Plex is a multifaceted program and app that utilizes cloud services and physical storage devices like computers and stand alone servers to allow users to access and share their entire collections of music, movies, TV shows and pictures over their family of internet connected devices. Plex has an ever expanding number of features that includes free on-demand movies, podcasts and news aggregation. It also provides a dependable DVR option for cord cutters and cord shavers looking to save money on expensive services.
Plex is entering a new phase in its development as a media center. Its latest feature, which is rolling out to Plex users today, is called Plex Web Shows. It is a partnership between Plex and multiple content studios that brings a ton of web based entertainment to the table. New partners include Bonnier, Conde Nast, Fandor,…
Is Plex Shutting down? No. Variety recently reported that Plex is ending support for the Plex Cloud. What is the Plex Cloud. It is an interconnected network of cloud-based services that was integrated into Plex that allowed users to access video directly from the Internet instead of relying on having a local server (computer that…
Silicon Dust, a company known for its HDHomeRun TV tuner technology launched a new $35.00 per month live tv streaming service. The Silicon Dust streaming service runs directly through the company’s HDHomeRun products. This has a benefit that is being overlooked by many. It provides the first completely legal way to stream live cable channels through Plex. Plex…
Plex has been a featured app on streaming devices for almost as long as Netflix and Hulu. While it was not nearly as well known years ago when it first hit the scene it is now easy to find on seemingly every major platform in the industry including even smart TV operating systems like LG’s Web…
Plex is looking to expand the reach of its app with Podcasts. Podcasts and apps have been growing more and more popular over the past 5 years as users look to get more media they don’t have to watch to enjoy while going about their lives. The Podcasts are part of Plex’s march to be…
