[ad_1] Netflix has supported AirPlay streaming from iOS devices to Apple TV since 2013, and while it wasn’t the world’s most necessary feature it is odd to hear that this week users noticed it suddenly stopped working. As MacRumors and Apple Insider point out, a support page on Netflix’s website now says “Airplay is no […]
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Netflix’s US price increases will hit users in May
[ad_1] Hey, @netflix….for this price, I better be getting the next season of The Crown ASAP. pic.twitter.com/OuhlWz9VIr — Laura (@lbrgdl) April 3, 2019 The basic plan is rising from $8 to $9, while the standard package (which offers HD streaming on two devices simultaneously) is jumping from $11 to $13. The premium plan, which offers […]
Oscars limits for streaming movies may violate antitrust law
[ad_1] An Academy spokesperson confirmed to Variety that it had received the DOJ notice and had “responded accordingly,” although it didn’t specify what its answer was. Its Board of Governors will hold their yearly rule meeting on April 23rd. Studios have sometimes accused online services of ‘cheating’ the Oscars system with short theatrical release windows, […]
Apple Music code hints at Chromecast support
[ad_1] Whether or not Apple Music is coming to Google Home, there are signs you might get to use it with some Google-powered devices. The 9to5Google team has found multiple lines of code in Apple Music’s Android app that reference Chromecast support, including some added through recent updates. While there’s no guarantee this would be […]
DC Universe offers access to DC’s full library of digital comics
[ad_1] There’s news for those who prefer moving pictures as well. Its live action take on Swamp Thing is now set to premiere on May 31st, while the animated Harley Quinn debuts sometime in the fall alongside the second season of Titans. The drama Krypton launches on April 5th ahead of its summer release on […]
Amazon is reportedly working on a news app for Fire TV
[ad_1] The news comes roughly one year after Fire TV-competitor Roku launched its own free, streaming news service. According to rumors, Amazon is looking to provide local news coverage, which The Information points out, could be a way to distinguish its offering from Roku’s. Amazon hasn’t officially announced its plans, and a few key questions […]
Facebook will only stream six MLB games this season
[ad_1] The MLB Network will produce dedicated Watch broadcasts with interactive and social elements. The games will be available in the US (except for blackout areas where the games air on local stations) and several international markets. Facebook and the MLB have yet to decide which games will stream on Watch, though the platform will […]
Netflix’s ‘The Silence’ looks a lot like ‘A Quiet Place’
[ad_1] While A Quiet Place might have hit theaters first, The Silence is based on a Tim Lebbon book published in 2015, and The Silence was greenlighted in 2017, well before A Quiet Place came out. In response to comments on his website, Lebbon admitted the parallels are “a little troubling.” “There are similarities, of […]
HDHomeRun’s TV service for cord-cutters is shutting down
[ad_1] It’s only been a few months since HDHomeRun launched its $35 per month Premium TV service, but now the company has emailed customers to announce it’s shutting down. Cord Cutters News posted the email, which informed subscribers that it would work until the end of their plan date, but could not be renewed. The […]
Epix Now streaming service expands to Roku and Amazon Fire TV
[ad_1] Last month, the MGM network Epix launched a standalone video streaming service called Epix Now. Initially, it was available on Apple TV, Android and iOS. But as of today, it’s also available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, too. This will give more customers access to the network’s four live channels, original shows and […]