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IMDb TV gets a dedicated Android app more than two years after launch
With an entire library available to stream for free
Prime Video might be the first app you think of when Amazon's name is mentioned alongside streaming services, but it's not the company's only option. IMDb TV — previously Freedive" — offers all users a variety of shows and movies, regardless of subscriber status. Although its library has been available in both Prime Video and IMDb apps since 2019, the service now has its own app on the Play Store, more than two years after its initial launch.
Roku Originals (that TOTALLY aren't just a bunch of repackaged old crap that killed Quibi) go live on May 20
30 shows streaming for free on The Roku Channel with a healthy dose of deja vu
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There's something of an arms race going on for free, premium streaming TV content, and Roku is hoping to win it. The company already offers ad-supported movies and TV shows on its Roku Channel app, but after acquiring shorts made for the now-defunct Quibi service, it's finally ready to offer up some Roku-branded shows. The first batch of Roku Originals is made up entirely of rebranded Quibi content, all of which you can check out when the shows go live on May 20th.
Samsung brings its free TV streaming service to select Galaxy phones
The service is pretty much the same thing as Pluto TV or Plex
The Samsung TV Plus app has been pre-installed on the company's smart TVs for years, allowing buyers to watch a small collection of live and on-demand content without hooking up a cable box or logging into a paid service. Samsung is now bringing the service to some of its Galaxy smartphones, starting September 23rd.
Plex is still the best solution for streaming movies, music, and shows you own to all your devices (we even wrote a guide on how), but the company has slowly been integrating free ad-supported content into the apps. Plex already offers a selection of free on-demand content, and now "live" TV channels are being thrown into the mix.
Sling announces 1-year price guarantee on the heels of YouTube TV's price hike
Subscribe by August 1st in order to lock-in your price
Cutting cable is a mainstream activity these days, which is why services like YouTube TV and Sling TV have popped up in the last few years. These online TV providers can often be cheaper than cable, but as time passes and more channels are added, prices creep up. Coming the day after YouTube TV's latest increase, Sling TV has announced a 1-year price guarantee on its streaming TV packages.
Sling is offering a bunch of TV and movies for free right now, no signup required (Update: 7 new channels)
I'm gonna watch so much Samurai Jack, you have no idea
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To help fight stay-at-home boredom, Sling TV has just launched a new "Stay in & Sling" promotion. It's a derpy name, but it means you can binge watch a bunch of streaming shows from your computer or Android device, which would usually cost you money, but right now, it's free. Shows include Hell's Kitchen, Forensic Files, and the classic 3rd Rock from the Sun, and you can also watch live news coverage from ABC news.
Since the dawn of time, humans have faced a real struggle: the relentless grip of cable companies. When it comes to TV, cable providers know they have you in a corner – all your favorite shows come on different channels, and you're going to shell out all the dollars necessary to get in on the pseudo-action. This is our spiritual war.Over the past few years, a bold, brave few have journeyed outside of the norm, metaphorically cutting the cord and leaving cable providers in the dust. Modern technology has of course aided in the process, with things like Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon's Fire TV leading the charge against high-priced monthly television packages.