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Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Three Amazon Fire TV gadgets to lose access to Netflix FOREVER in three days – final warning to upgrade
that were also roughly a decade old Last year, the Netflix app vanished from dozens of Sony and Apple TV models that were also roughly a decade old BURNT OUT Three Amazon Fire TV gadgets to lose access to Netflix FOREVER in three days – final warning to upgrade NETFLIX is pulling its app from three Amazon Fire TV gadgets next week - so your subscription might be worthless unless you upgrade your tech. From 3 June, two Fire Sticks and a Fire TV box will lose Netflix forever. Advertisement 2 First-generation Fire TV Stick Credit: Amazon 2 First-generation Fire TV box Credit: Amazon The shutdown affects the first-generation Fire TV box, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote - Amazon's oldest telly products. They are all more than a decade old. Even Amazon quit support for the devices several years ago - meaning they no longer receive software or security updates. But if you still use your OG Fire Stick, you should have received an email from Netflix warning of the upcoming change, according to PC World. Advertisement The first-generation Fire TV devices will continue to work as they have done - simply without Netflix. They have all the other apps, such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Prime Video and Disney+ - for now. It's worth noting that like Netflix, other platforms may too decide to pull their services from ageing tech later down the line. Affected viewers who want to continue having uninterrupted access to Netflix will have to buy a newer Fire TV gadget - or a telly streaming rival like a Roku Stick or Google Streamer. Advertisement If you don't want to upgrade to a new Fire TV device, you should cancel your subscription, to avoid paying fees on something you can't watch. Legal ways to slash your Roku and Amazon Fire Stick TV bills by 100% – and Netflix 'plan swap' saves you money The streaming giant hasn't said exactly why it's pulling support for older gadgets. Last year, the Netflix app vanished from dozens of Sony and Apple TV models that were also roughly a decade old. A report from CordBusters noted that the decision was likely put down to newer video standards. Advertisement When streaming services start using newer technology, older devices may not have the necessary hardware or software to support the advancements. That's why some gadgets stop receiving new features, or are unable to stream in 4K picture quality. It's worth noting that while older devices don't necessarily need new features or better picture - security updates are always helpful. Security updates patch any bugs that can be exploited by cybercriminals, or fix glitches that can hinder your use of the device. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Three Amazon Fire TV gadgets to lose access to Netflix FOREVER in three days – final warning to upgrade
NETFLIX is pulling its app from three Amazon Fire TV gadgets next week - so your subscription might be worthless unless you upgrade your tech. From 3 June, two Fire Sticks and a Fire TV box will lose Netflix forever. 2 First-generation Fire TV Stick Credit: Amazon 2 First-generation Fire TV box Credit: Amazon The shutdown affects the first-generation Fire TV box, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote - Amazon's oldest telly products. They are all more than a decade old. Even Amazon quit support for the devices several years ago - meaning they no longer receive software or security updates. But if you still use your OG Fire Stick, you should have received an email from Netflix warning of the upcoming change, according to . READ MORE ON AMAZON FIRE The first-generation Fire TV devices will continue to work as they have done - simply without Netflix. They have all the other apps, such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Prime Video and Disney+ - for now. It's worth noting that like Netflix, other platforms may too decide to pull their services from ageing tech later down the line. Affected viewers who want to continue having uninterrupted access to Netflix will have to buy a newer Fire TV gadget - or a telly streaming rival like a Roku Stick or Most read in Tech If you don't want to upgrade to a new Fire TV device, you should cancel your subscription , to avoid paying fees on something you can't watch. Legal ways to slash your Roku and Amazon Fire Stick TV bills by 100% – and Netflix 'plan swap' saves you money The streaming giant hasn't said exactly why it's pulling support for older gadgets. Last year, the Netflix app that were also roughly a decade old. A report from noted that the decision was likely put down to newer video standards. When streaming services start using newer technology, older devices may not have the necessary hardware or software to support the advancements. That's why some gadgets stop receiving new features, or are unable to stream in It's worth noting that while older devices don't necessarily need new features or better picture - security updates are always helpful. Security updates patch any bugs that can be exploited by cybercriminals, or fix glitches that can hinder your use of the device. Where to buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick * If you click on a link in this boxout, we may earn affiliate revenue. AMAZON unveiled the first Fire TV Stick back in 2014 and since then has released various versions, the newest being the There are several places you can pick up a Fire Stick including: Shop Fire Sticks at Amazon - Shop Fire Sticks at Best Buy - Shop Fire Sticks at Target - Shop Fire Sticks at Home Depot - Shop Fire Sticks at Lowe's - We recommend shopping around for the best price, though so should be your first port of call.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pixalate Releases Q1 2025 Global Connected TV (CTV) Ad Supply Chain Trends Reports: Open Programmatic Ad Spend Rises 10% YoY to $5 Billion, Ad Fraud (IVT) Hits 18%
According to Pixalate's estimates, global open programmatic CTV ad spend rose 10% year-over-year to $5.02 billion in Q1 2025; Global invalid Traffic (IVT), including ad fraud, in CTV hit 18% in Q1 2025 - up from 12% in Q1 2024; Regional IVT rates show APAC (36% IVT rate) hit the hardest, followed by EMEA (30%), Latin America (24%), and North America (18%); Roku devices had the lowest global IVT rate at 11%, while Samsung Smart TVs had the highest at 36% London, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate, the leading global platform for ad fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics, today released the Q1 2025 Global Connected TV (CTV) Ad Supply Chain Trends Report. The report comprehensively analyzes the state of open programmatic CTV advertising in Q1 2025 across key global ad economies. In addition to the Global report, Pixalate released versions for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Mexico. The reports include CTV ad spend trends globally and in key global ad economies across Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. The comprehensive reports overview the programmatic ad supply chain by examining sell-side platform (SSP) market share, top-grossing CTV apps, CTV device market share trends, invalid traffic trends (IVT, including ad fraud), and more. Q1 2025 Global CTV Ad Supply Chain Trends Report Key Findings Global CTV Ad Spend: Global Open Programmatic CTV Ad Spend: Estimated at $5 billion in Q1 2025, up 10% year-over-year (YoY) Global CTV Ad Fraud (IVT): CTV Invalid Traffic (including Ad Fraud) Rate: The IVT rate for global open programmatic CTV traffic stands at 18%, down from 24% during the Q4 2024 holiday season but up 50% year-over-year (from 12% in Q1 2024) By Country: Canada had a 26% IVT rate, Mexico had a 22% IVT rate, while the United Kingdom (UK) saw a 24% IVT, followed by the United States (U.S.) at 18% By Region: APAC saw the highest regional IVT rate at 36%, followed by EMEA at 30%, LATAM at 24%, and North America at 18%. IVT Rate by Device: Roku devices had the lowest global IVT rate (11%), while Samsung Smart TV devices had the highest (36%). Apple TV stood at 20% while Amazon Fire TV had a 16% IVT rate CTV SSP (Sell-Side Platform) Market Share: Magnite led on Roku in the U.S. with 32% market share, while FreeWheel was among the top two across Roku (18%), Amazon Fire TV (15%), Apple TV (13%), and Samsung Smart TV (17%) In the U.S., PubMatic ranked top-five across all four platforms: Roku (8%), Amazon Fire TV (10%), Apple TV (10%), Samsung Smart TV (12%) In Mexico, PubMatic, Google AdExchange, and Verve each held an 18% market share on Roku CTV Device Market Share: Roku led in market share with 38% in North America, 48% in LATAM In North America, Amazon Fire TV (18%) was second, followed by Apple TV (13%) Samsung Smart TV led in APAC (24%) and EMEA (25%) LG was a close second in EMEA (25%), followed by Amazon (13%) and Roku (11%) Top Grossing Apps 'Hulu' generated approximately $161 million in open programmatic ad revenue in the U.S. 'TalkTV' led on both Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV in the UK In Mexico, 'ViX' took the No. 1 spot on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TV In Canada, 'Crackle' led on Apple TV, closely followed by 'Food Network GO' Pixalate's data science team analyzed programmatic advertising activity across over 100 thousand Connected TV (CTV) apps and over 7 billion global open programmatic ad transactions in Q1 2025 to compile the research in this series. Download the Q1 2025 CTV Ad Supply Chain Trends Reports United States Canada United Kingdom Mexico Global About Pixalate Pixalate is a global platform specializing in privacy compliance, ad fraud prevention, and digital ad supply chain data intelligence. Founded in 2012, Pixalate is trusted by regulators, data researchers, advertisers, publishers, ad tech platforms, and financial analysts across the Connected TV (CTV), mobile app, and website ecosystems. Pixalate is accredited by the MRC for the detection and filtration of Sophisticated Invalid Traffic (SIVT). DisclaimerThe content of this press release, and Global Connected TV (CTV) Ad Supply Chain Trends Reports, reflect Pixalate's opinions with respect to factors that Pixalate believes can be useful to the digital media industry. Any data shared is grounded in Pixalate's proprietary technology and analytics, which Pixalate is continuously evaluating and updating. Any references to outside sources should not be construed as endorsements. Pixalate's opinions are just that, opinions, which means that they are neither facts nor guarantees. Pixalate is sharing this data not to impugn the standing or reputation of any entity, person or app, but, instead, to report findings and trends pertaining to programmatic advertising activity across CTV apps in the time period studied. Pixalate does not independently verify third-party information. Per the Media Rating Council (MRC), "'Invalid Traffic' is defined generally as traffic that does not meet certain ad serving quality or completeness criteria, or otherwise does not represent legitimate ad traffic that should be included in measurement counts. Among the reasons why ad traffic may be deemed invalid is it is a result of non-human traffic (spiders, bots, etc.), or activity designed to produce fraudulent traffic." Certain IVT is also sometimes referred to as "ad fraud." Per the MRC, "'Fraud' is not intended to represent fraud as defined in various laws, statutes and ordinances or as conventionally used in U.S. Court or other legal proceedings, but rather a custom definition strictly for advertising measurement purposes." CONTACT: Nina Talcott ntalcott@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time Business News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
How to Activate the NFL App on Your TV
For any devoted football fan, watching the NFL on the big screen is an essential part of the game-day experience. While the official NFL app offers a wealth of content, from live games and highlights to NFL Network and RedZone (with appropriate subscriptions), getting it set up on your smart TV or streaming device can sometimes feel like navigating a complex playbook. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you're ready for kickoff visit It's important to clarify what the 'NFL app' offers. The official NFL app provides access to: Live local and primetime games: These are typically available for free on phones and tablets in your local market, but often require a TV provider login for TV viewing. These are typically available for free on phones and tablets in your local market, but often require a TV provider login for TV viewing. NFL Network and NFL RedZone: These premium channels require a subscription, often through a cable/satellite TV provider or a specific streaming service add-on (like YouTube TV's NFL Sunday Ticket or certain Sling TV packages). These premium channels require a subscription, often through a cable/satellite TV provider or a specific streaming service add-on (like YouTube TV's NFL Sunday Ticket or certain Sling TV packages). NFL+ and NFL+ Premium: These subscription tiers offer live out-of-market preseason games, live local and primetime regular season games (on phone/tablet only), and full game replays. NFL+ Premium also includes live NFL RedZone and All-22 Coaches Film. Crucially, direct live game streaming of out-of-market regular season games to your TV is primarily through NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV. The NFL app is widely available on most popular smart TV platforms and streaming devices: Smart TVs: Samsung, LG, Vizio, Sony (Android TV), TCL (Roku TV/Google TV), etc. Samsung, LG, Vizio, Sony (Android TV), TCL (Roku TV/Google TV), etc. Streaming Devices: Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Android TV. Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Android TV. Gaming Consoles: Xbox (One, Series X/S), PlayStation (4, 5). The activation process generally follows a similar pattern across devices, though specific button names or menu layouts might vary slightly. If you haven't already, the first step is to download and install the NFL app on your smart TV or streaming device. Access your TV's App Store: On your TV's home screen, navigate to the 'Apps,' 'App Store,' 'Google Play Store,' 'Roku Channel Store,' or 'Apple App Store' icon. Search for 'NFL': Use the search function to type in 'NFL' and locate the official NFL app. Install the App: Select the app and choose 'Install' or 'Download.' Once the app is installed, open it. You'll likely be greeted with a welcome screen or an option to sign in. Look for 'Sign In' or 'Activate': Within the app, you'll see an option to log in or activate your device. Select this. Note the Activation Code/URL: The app will typically display an activation code (a series of letters and numbers) and a web address (URL) like or (depending on your device). Keep this screen open on your TV. Read More – To watch Fox News on a live TV streaming service Via connect. Now, switch to a computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access. Go to the Activation Website: Open a web browser on your second device and type in the exact URL displayed on your TV screen (e.g., Enter the Activation Code: On the website, you'll be prompted to enter the activation code shown on your TV. Enter the code carefully. If you have an NFL+ or NFL+ Premium subscription: You'll be asked to log in with your account credentials. You'll be asked to log in with your account credentials. If you're activating for NFL Network/RedZone through a TV provider: You'll be prompted to select your TV provider (e.g., Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, Sling TV, etc.) and then log in with your TV provider account credentials. You'll be prompted to select your TV provider (e.g., Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, Sling TV, etc.) and then log in with your TV provider account credentials. If you have NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube TV: You'll likely activate by signing into your Google Account linked to your YouTube TV subscription. Confirm Activation: After successfully logging in, the website should confirm that your device has been activated. Once activated on the website, your TV screen should automatically refresh and display the NFL app's main interface, granting you access to content based on your subscriptions. You May Also Like – How do I activate my TLC TV via 'Activation Code Not Working' / 'Device Not Activating': Double-check that you've entered the code precisely as it appears, paying attention to uppercase and lowercase letters. Ensure you're on the correct activation URL for your device. Double-check that you've entered the code precisely as it appears, paying attention to uppercase and lowercase letters. Ensure you're on the correct activation URL for your device. 'TV Provider Login Issues': Verify your TV provider credentials by trying to log into their website directly. Ensure your subscription includes the NFL Network or RedZone. Verify your TV provider credentials by trying to log into their website directly. Ensure your subscription includes the NFL Network or RedZone. Internet Connection: A stable internet connection is crucial for both installing and activating the app. Check your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection. A stable internet connection is crucial for both installing and activating the app. Check your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection. App/Device Updates: Ensure your TV's operating system and the NFL app itself are updated to the latest versions. Outdated software can cause compatibility issues. Ensure your TV's operating system and the NFL app itself are updated to the latest versions. Outdated software can cause compatibility issues. Reinstall the App: As a last resort, try uninstalling the NFL app from your TV, restarting your TV, and then reinstalling the app before attempting activation again. With these steps, you should be able to seamlessly activate the NFL app on your TV and immerse yourself in all the action the National Football League has to offer. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
How to watch the comptroller debate: Levine vs. Brannan
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Democratic candidates for the New York City comptroller primary will face off in a 60-minute debate on PIX11 News Thursday night. The debate between Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Councilmember Justin Brannan will be hosted by PIX11's Dan Mannarino and Henry Rosoff. The two candidates will fight for the Democratic nomination for November's general election. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the debate: More Local News The debate starts at 7 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 29. The debate will air live on PIX11, and PIX11+ starting at 7 p.m. The debate will stream live on and the PIX11+ app on Roku, Amazon FireTV, Apple TV, and Samsung Smart TVs. For more information on the PIX11+ app, click here. Yes, the debate will be livestreamed in Mandarin and Spanish. To watch the debate in Mandarin or Spanish, click here. A Mandarin translation of the debate will also be livestreamed to the Chinese-American Planning Council's Facebook page. Make your voice heard! Submit questions for the candidates by commenting on PIX11's social media accounts, including X, Facebook and Instagram. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
