Flixed Newsletter 2 - Jan.13/2020

Flixed Newsletter - TiVo's Back, Back Again!

January 13, 2020

Issue 2: January 13, 2020

CES 2020 has come and gone, but it didn't leave without some really great products for cord-cutters. From TiVo's 4K streaming device to advertisers eager for a piece of the pie, CES 2020 offered a lot of insight for the streaming market. Read on to find out more in this week's Stream Report.

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Streamer's Spotlight: 3 CES 2020 Highlights

CES 2020 offered a few key insights into coming changes in the streaming market. Here are a few key details cord-cutters might want to know about that came from CES 2020.

TiVo Delivering a TV Streaming Device to Compete with Roku, Fire TV

Yes, TiVo has long offered TV streaming devices. Now, however, the company is going the route of Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Its new $49

is essentially a clone of the popular TV-connected streaming devices already dominating the market. However, TiVo has notably partnered with Sling TV on this device. As this device is Android-based, other streaming services will likely be added in the coming months, including Disney+ and Sling TV competitors. But if you're a Sling TV and Netflix user, this could be a device worth exploring.

Dabby Will Let You Search All of Your Services at Once

After a successful 2019 Kickstarter campaign, the

was unveiled as CES 2020. This device allows you to search all of your streaming services at once, instead of having shift between apps to find different content. After you've signed into your apps, Dabby will let you easily navigate through all of your content, essentially scraping all of the services' libraries into one, easily-navigable mega-library 

Interestingly, you can even search for specific scenes from movies and TV shows via voice command. Shipping in April, this device is, unfortunately, a wallet buster. It's set to retail at $399.

NBC Launching Advertising Platform for OTA Services

Advertisers have been chomping at the bit to get a piece of the cord-cutting action via advertising. Now, NBC is trying to make its entry much easier and more brand-safe with a new advertising platform. The company's advertising platform will use reams of data to display advertising to consumers on different platforms, including NBC's upcoming ad-supported Peacock streaming service

For consumers who hate ads, this could spell disaster. But as the industry becomes more fragmented with every provider creating their own services, it could offer a good incentive for more services to deliver a free streaming tier.

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. HBO's 'The New Pope' Premiers TODAY

The much-anticipated drama series from HBO will offer plenty of controversies. Watch 'The New Pope' on HBO.  -

2. New Disney+ Series 'Diary of a Future President' Available FRIDAY

Twelve-year-old Elena is starting her journey to become the US president, but only if she can make it through the rigors of middle school, first. -

News and Industry Developments

1. YouTube TV Offering 14-Day Free Trial - ENDS January 15

Have you been on the fence about YouTube TV? Sign up by January 15 to enjoy a two-week free trial. -

2. Verizon Takes Step in Right Direction, Drops Long-Term Contracts

To help make itself more attractive to cord-cutters, Verizon is cutting long-term contracts and hidden fees in 2020. -

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