What To Expect When Paramount+ Becomes Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
by Bill Frost | Jun 15, 2023 | Entertainment
On June 27, 2023, Paramount+ will become the streaming home to all things SHOWTIME. The standalone SHOWTIME streaming app will eventually be phased out, or “sunsetted,” as we say in the biz. However, classic SHOWTIME will still be available as an add-on channel package on cable, satellite, and live-streaming TV services.
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10 Ways to Save Money on Cable and Streaming TV
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Entertainment, Outreach
Inflation is jacking up prices everywhere, and entertainment is always the first budget-cut. Here are some money-saving tips on TV service to mitigate the sacrifice.
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Best Surround Sound Systems for Beginners in 2023
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
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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Best 75-Inch TV
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
We think the Samsung QN90B (QN75QN90BAFXZA) is the best 75-inch TV overall, while the TCL 5-Series 75S555 Roku TV is the best 75-inch TV under $1,000. And we’ve found two of the best 75-inch TV deals on Amazon—QN90B bundles where you can save 41% ($48) on a Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar or get a free SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller.
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What to Watch This Week | June 12–18
by Bill Frost | Jun 12, 2023 | Entertainment
This week’s What to Watch picks include new series The Walking Dead: Dead City, the returns of Black Mirror and The Righteous Gemstones, a TV take on The Full Monty, psychological thriller Jagged Mind, and AEW Collision pro-wrestling action. Where’s that remote?
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Apple TV 4K Review 2023
by Rachel Oaks | Jun 9, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Reviews
If you love Apple products, the Apple TV 4K won’t disappoint. It’s elegant, easy to use, and packed with the potential to support all your favorite apps. Because it runs best in tandem with other Apple devices, it isn’t the right device for Android users. Those outside of the Apple ecosystem will likely have a better time with another streaming device.
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Watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Free on YouTube
by Bill Frost | Jun 7, 2023 | Entertainment
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the latest in the venerable Trek franchise, will premiere its second season on Thursday, June 15, on Paramount+. To recruit new viewers to Starfleet TV Academy, the paid streamer launched the entire first season into the free space of YouTube.
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The Apple Vision Pro Will Launch With Disney+
by Olivia Bono | Jun 7, 2023 | Entertainment
Apple’s new mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, is coming soon. It’ll launch with Disney+’s library of content, despite competition between the two companies.
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Screen Actors Authorize Strike While Directors Move Closer to a Deal
by Alex Kerai | Jun 6, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
The Screen Actors Guild voted overwhelmingly to authorize its first strike since 2000. Two days earlier, the Directors Guild of America reached a tentative agreement for its next contract.
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What to Watch This Week | June 5–11
by Bill Frost | Jun 5, 2023 | Entertainment
This week’s What to Watch recs include the new Kaley Cuoco true-crime comedy Based on a True Story, the final seasons of Never Have I Ever and Human Resources, the streaming premiere of Avatar: The Way of Water, the return of TV veteran It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and UEFA Champions League soccer action. Get watching!
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