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Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might really, finally, actually be coming soon
Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might really, finally, actually be coming soon Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might finally be coming soon after years of waiting. A new version of Spotify has been spotted with hidden mentions of “lossless” in its settings and device connections. The Spicetify account, a command-line tool for customizing the Spotify client, claims […]
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Stranger Things season 5 will stream this November
Stranger Things season 5 will stream this November Stranger Things season 5 will premiere on November 26th (Volume 1), December 25th (Volume 2), and New Year’s Eve (The Finale). The fifth and final season of Stranger Things will be split into three parts, a change from the initially announced two-part finale. Netflix has released a […]
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Twitch is getting vertical livestreams
Twitch is getting vertical livestreams Twitch is introducing vertical livestreams, allowing creators to host streams in portrait mode on mobile devices. The feature will be rolled out with a small group of channels this summer and expanded later this year. Viewers can expect to see their preferred stream format based on the device they’re using, […]
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How millions of people can watch the same video at the same time – a computer scientist explains the technology behind streaming
How millions of people can watch the same video at the same time – a computer scientist explains the technology behind streaming Streaming technology enables millions of people to watch the same video at the same time, with the men’s cricket World Cup final match between Australia and India reaching a peak of 59 million […]
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The Chromecast is back, but not as we know it
The Chromecast is back, but not as we know it The Thomson Cast 150 is a new streaming device that resembles Google’s discontinued Chromecast. The Cast 150 runs on Google TV and supports Google’s video casting tech, offering a similar day-to-day experience to the original Chromecast. The device features support for 4K, HDR10 standard, and […]
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Here are the best streaming service deals available right now
Here are the best streaming service deals available right now Get YouTube TV for $59.99/month (was $82.99) for the first two months, or get it free for 21 days as a trial. Sign up for Paramount Plus and Showtime’s ad-free plan for $12.99/month, or save $36 by paying upfront with an annual subscription of $119.99/year. […]
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Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event will stream live next month
Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event will stream live next month Tudum 2025, Netflix’s annual fan event, will stream live from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on May 31st. The event will feature announcements and reveals about upcoming projects, including films like “Happy Gilmore 2”, “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”, and Guillermo del […]
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Roku says its ads aren’t meant to be ‘interruptive’ after controversial test
Roku says its ads aren’t meant to be ‘interruptive’ after controversial test Roku faced controversy after a limited test where an ad for Moana 2 started playing as soon as devices were powered on, prompting customers to threaten to ditch their devices. Roku users have come to accept ads as part of the deal for […]
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Microsoft’s Xbox app is now available on LG smart TVs
Microsoft’s Xbox app is now available on LG smart TVs Xbox app now available on select LG smart TVs, allowing users to stream Xbox games directly to their TVs using a wireless controller. The app is available for LG’s 2022 OLED TVs, select 2023 smart TVs, and newer models running webOS24 or higher. To use […]
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Roku announces its smallest streaming sticks yet
Roku announces its smallest streaming sticks yet Roku has announced its smallest streaming sticks yet, which are over 35% smaller than other brands on the market. The new Streaming Stick Plus supports 4K playback and costs $39.99, while the regular Streaming Stick costs $29.99. Both devices can now be powered by a TV’s USB port […]
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