, AMC, Disney, ESPN, SyFy, and USA. When the service first launched it was available on PlayStation game consoles. But Sony has added support for additional devices including Amazon Fire TV products and Roku devices. […]
PlayStation Vue brings live TV streaming to Roku, Android
When Sony launched its PlayStation Vue service in the US early last year, it was only available in select markets and it only worked on Sony PlayStation hardware. Over the past year the company has added support for additional devices, dropped the starting price to $30 per month (or $40 in some cities), and generally […]
PlayStation Vue streaming TV service now available in 200+ US markets
Sony brought its TV streaming service to the United States in 2015, but at launch the PlayStation Vue services was only available in a handful of markets. Now you can use Sony’s TV-over-the-internet service in 203 US markets. Prices start at $30 per month, and you can access the service using a PlayStation 3, PlayStation […]
Now you don’t need a PlayStation to use PlayStation Vue subscription TV service
Sony launched an internet TV service called PlayStation Vue earlier this year. At the time it was only available to folks with a PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 game console. Now you don’t need a Sony game console anymore. PlayStation Vue for the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick is now available, and Sony […]
Now you can sign up for Showtime without a cable subscription
Showtime is now streaming movies and TV shows to subscribers over the internet, no cable or satellite subscription required. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial, after which Showtime will charge you $11 per month. Hulu subscribers can save $2 by adding Showtime to their Hulu plus subscription (bringing the total cost of […]
Lilbits 296: Amazon may launch an Uber-for-package-delivery
Uber and Lyft let drivers use their own cars to provide rides for customers who hail a car using a mobile app. Now it looks like Amazon may be working on a similar service, except instead of letting participants use their own cars to taxi passengers from place to place, Amazon would let anyone become […]
Sony PlayStation Vue internet TV launches for $50 per month (in some markets)
Sony is joining the internet TV party with a new service that streams live and on-demand content over the internet. PlayStation Vue is now available to customers in New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia who are willing to pay at least $50 per month. That makes PlayStation Vue significantly more expensive than Sling TV, Netflix, or […]