Isaiah Januaries, Author at StreamDiag

YouTube TV fixes program guide bug on Roku devices

Published on: May 16, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

Google has rolled out a fix for a long-running YouTube TV Roku bug that showed outdated program guide data and frustrated millions of subscribers. The … Read more

Spectrum TV customers can now get Discovery+ for free

Published on: May 15, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

Starting May 14, 2026, Spectrum TV customers with eligible plans can watch Discovery+ with ads at no extra monthly cost. This change helps millions of … Read more

Streaming stick data collection: What Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Apple TV know about you

Published on: May 15, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

Most streaming sticks collect a lot of data from millions of households, which raises privacy concerns for people who just want to watch TV. Roku, … Read more

Roku OS 15.2 is here: Faster launches, smoother playback for Roku TVs and players

Published on: May 14, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

Roku OS 15.2 is rolling out to Roku TVs and streaming players. This update brings real performance improvements that cord-cutters and regular viewers will notice … Read more

Pistons games will return to free local TV for Detroit fans starting with the 2026-27 season

Published on: May 14, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

The Detroit Pistons have signed a multi-year deal with Scripps TV, bringing the team’s games back to free, over-the-air television for the first time in … Read more

Netflix bypasses Siri and Alexa with proprietary AI voice search for Smart TVs

Published on: May 13, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

Netflix wants to help users avoid feeling overwhelmed by too many choices. To do this, they are testing a new, advanced AI voice search feature. … Read more

The Vertical TV revolution: Why your next TV might be upright

Published on: May 13, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

Most major operating systems are updating their Smart TV interfaces to support vertical video, a trend known as Vertical TV. This shift is changing how … Read more

How to access local channels on Google TV Streamer

Published on: May 11, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

Watch Local Channels on Google TV Streamer

The Google TV Streamer is one of the most powerful entertainment hubs on the market. But for many consumers, the biggest hurdle is finding the … Read more

FreeCast Regional Streaming Sports Channels launch nationwide

Published on: May 9, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

FreeCast has launched its new Regional Streaming Sports Channels (RSSCs). The goal is to help fans who are tired of paying for several pricey services … Read more

Why Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro is outperforming the Google TV Streamer

Published on: May 7, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

The home entertainment landscape has shifted into a high-stakes battle of value versus vanity. As consumers upgrade aging dongles, the Google TV Streamer vs Onn … Read more

A simple guide to the best wrestling channels on YouTube TV

Published on: May 7, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

More wrestling fans are now watching online, moving away from traditional cable. Many are choosing streaming services to keep up with their favorite matches. Millions … Read more

Xfinity Scripps deal restores WXYZ and WMYD after month-long blackout

Published on: May 6, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

Xfinity restores WXYZ and WYMD in Detroit

Millions of households across Metro Detroit can finally tune back into their local news and favorite primetime shows. This follows a new Xfinity Scripps deal … Read more

YouTube TV keeps The Weather Channel and other networks in the Allen Media Group renewal

Published on: May 6, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

YouTube TV keeps The Weather Channel as part of a comprehensive, long-term carriage agreement finalized this week. The deal, struck between Google’s live streaming arm … Read more

Roku and TCL TV sued in a federal class action for bricking TVs with faulty automatic updates

Published on: May 5, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Roku, Inc. and TCL North America. The lawsuit alleges that the companies released several faulty software … Read more

Millions affected as HBO drops support for Fire OS 5 on legacy Fire TV devices

Published on: May 5, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

HBO drops support for Fire OS 5, leaving owners of older Amazon Fire TV Sticks and devices unable to access the Max app (formerly HBO … Read more

How to access local channels on Samsung TV Plus

Published on: May 4, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

It is easy to get local channels on Samsung TV Plus. Just connect an over-the-air antenna to your TV’s coaxial port and run an Auto … Read more

Unlock deep dives, custom AI videos, and smart controls with Gemini for TV

Published on: May 4, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

Gemini recently evolved from a basic voice assistant into a core part of the Google TV experience. Gemini for TV shifted from simple commands to … Read more

Google TV will soon display YouTube Shorts videos directly on your home screen

Published on: April 30, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

On April 29, 2026, Google announced that Google TV will soon display YouTube Shorts videos in a new row called “Short videos for you” on … Read more

Philo adds more free channels to its massive no-cost lineup

Published on: April 29, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

Philo is accelerating its push into the free ad-supported streaming television market with a bold expansion. As of April 2026, Philo adds more free channels … Read more

The top streaming sticks released in 2026, their prices and features

Published on: April 28, 2026 by Isaiah Januaries

If your favorite streaming app has been sluggish lately, it might be time for an upgrade. The new streaming sticks released in 2026 focus on … Read more