Category: TV
Streaming Finally Beats Linear TV (Momentarily)
by Bill Frost | Aug 17, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News, Streaming, TV
Did you hear that? That was the sound of the bottom falling out of linear television (standard broadcast, cable, and satellite) last month. According to TV ratings and data firm Nielsen, viewership for linear TV dropped below 50% for the first time ever in July 2023, just as streaming TV usage hit a record high of 38.7%, an increase of nearly 3% over June.
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2023 Emmy Nominations, Airdate, and More
by Olivia Bono | Aug 10, 2023 | Entertainment, How to Watch, TV, What to Watch
The 2023 Emmy nominations are here, and they might surprise you. The biggest question of all, though, is whether the Emmys will even happen this year.
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The CW is Dead; Long Live The CW
by Olivia Bono | Jul 28, 2023 | Entertainment, Streaming, TV
The CW’s Fall 2023 lineup is going to look a lot different in the absence of Riverdale and the Arrowverse. Let’s break down the company’s plans for the future, including a heavy focus on reality TV and Canadian imports.
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How to Program Your DIRECTV Remote
by Randy Harward | Jul 27, 2023 | TV
Does using your new DIRECTV remote have you scratching your head? We’ve made a step-by-step guide to help you get it paired and ready to go.
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Can I Still Watch Movies and TV During the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strike?
by Alex Kerai | Jul 21, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News, TV
Two Hollywood unions are on strike during a standoff with the major studios over payments, residuals, streaming, and artificial intelligence. The strikes come as Hollywood enters the all-important summer blockbuster window with Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One screening in theaters.
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Which Cable Providers Let Me Stream TV Anywhere?
by Dave Schafer | Jul 21, 2023 | TV
Since we’re always on the go these days, many of us don’t have a chance to watch TV at home. But with smartphones and tablets as prevalent as they are and with nearly every major cable company offering an app that can stream TV, there’s no reason to miss your favorite shows anymore—no matter where you are.
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The Witcher, Justified: City Primeval, and the Biggest New and Returning Shows to Watch
by Bill Frost | Jul 1, 2023 | Entertainment, Streaming, TV, What to Watch
Remember when TV used to slow down in the summer? Yeah, neither do we. July 2023 brings the returns of NatGeo’s SharkFest (a preamble to Shark Week), Minx (moving from Max to STARZ), and the latest comeback of Futurama (thanks, Hulu), as well as the premiere of FX’s Justified sequel Justified: City Primeval (welcome back, Raylan).
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What We Do in the Shadows Episode Guide
by Eric Chiu | Jun 16, 2023 | Entertainment, Streaming, TV
What We Do in the Shadows season five premieres July 13. Get caught up with our What We Do in the Shadows episode guide.
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Best 55-Inch TV
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV
Black Friday is the best time to buy a new 55-inch smart TV. Our TV experts think the Samsung QN90B (QN55QN90BAFXZA) is the best 55-inch TV overall, but the Hisense U8H is the best 55-inch TV under $1,000. And Amazon has the best 55-inch deal we’ve found: the QN90B bundled with either a SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller or Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar.
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Best Surround Sound Systems for Beginners
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV
When it comes to sound systems, there are a lot of options. From simple soundbars to eight-speaker setups, there’s something to suit every living room and budget. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know before you make your decision.
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