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Sony promises streaming quality nearly as good as 4K Blu-ray on Bravia Core movie service Sony’s new line of Bravia XR television sets will allow customers to watch and stream movies at some of the highest quality available in the consumer market through its new Bravia Core platform, according to the company. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/11/22225768/sony-bravia-core-movie-platform-service-xr-television-quality-stream

Peacock's first streaming originals include a 'Brave New World' series Also on the launch lineup are David Schwimmer-starring sitcom Intelligence, Cleopatra in Space and a Where's Waldo? show. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/peacock-streaming-originals-brave-new-world-intelligence-185130181.html

Peacock App on Xfinity Flex and Xfinity X1 Overview Don't worry, this sounds complicated but it's just a simple browser setting. You can usually find JavaScript options in your browser's Settings, Preferences or Internet Options menu. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Continue Reading . . . https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/peacock-app-overview

On Wednesday, the iPad and iPhone maker said video content providers would need to "qualify" to benefit from the removal of the commission rate.  As reported by Bloomberg, Apple is suspending these charges for a wider pool of developers, including Amazon Prime Video, Altice One, and Canal+. from https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-relaxes-controversial-30-video-app-commission-rate/ https://zdnet1.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/03/20/a054429e-8520-4d0a-9fcc-055da9056537/thumbnail/570x322/4c7dbbcd618d31c2acb8f07d12a14e72/apple-updates-its-macbook-air-with-more-5e7371a2daf32b2d76d61158-1-mar-20-2020-15-12-55-poster.jpg

Over the course of the 2010s, streaming services for anime have grown from a niche market to a mainstream one. Companies like Sony, Netflix, Amazon, and AT&T / Warner Brothers are vying for top spots with shows like My Hero Academia and Carole & Tuesday. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/23/21003549/anime-streaming-wars-netflix-amazon-att-sony-crunchyroll-funimation https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65958862/vinlandsaga_002.0.jpg