Tag: television
Streaming on Roku devices jumped nearly 50 percent
It won’t surprise you to hear that streaming video demand is surging as people stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now there are more tangible figures for that demand. Roku expects the total number of streaming hours in the first quarter of 2… Source
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Quibi fast-tracks plans to bring its bite-sized shows to TVs
Did you wonder why Quibi insisted on launching a mobile-focused video service in the middle of a pandemic without a realistic way to watch on your TV? So did Quibi. CEO Meg Whitman told CNBC that the company was stepping up plans to let the app cast… Source
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LG’s 75-inch 8K LCD TV arrives in May for $4,999
Following on the heels of its OLED TV lineup announcement last month, LG has detailed pricing and availability for most of its 2020 LCD lineup. In all, the company plans to release 12 new LCD models this year, with both 4K and 8K options. On the 4K f… Source
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‘Saturday Night Live’ returns to TV with a remote episode on April 11th
Talk shows and sports leagues have used internet services to keep offering fresh content despite the COVID-19 pandemic, so why not comedy shows? Saturday Night Live is taking a stab at it. As noted by Hollywood Reporter, NBC’s long-running series is… Source
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Disney+ racks up 50 million subscribers in five months
Disney+ hasn’t had much trouble attracting customers now that its honeymoon phase is over. Disney has revealed that its streaming service now has over 50 million subscribers in the five months since launch. International expansion played a significan… Source
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ESPN will broadcast and stream ‘League of Legends’ spring playoffs
ESPN’s 12-hour esports marathon was just the start of its return to live competitive gaming. The broadcaster and Riot Games have reached a deal that will stream the League of Legends Championship Series Spring Split Playoffs live on ESPN2 or the ESPN… Source
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