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TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels.That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.According to Mark Zhang, president of TCL North America, "Our partnership with Roku firmly establishes TCLtv Plus as a powerful force in the streaming ecosystem". So what...

Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL

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For an average size space, a 75-inch TV is humungous. But, if you have a wall that's big enough, this size TV can provide a theater-like experience, especially when you combine the TV with a surround-sound system and maybe some smart lighting for added ambiance. A 75-inch or larger smart TV is perfect for watching blockbuster movies, live sports and all your favorite shows. And gaming comes with amazing visuals, too.Best 77-inch smart TV overall: LG OLED Evo G4 smart TV Best 75-inch smart TV for most households: Samsung's Frame TVBest budget smart 75-inch TV: Roku 75" Select Series 4KBest value smart...

The 8 best 75-inch TVs of 2024 let you skip the theater

Google's Chromecast is being discontinued, replaced by the $99.99 Google TV Streamer with enhanced Gemini AI technology. Chromecast users can now celebrate its evolution with a small memorial on Google's website before it's completely gone for good. As smart TVs become more advanced, Chromecast became redundant, leading Google to focus...

The Chromecast is dead, and its new replacement costs twice as much

Xperi Inc, the company behind the TiVo brand, announced during its second quarter earnings call that a new line of televisions powered by the company's TiVo OS media platform will be arriving stateside in the spring of 2025. "Our growing TiVo OS and video-over-broadband footprint is setting the stage for...

TiVO TVs Are Coming to the US Next Spring

Despite its immense popularity, Chromecast has remained one of the most frustrating brands in Google's portfolio. What started as a daring project that broke the rules of TV slowly descended into a bland, neglected mess. Google now says that the era of Chromecast is over, but early adopters know that Chromecast has been dead for years.

Google Neglected the Chromecast. Now It's Dead.

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VIEWERS have about a week left to make sure they’re not affected by the big Netflix switch-off and avoid missing their favourite shows. The Netflix app is set to disappear from 60 TVs by the end of the month, even if the remote has a dedicated Netflix button. Due to technical limitations, dozens of TVs […]

Netflix viewers warned one week left before app disappears from 60 TVs – check now to avoid missing favourite shows

ROKU users have an endless stream of ways to unlock free content, but the list keeps growing with the addition of "secret" channels. Users traditionally add channels to their accounts through Roku's official channel store, but they may be missing out. "Secret" or private channels are technically part of the...

Roku users can unlock hundreds of free shows and movies using little-known “secret” channels – but find them first

A ROKU fan has shared a long list of apps that offer at least some free TV shows and movies. The savvy money-saver decided to hunt down as many free streaming services as possible after being hit with a giant bill. In a Reddit thread, the TV fan said that...

Savvy Roku fan shares their list of 19 legal apps to unlock free TV, movies and channels after shock $204 streaming bill

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will get more expensive as of October 17, whether users have a subscription with or without ads. After most recently jacking up streaming prices in October 2023, The Walt Disney Company is raising subscription fees by as much as 25 percent, depending on the streaming service and plan.

“So tired”: Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ prices increase by up to 25 percent in October

Students in Singapore are scrambling after a security breach wiped notes and all other data from school-issued iPads and Chromebooks running the mobile device management app Mobile Guardian. According to news reports, the mass wiping came as a shock to multiple students in Singapore, where the Mobile Guardian app has...

Students scramble after security breach wipes 13,000 devices

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Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

YOU may be missing out on a sharper picture by making a common mistake on your Roku-compatible TV. Whether you're hunkering down for movie night or watching a live sports game, picture quality can make or break the viewing experience. Display technology called 4K Ultra High Definition with High Dynamic...

Roku shares exact picture settings to get best image on your specific TV brand – common mistake means you miss out

ROKU customers have been warned that they might fall victim to a cheeky remote prank at the hands of their neighbours. It sees the prankster switch off your TV from afar, while you're still watching - even when your Roku TV remote is right next to you. Roku TV remotes...

Roku owners warned of cheeky remote prank that turns people’s TVs off – and users are ‘tempted’ to do it to neighbours

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Okay, here are the final four most reliable cars ever built (according to what I was able to find). If you read the first two articles I wrote you already know Japanese cars rank high on this list. If you haven't read those articles yet, well here is your chance.

Most Reliable Cars: The Final Four

When Tesla recorded its first annual profit in 2020, it had done something fairly remarkable. Starting a new car company has never been easy. It's harder still when those cars are electric and outside your average buyer's comfort zone; more than a dozen have tried and failed since Tesla was founded in 2003. Even mighty Apple, with all its billions in the bank, thought better of it. So why, after all that hard work, would Tesla's CEO now tell everyone that Tesla is an AI company?

Elon Musk says Tesla is an AI company now. Here’s how plausible that is.

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

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These days, the norm is that the vast majority of TVs are smart TVs, with full-scale operating systems and app ecosystems that allow you to expand the functionality of the TV without having to add any new streaming devices. While there are reasons you may not want to buy a smart TV, they're taking over — although some of them will let you turn off most of the smart features.

Vizio Mobile App Guide: How To Control Your TV Without A Remote

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Google kills Chromecast, replaces it with Apple TV and Roku Ultra competitor

Google is discontinuing the Chromecast brand and pulling its Chromecast hardware off the market after 11 years, but it's not leaving the streaming device business. Rather,...

Google kills Chromecast, replaces it with Apple TV and Roku Ultra competitor

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