With every network offering a streaming platform, even the cable mainstays are getting in on the action. But while premiums like HBO and Starz have figured out that they can get subscribers without the cable cord, mid-tier cable networks haven’t quite been able to sever the connection. However, that isn’t stopping popular channels from developing [read What is AMC Premiere?]
TV Streaming Services
Top 12 Movies and TV Shows on Disney+
When Disney+ dropped on November 12, there was a definite buzz about what to watch. The stream of social media from friends was a litmus test of interest to see what was whose “first watch” series or film. Whatever your age, everyone has a peak Disney nostalgia era, and Disney+ seems to have it all—not to mention [read Top 12 Movies and TV Shows on Disney+]
PlayStation Vue is Shutting Down
Sony interactive announced they are shutting down PlayStation Vue on January 30th, 2020. The reasoning given in a press release was: Today we are announcing that we will shut down the PlayStation Vue service on January 30, 2020. Unfortunately, the highly competitive Pay TV industry, with expensive content and network deals, has been slower to [read PlayStation Vue is Shutting Down]
Downloading Content From Hulu For Offline Viewing
Hulu subscribers can download movies and TV shows to their mobile devices to watch offline for iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire mobile devices. How To Download Shows from Hulu To download movies and TV shows from Hulu for offline viewing, you must be a subscriber to one of Hulu’s ad-free plans. (See our description of [read Downloading Content From Hulu For Offline Viewing]
AT&T TV Now vs Sling TV
When choosing a live streaming cable alternative service, today’s viewers have a plethora of options. It can take some time to sort through all the differences. We’ve compared all the leading live TV streaming services on the market. Now we set each company head-to-head to see who comes out on top. Launched in 2015, Sling is a branch of [read AT&T TV Now vs Sling TV]
But Where Can You Stream It?
Okay, you have cut the cable cord. Now what? How do you find where to stream your favorite shows without opening Hulu, Amazon Prime, or some other streaming service? Or you’re about to cut the cable cord, but want to be sure the handful of services you already have will cover all your watching needs. [read But Where Can You Stream It?]
YouTube TV vs Sling
There’s no doubt that viewers have more options for television viewing than ever these days, particularly when it comes to how to stream live TV and cable networks without a cable subscription. Grounded Reason previously looked at all of the Live TV streaming services as a group, to give a quick overview of how features [read YouTube TV vs Sling]
DirecTV vs Hulu Live TV
In today’s live TV streaming market, viewers are overwhelmed with options. Not just between independent cable alternatives, but cable companies themselves are entering the competition to be the primary option for cord-cutters. We’ve looked at all the options for live TV streaming previously in a side-by-side overview. This series now takes each service head-on against [read DirecTV vs Hulu Live TV]
Comet: The Free Sci-Fi Channel
Cable channels and streaming services offer a bevy of niche outlets, with more and more cropping up daily. The benefit of this is that viewers are able to pinpoint a very specific genre they want to explore and stream away. Comet, a free sci-fi channel available through both cable subscription and streaming, offers science fiction [read Comet: The Free Sci-Fi Channel]
PBS Launches Lifestyle Streaming Service on Amazon
The three letters PBS mean different things to different people. To some, it’s the gorgeous dresses and melodrama of Downton Abbey and other Masterpiece shows. To others, it’s a virtual babysitter for their toddlers that is just educational enough to justify the screen time. Then there are the PBS fans who have a grand tradition [read PBS Launches Lifestyle Streaming Service on Amazon]