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Tubi is offering a free live stream of Super Bowl LIX, but if you’re trying to cast it to your TV using Chromecast (Google Cast), it’s reportedly not working as expected. What Happened: At first, it was thought Google's Chromecast service was down because they couldn't cast the Super...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) TV users can now enjoy the ad-supported tier on Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), making uninterrupted binge-watching possible.  What Happened: Apple TV users can now access Netflix’s Basic tier with Ads, previously unavailable on the device.  The update was spotted by...

One of the largest retailers in the world is launching new products for the streaming market, offering lower price points than competitors and a partner. What Happened: New products are launching from Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) next week, the company told TechCrunch after the company listed the...

Google unveiled several upgrades to its devices during a presentation Wednesday. Google TV and Chromecast: Google (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) unveiled an all new Chromecast. The new Chromecast with Google TV comes with a remote for the first time. The demonstration showed a minimalistic remote...

Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) is in the lead ahead of rival streaming players Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), according to the latest research from eMarketer. Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast and Amazon Fire all aim to simplify the viewer transition from...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google launches its cloud gaming platform Stadia on Tuesday, allowing players to play games on their mobile devices instead of a gaming computer or console, and with no downloading. How Much Does Stadia Cost? The service is $9.99 a month. The...

Attention students: using a budget priced Google Chromebook instead of an Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) laptop will limit your chances of success, in the eys of Phil Schiller, Cupertino's senior vice president of marketing,.  Schiller: Chromebook A 'Cheap Testing Tool' Apple oversaw a...

For a while, Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) was content with its Google Maps Easter Egg games. Now, it’s ready for the big leagues. Management announced Tuesday it will break into video games with a new streaming service, gaming hardware and content. Analysts are thrilled. Bank...

It’s an old Wall Street adage that when there’s a gold rush, it’s better to be the one selling the shovels than the one hoping to strike gold. Perhaps there’s no better way to describe Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU)'s strategy. As cord-cutting continues, Roku remains content-...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)’s reintroduction of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) video streaming devices prompted a sharp selloff in Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) Thursday (though the stock moved up 13 percent Friday). Some bullish experts were undeterred by the news...

Roku is set to go public this week in one of the most highly anticipated IPOs of 2017. However, before investors dive in head first, memories of disastrous 2017 IPOs Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) and Blue Apron Holdings Inc (NYSE: APRN) have them taking a closer look at Roku and exactly what they will be...

Video and audio streaming device maker Roku is reportedly prepping for an IPO, which could materialize before the end of the year. Even as news trickled in, there were musings over the legitimacy and viability of the public offering. The IPO rumors aren't new, as Dow Jones reported back...

As online retailers kick off Cyber Monday sales, early Black Friday numbers this holiday season seem to be mixed. The National Retail Federation (NRF) is reporting that 154 million shoppers made purchases over Black Friday weekend, up from 151 million in 2015. However, those 154 million consumers...

The recent deal between Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) could trigger a fresh debate on net neutrality, the idea that Internet service providers should treat all Internet traffic equally. A report on Wired.com stated that Comcast's X1 interactive television box...

There’s no question that the rise of connected devices has completely changed media consumption. However, according to Citi analyst Mark May, smartphones and other digital media devices may not be taking as much share from traditional TV as many think. The latest numbers from Nielson suggest...