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Metro
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
The completely free streaming service that's 'like DIY Netflix' with 25,000,000
'Free' and 'streaming' are two words rarely seen together these days, and many of us spend upwards of £30 each month on the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney Plus. If you're trying to cut costs, you might have considered one of the lesser-known free streaming services. Tubi, which boasts 97 million users, is one of these, as well as Pluto TV. But even more under the radar is Plex. It's what's known as a FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) service, meaning it collects shows into a playlist with ad breaks, giving the feel of watching a TV channel. You can watch on-demand content and stream live TV on Plex too, but it started off as a free media-server software, allowing users to stream content they already own on their computer onto a TV. According to its website, Plex now boasts 25,000,000 users. Plex launched in the late 2000s as a place where users could house their own music or video files. It still does this, and is popular for the way it organises the content in the same way services such as Netflix and Disney Plus do. In 2019, the app introduced an ad-supported on-demand streaming service and free-to-stream live TV channels. This means, just like with Tubi and Pluto TV, there are automated ad breaks while streaming on Plex. It's completely free, thanks to the revenue generated by the adverts, but there is a paid version of Plex too. The 'Plex Pass' costs £4.99 per month (or £49.99 per year and £189.99 for a lifetime pass) and allows users to record content, download content for offline streaming and skip intro credits. Meanwhile, it costs £1.99 per month or £19.99 per year to be able to stream from anywhere or on any device outside your own home. Last February Plex added a rental service, meaning users can pay to stream new releases in the app, rather than paying a regular subscription to watch them on Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Prime and the like. Plex can be accessed through a web browser, or you can download the app via your mobile device's app store, Amazon Fire TV, Android, and Apple TV. When it comes to putting together your own library of downloaded content, you'll need to set up a Plex Media Server. It sounds complicated, but Plex guides you through the process. All you really need to do is provide the files and it automatically organises your library for you. If that's not for you, or you don't have any of your own downloaded content, you can go ahead and stream the content already provided by Plex straight away. Metro's Ellie Hutchings tried Plex for herself, to see if it's worth the hype: 'I didn't expect much from Plex's free offerings, and it's true that you won't find anything new or trending on the platform. Nevertheless, I was pleasantly surprised. If you're happy to have a dig through the extensive library or try things you might not have heard of before, there are some hidden gems to be found — especially if you're into older or niche content. 'And watching the ad-supported content is really no different to the experience of watching ordinary TV channels with adverts, with breaks every 15 minutes or so and lasting two to three minutes. Usually, there was also a countdown showing how long of the adbreak was left, too. 'In addition, I found the Plex interface very user-friendly, and I like that it shows the Rotten Tomatoes score and IMDb ratings of each title. It also suggests similar titles you can watch on Plex when selecting a particular movie or TV show. 'Honestly, my only gripe at this point is that there's no option to watch with subtitles.' As for what you can watch, Plex boasts thousands of free, on-demand movies and TV shows and over 600 channels of free, live TV. The most notable offerings include every episode of Rowan Atkinson's Mr Bean, US zombie horror series Z Nation, 11 seasons of paranormal reality show Ghost Hunters, five seasons of Charlie Sheen's sitcom Anger Management, and popular sci-fi series Sanctuary. There's also episodes of Baywatch and Kim's Convenience, while movies that are free to stream include 2004 romcom The Girl Next Door, 90s James Bond parody Austin Powers, and 1992 drama Damage, which inspired hit Netflix show Obsession. Meanwhile, live channels include GB News, Homes Under the Hammer, Tennis+, and a wide variety of crime offerings. Plex also has a feature called Discover Credits, which allows you to find out more about the cast of the films and TV shows on the service, including their filmography and where you can watch their other roles. The service has proved popular with users and even has an entire subreddit dedicated to it, where users share advice on how to use Plex. One Reddit user described it as 'like Netflix, but for movies/shows you own', while another echoed 'I call it DIY Netflix'. On Amazon, reviewer Fiorina said: 'From the moment I downloaded Plex onto my Firestick, I was hooked,' adding 'the streaming quality is top-notch'. More Trending Chas E wrote: 'Fantastic app. This works with no problems at all,' and ItsGherks called it 'jaw-droppingly good'. However, some were disappointed with the frequency of the adverts, with Outsiderny complaining of 'too many adverts that increase once you're hooked'. Dillonsauntie pointed out that it's 'worth the very annoying and very frequent ads to see things that are difficult or expensive to access elsewhere.' View More » This article was first published on June 5, 2025. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
The free streaming service with 25,000,000 users that's 'like DIY Netflix'
'Free' and 'streaming' are two words rarely seen together these days, and many of us spend upwards of £30 each month on the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus. If you're trying to cut costs, you might have considered one of the lesser-known free streaming services. Tubi, which boasts 97 million users, is one of these, as well as Pluto TV. But even more under the radar is Plex. It's what's known as a FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) service, meaning it collects shows into a playlist with ad breaks, giving the feel of watching a TV channel. You can watch on-demand content and stream live TV on Plex too, but it started off as a free media-server software, allowing users to stream content they already own on their computer onto a TV. According to its website, Plex now boasts 25,000,000 users. Plex launched in the late 2000s as a place where users could house their own music or video files. It still does this, and is popular for the way it organises the content in the same way services such as Netflix and Disney Plus do. In 2019, the app introduced an ad-supported on-demand streaming service and free-to-stream live TV channels. This means, just like with Tubi and Pluto TV, there are automated ad breaks while streaming on Plex. It's completely free, thanks to the revenue generated by the adverts, but there is a paid version of Plex too. The 'Plex Pass' costs £4.99 per month (or £49.99 per year and £189.99 for a lifetime pass) and allows users to record content, download content for offline streaming and skip intro credits. Meanwhile, it costs £1.99 per month or £19.99 per year to be able to stream from anywhere or on any device outside your own home. Last February Plex added a rental service, meaning users can pay to stream new releases in the app, rather than paying a regular subscription to watch them on Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Prime and the like. Plex can be accessed through a web browser, or you can download the app via your mobile device's app store, Amazon Fire TV, Android and Apple TV. When it comes to putting together your own library of downloaded content, you'll need to set up a Plex Media Server. It sounds complicated, but Plex guides you through the process. All you really need to do is provide the files and it automatically organises your library for you. If that's not for you, or you don't have any of your own downloaded content, you can go ahead and stream the content already provided by Plex straight away. As for what you can watch, Plex boasts thousands of free, on-demand movies and TV shows and over 600 channels of free, live TV. The most notable offerings include every episode of Rowan Atkinson's Mr Bean, US zombie horror series Z Nation, 11 seasons of paranormal reality show Ghost Hunters, five seasons of Charlie Sheen's sitcom Anger Management and popular sci-fi series Sanctuary. There's also episodes of Baywatch and Kim's Convenience, while movies that are free to stream include 2004 romcom The Girl Next Door, 90s James Bond parody Austin Powers and 1992 drama Damage, which inspired hit Netflix show Obsession. Meanwhile, live channels include GB News, Homes Under the Hammer, Tennis+ and a wide variety of crime offerings. Plex also has a feature called Discover Credits, which allows you to find out more about the cast of the films and TV shows on the service, including their filmography and where you can watch their other roles. The service has proved popular with users and even has an entire subreddit dedicated to it, where users share advice on how to use Plex. One Reddit user described it as 'like Netflix, but for movies/shows you own', while another echoed 'I call it DIY Netflix'. More Trending On Amazon, reviewer Fiorina said: 'From the moment I downloaded Plex onto my Firestick, I was hooked,' adding 'the streaming quality is top-notch'. Chas E wrote: 'Fantastic app. This works with no problems at all,' and ItsGherks called it 'jaw-droppingly good'. However, some were disappointed with the frequency of the adverts, with Outsiderny complaining of 'too many adverts that increase once you're hooked'. View More » Dillonsauntie pointed out that it's 'worth the very annoying and very frequent ads to see things that are difficult or expensive to access elsewhere.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Owen Wilson responds to series being compared to 'one of TV's biggest shows ever' MORE: Jonathan Joss' husband says he 'held his face together' in his final moments MORE: I binge-watch TV for a living – here are my recommendations for June
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pixalate Releases Top 100 Connected TV (CTV) Bundle ID Rankings For Global Open Programmatic Ad Spend on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Apple TV in May 2025
The Bundle ID for 'Samsung TV Plus' (g15147002586) ranked first on 'Samsung Smart TV', while the Bundle ID for 'Hulu' led on Roku ( On Apple TV, the Bundle ID for 'Plex' (383457673) was the most popular, and on Amazon Fire TV, the Bundle ID for 'Lifetime' (b00e5nh6yg) held the No. 1 spot London, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate, the leading global platform for ad fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics, today released the May 2025 Top 100 Most Popular Bundle IDs for Global Open Programmatic Connected TV (CTV) Advertising. Pixalate analyzed more than 1.5 billion impressions across 5.1k+ CTV apps with open programmatic advertising to compile this research. The rankings are based on global open programmatic advertising data, as measured by Pixalate. The Bundle IDs are ranked after invalid traffic (IVT) is removed. The reports also include the top 10 most popular Bundle IDs for each CTV platform in key regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Latin America (LATAM). Key Findings: On Amazon Fire TV, the top 100 Bundle IDs map to 86 distinct CTV apps On Roku, the top 100 Bundle IDs map to 83 distinct CTV apps On Apple TV, the top 100 Bundle IDs map to 94 distinct CTV apps On Samsung Smart TV, the top 100 Bundle IDs map to 79 distinct CTV appsTop 10 Most Popular Bundle IDs for programmatic advertising in CTV (May 2025) - Roku Bundle ID App Name App Store ID Developer Name Hulu 2285 Hulu LLC 74519 Pluto TV - Free Movies/Shows 74519 Pluto Inc. 151908 The Roku Channel 151908 Roku 43465 Fubo: Watch Live TV & Sports 43465 fubo TLC GO 90765 Discovery Communications, LLC 41468 Tubi - Free Movies & TV 41468 Tubi, Inc 35058 Lifetime 35058 A+E Global Media 75636 Travel Channel GO 75636 Scripps Networks LLC 46041 Sling TV - Live Sports, News, Shows + Freestream 46041 Sling TV L.L.C. AMC 12716 AMC NetworksTop 10 Most Popular Bundle IDs for programmatic advertising in CTV (May 2025) - Amazon Fire TV Bundle ID App Name App Store ID Developer Name b00e5nh6yg Lifetime B00E5NH6YG A+E Networks b00kdsgipk Pluto TV - Watch Free Movies, Shows & Live TV B00KDSGIPK Pluto TV b019dchdzk Fubo: Watch Live TV & Sports, Shows, Movies & News B019DCHDZK fuboTV b00odc5n80 Sling TV B00ODC5N80 Sling TV LLC b075nthvjw Tubi: Watch Free Movies & TV Shows B075NTHVJW Tubi, Inc b004y1wcde Plex: Stream Movies & TV B004Y1WCDE Plex, Inc. b00e81o27y ESPN for Fire TV B00E81O27Y ESPN Distribution, Inc. b01j62q632 DIRECTV B01J62Q632 DIRECTV b07bkpfxtj Philo: Live TV, Movies, Shows and Free Channels B07BKPFXTJ Philo Hulu for Fire TV B00F4A1GN6 Hulu Top 10 Most Popular Bundle IDs for programmatic advertising in CTV (May 2025) - Apple TV Bundle ID App Name App Store ID Developer Name 383457673 Plex: Watch Live TV and Movies 383457673 Plex Inc. 1508186374 Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies 1508186374 Peacock TV LLC 905401434 Fubo: Watch Live TV & Sports 905401434 fuboTV Inc. 493619333 MLB 493619333 MLB 330879884 Scripps News 330879884 Media Convergence Group, Inc. 751712884 Pluto TV: Stream Movies/Shows 751712884 389781154 NFL 389781154 NFL Enterprises LLC 542511686 NBC Sports 542511686 NBCUniversal Media, LLC 307184892 CBS Sports App: Scores & News 307184892 CBS Interactive 331786748 CNN: Breaking US & World News 331786748 CNN Interactive Group, 10 Most Popular Bundle IDs for programmatic advertising in CTV (May 2025) - Samsung Smart TV Bundle ID App Name App Store ID Developer Name g15147002586 SAMSUNG TV PLUS G15147002586 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. g00002687241 Plex G00002687241 Plex, Inc. g17243010190 ESPN G17243010190 ESPN g19068012619 fuboTV G19068012619 fuboTV Inc. g17198010041 Sling TV G17198010041 Sling TV L.L.C. g22223020133 Philo: Shows, Movies, and Live TV G22223020133 Philo, Inc. g00011404933 WeatherNation G00011404933 WeatherNation g15115002089 Tubi - Free Movies & TV G15115002089 Tubi, Inc. g16300008593 Xumo Play G16300008593 Xumo LLC g19171013163 tvplus G19171013163 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Why is it important to see the top Bundle IDs for CTV apps?In CTV advertising, programmatic advertisers use 'Bundle IDs' to identify specific CTV apps. A lack of standardization around the syntax of Bundle IDs has led to confusion around targeting and measurement, creating a vulnerability that ad fraudsters can exploit. Pixalate's Bundle ID to App Store ID mapping APIs can help by consistently handling Bundle IDs, ensuring accurate tracking, measurement, and reporting. Additionally, the IAB Tech Lab has issued guidelines for using app IDs, and OpenRTB 2.6 has offered support for Channel and Network Objects information to avoid overloading the Bundle ID field. Download the Top 100 CTV Bundle IDs in April 2025 for each platform here: Samsung Smart TVAmazon Fire TVApple TVRoku About PixalatePixalate 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). content of this press release, and the May 2025 Top 100 Most Popular Bundle IDs for Global Open Programmatic Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Report (the 'Report'), reflects Pixalate's opinions with respect to factors that Pixalate believes may be useful to the digital media industry. Any insights shared are grounded in Pixalate's proprietary technology and analytics, which Pixalate is continuously evaluating and updating. Any references to outside sources in the Indexes and herein 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 in the time period studied. 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
Android Authority
03-06-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Walmart's $50 Onn 4K Pro just got a major upgrade to Android TV 14
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Walmart's Onn 4K Pro has received its long-overdue update to Android TV 14. The update's changelog mentions a new security patch level and minor bug fixes. Users have reported that the update also includes a new boot screen with a black background. Some users report that Dolby Vision issues remain unresolved or worsened for certain apps like Plex. Walmart launched the Onn 4K Pro in May 2024 with Google TV based on Android TV 12 out of the box. As we noted in our Onn 4K Pro review, it is an impressive Chromecast 4K competitor that doubles up as a Google Assistant-based smart speaker. However, users who bought this $50 streaming box have complained about the lack of updates, especially platform updates. There's good news, though, as a new update is rolling out to Onn 4K Pro that bumps it up to Android TV 14. Reddit user geeeman5510 spotted an update to the Onn 4K Pro and shared its update screen, which highlights the platform update to Android TV 14: The changelog also mentions a security patch level update and minor bug fixes. Based on user comments, the update seems to be rolling out in the US, as users in Canada are not yet receiving it. Beyond the changelog, users mention that the update fixes lag issues and provides a smoother experience. Apparently, there's also a new boot screen with a black background. Some users point out that the update possibly fixes the always-on Dolby Vision bug with Netflix, though it is possible that the issue could have been resolved through a Netflix app update. However, one user mentions that their Settings app crashes when navigating to the 'Match content frame rate' stub. Another user mentions that enabling content adaptive switching breaks Dolby Vision, forcing Dolby Vision content in apps like Plex to fall back to HDR. If you have the Onn 4K Pro, check your box to see if you have received the Android TV 14 update. Let us know your experience with Dolby Vision content and any other changes you find in the new update in the comments below! Walmart onn 4K Pro Walmart onn 4K Pro Exceptional value • Lost remote finder • USB port adds a lot of extra functionality MSRP: $49.88 The best affordable Google TV streaming box not made by Google. The Onn 4K Pro packs a ton of features unavailable on the Chromecast with Google TV, including a lost remote finder, improved performance, and a USB port, and yet it retails for the same price! See price at Walmart Walmart onn 4K Pro Android TV streaming device Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Rain In España episode 1 to 10 in Hindi: Check out free streaming platforms for all episode of ‘The Rain In España'
The Rain In España: The Rain In España is a 2023 Philippine teen romantic drama series directed by Theodore Boborol. It is adapted from the popular Wattpad novel by Gwy Saludes. The story follows Kalix, a Legal Management student from a family of doctors. And Luna, an Architecture student at the University of Santo Tomas, who fall in love amid academic pressures, family expectations, and personal ambitions. Viki trouxe o drama filipino The Rain in España, e finalmente chegou minha hora de dar o play!(E sei que existe sequência no mesmo universo, já que é baseado em uma novel.)Para quem nunca assistiu nada das Filipinas, é uma ótima oportunidade - super indico!No começo, pode… The series, consisting of 10 episodes, shows their passionate yet complicated relationship, including heartbreak and a reunion as young professionals. The show has gained popularity for its heartfelt storytelling and performances. The main lead of this drama are Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo. Viewers can watch all episodes 1 to 10 with Hindi subtitles on various free streaming platforms listed below. The Rain In España episodes 1 to 10 with Hindi subtitles Fans searching for The Rain In España Hindi subtitles and free streaming platforms can currently watch the full season on Rakuten Viki. It offers the series for free with ads and multiple subtitle options, including English and others. Although Hindi subtitles are not officially listed on all platforms, viewers can watch with Hindi subtitles on YouTube & TikTok. Plex also streams the entire season, providing easy access to all episodes online. 9. The Rain in Espana (2023)Salah satu drama asean paling seru yang pernah gw tonton! 🫶🏻Kisahnya Luna, mahasiswi arsitektur yang naksir Kalix. Dia mahasiswa team yang ini top tier sih wkwk 🤣Btw gw stres tiap lu ngomong bahasa Inggris buset 😭 Where to watch The Rain In España episodes 1 to 10 in Hindi for free? If you are looking to watch The Rain In España episodes 1 to 10 in Hindi, here are some free and legal streaming platforms: Plex TV: The series is officially available on Plex TV, where you can watch all episodes for free after signing up. YouTube: Some channels upload Hindi-dubbed versions or explainers of The Rain In España episodes. Viva 1 App: This app offers free streaming of The Rain In España. It's a good alternative if Plex is not accessible in your region. Using VPN Services: If the show is geo-restricted in your country, using a VPN can help you access streaming platforms like Plex or Viki.
