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Like many, many (many) other programmers, NBC Universal’s USA Network has had its own iOS app, USA Anywhere, for quite some time. However, users have been disappointed with the lack of past episode availability, among other foibles, so USA has just taken the wraps off a new app called Anywhere Plus, available for free on iTunes. You’ll now be able to watch all its programs a day after they air and back episodes for certain shows, assuming you’re signed up for the network with a cable provider. Even if you’re not, selected episodes are now available along with behind-the-scenes clips, interviews and the like. You’ll also get a program guide and the usual social network bells and whistles, so if you’ve been looking to get your Psych or Burn Notice fix on the go, hit the source.

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Via: 9 to 5 Mac

Source: iTunes

We may have had some connectivity issues during our livestream, but the magic of post production means a smooth podcast for your listening pleasure as usual. Aside from the usual topics like Netflix, 4K TVs and IPTV, Ben’s still wondering how Richard manages to have time to waste for watching multiple TV episodes — given our hectic schedules and all. Get to streaming below!

Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)

Producer: Joe Pollicino (@akaTRENT)

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If you’ve ever signed up for a Uplay account, your information could now be in the hands of criminals. Ubisoft’s confirmed that a security breach at one of its sites, now closed, has granted hackers access to sensitive user data (i.e., usernames, emails and passwords). Critically, no actual financial information was leaked, owing to the fact that Ubisoft doesn’t retain personal credit or debit card account numbers on its servers. Regardless, the Assassin’s Creed developer is taking proactive measures, contacting account holders directly and strongly advising them to update any related passwords. You can find the full email just after the break.

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While Netflix has scored some coups in original content, it has arguably been slacking on deals for conventional TV shows — Amazon has landed numerous exclusives on that front in recent months. Netflix may be making up for lost time, however, with a multi-year subscription exclusive in the US for Fox’s New Girl. Effective immediately, customers can stream the Zooey Deschanel comedy’s first season; further seasons will come online as they finish their initial TV runs. We doubt that New Girl by itself will lead to many converts from other services, but its presence on Netflix proves that Amazon can’t let its guard down.

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Via: Bloomberg

Source: Netflix

This week is all about July 4th, and as a result even some of our favorite TV shows are taking the week off. There are still a few things to get excited about with classic flicks like The Producers and The Kentucky Fried Movie arriving on Blu-ray, and the season finale of Christopher Guest’s excellent Family Tree on HBO. Look below for the highlight this week, followed after the break by our weekly listing of what to look out for in TV, Blu-ray and videogames.

UFC 162
Anderson “The Spider” Silva is considered by some as the greatest MMA fighter of all time, and this weekend the UFC’s middleweight title holder gets in the Octagon again versus Chris Weidman. This is Silva’s first fight in eight months, and if he wins it could lead to a superfight against either Jon Jones or Georges St-Pierre.
(UFC 162, PPV, July 6th 10PM)

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