Month: February 2019

Star Trek: Discovery and AFC Bring Record Sign-ups for CBS All Access

Dan Uff February 5, 2019 0

Deadline reports that thanks to the AFC Championship Game and the return of Star Trek: Discovery, that CBS's online service, CBS All Access, saw record number sign-ups on a single day.

CBS All Access says the weekend combo of the season two Star Trek: Discovery premiere and Sunday’s AFC Championship Game pushed new subscriber sign-ups and unique viewers to record levels.

According to CBS Interactive, CBS All Access added more subscribers in a single weekend than ever before, breaking the previous record set during the 2017 series premiere of Star Trek: Discovery by +72%. In addition, this weekend also set a new record for unique viewers on CBS All Access.

Specific numbers were not released.

“The return of our biggest original series hit, Star Trek: Discovery and this weekend’s AFC Championship Game have propelled CBS All Access to new record-breaking heights,” said Marc DeBevoise, President and Chief Operating Officer, CBS Interactive.

The AFC Championship Game marked the most streamed football game on CBS All Access to date, surpassing last year’s game by +158% in streams, +139% in time spent and +103% in average minute audience on CBS All Access platforms.

Report: Roku in talks with Apple about providing Airplay Support

Dan Uff February 5, 2019 0

Web site MacRumors.com is reporting that Roku, the makers of the Roku streaming device, is in talks with Apple about providing Airplay 2 support in its devices:

Roku is in talks with Apple about supporting AirPlay 2, with the two companies currently working out details surrounding the partnership, according to a source familiar with the matter. The plans are not finalized and are subject to change.

How to quickly switch from one app to another on iPhone X and iPad 2018

Dan Uff February 4, 2019 0

Switching between apps on iPhone and iPad has gotten easier over the years with the HOME button. But with the iPhone X and iPad, the Home button is no longer there.

While in one app, Swipe along the bottom of the device to get into another open app. You can go through each app until you get to the one you wish.

Another way is, while inside an app, swipe UP from the bottom and stop in the middle of the screen. All of the current open apps will appear. Swipe left or right until you find the app you want. Tap on it to bring it to the foreground.

Alternate ways to watch the Super Bowl if your Streaming Service goes down

Dan Uff February 3, 2019 0

Today's Super Bowl is usually the most watched sporting event of the year. Last year, some streaming services actually went down because of the demand on the service.

Fortunately, the TV Network that will broadcast the Super Bowl (CBS) as well as other web sites such as the NFL's min web site (NFL.com) CBS.com is also offering a free week to their streaming service.

If you do not wish to fool around with streaming or cable, a lot of local bars and restaurants are hosting Super Bowl parties and will have the game on their TVs.

CBS All Access is available on the Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, other streaming devices and as an app on some smart TVs.