Sling TV is trying a new way to reach potential users with a free option of its streaming platform. Through a “browse as guest” option, newcomers to Sling will be able to check out episodes from some shows (including Billions, Shameless and Ray Donovan) at no cost, though it seems only one episode is available […]
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Sling TV adds à la carte channels, free shows and a rate hike
Sling TV pitches itself as a service for cord cutters, but there’s always been one holdover: you’ve had to subscribe to a bundle of channels you don’t necessarily want. Today, though, even that requirement is going away. Sling has introduced a new “experience” that offers access to some content without a bundle-based subscription. There are […]
Sling TV users can add NBA Team Pass to follow their favorite squad
Weeks ago, Sling TV added NBA League Pass as a $ 30 monthly additional package subscribers can purchase to follow out-of-market games. But if they only care about one team, the over-the-top provider has them covered now, too. Today, users can add on the Team Pass for $ 18 per month for those who already […]
Sling TV offers League Pass to expand its NBA streaming options
A day after Sling TV revealed that it counts 2.2 million subscribers, the over-the-top internet service announced that it’s added new add-on options to watch NBA games. Users can access NBA League Pass today to watch out-of-market games, and in the coming weeks they’ll be able to subscribe to Team Pass to follow a single […]
Sling TV touts 2.2 million subscribers as cord cutting continues
With how popular cord-cutting is, you’d think more services would be keen to share their subscriber stats. Dish pulled back the curtain today and revealed that its Sling TV service has some 2.2 million folks paying for the service. That’s compared to just over 11 million Dish satellite customers. Those numbers don’t mean a ton […]
Sling TV now streams directly on your 2017 Samsung smart TV
If you bought one of Samsung’s 2017 smart TV models, you can go ahead and ditch the device you’re using to pipe in Sling TV. The live TV streaming company announced today that its app is now available directly those models, which will nix the need for separate streaming gadget or set-top box. You’ll need […]
Sling TV extends cloud DVR to iOS devices
Sling TV’s cloud DVR service is now available for iPhone and iPad. The streaming service’s DVR “First Look” option costs an additional $ 5 per month and gives you 50 hours of DVR storage. The iOS devices now join the growing list of DVR-supported systems, which includes AirTV players, Amazon Fire TVs and tablets, Android […]
Sling TV’s improved DVR won’t delete your recordings
You asked, and Sling TV answered. By popular demand, the live TV streaming service’s Cloud DVR now lets users protect shows from deletion and added the ability to record content on Fox channels. Plus, you can watch and manage recordings from your Xbox One. There are a few other minor upgrades, too, including an improved […]
Sling tries to lure customers with an AirTV bundle
Sling has realized that it also needs a dirt-cheap hardware offering to help hook wary users into cutting the cord. That’s why it’s heavily discounting the AirTV Player, which lets you access local channels and Netflix, from a single, Roku-esque box. Normally, the device would set you back $ 130, including three months of Sling […]
Saturday’s Best Deals: Sling TV, Roku 4, 3M Command Hooks, and More
3M Command hooks, Amazon’s top-selling fire pit, and Sling TV lead off Saturday’s best deals. Bookmark Kinja Deals and follow us on Twitter to never miss a deal. Top Tech Deals Refurb Roku 4, $ 63 While it’s a generation old at this point, the Roku 4 is still one of the few streaming boxes […]