Plex just added 4 new free live TV channels to its streaming lineup. Published Oct 4, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT Amanda Kondolojy is the managing editor for all things entertainment and streaming at Pocket-lint. She is based in central Florida and is a film fanatic, binge TV enthusiast and video game junkie. She is proud to have covered the entertainment industry as a writer and editor for a number of outlets in the past, including the Orlando Sentinel, Tom's Guide, TV by the Numbers, and more. She holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication and Government from George Mason University. Want to reach out? Contact Amanda.K -at- valnetinc -dot- com While Plex has historically been known as a media server app, the service made a hard pivot into the world of FAST (free ad-supported TV) back in 2019, and has quickly become a leader in this space, now boasting a massive lineup of over 600 always-on live-streaming channels. Though competitors like The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Tubi are perhaps better known in the FAST streaming world, Plex's sheer volume of channels (which is the largest of any other free app, easily beating out The Roku Channel which has 500+ channels) has made it an important part of the streaming media landscape. Fortunately for fans of this platform, it looks like Plex isn't slowing down with its new channels and has expanded its free live television lineup once again for October, with four newly available channels that specifically appeal to fans of reality TV. Plex adds more free TV streaming in October. Four new channels join the app's growing lineup. No matter whether you're into cooking, personal development, or dark, paranormal history, this month's update to Plex's ever-expanding list of channels has something for everyone. Here's the full list of new channels, per Cord Cutter News: Real Emergency Featuring clips from the YouTube channel of the same name this channel focuses on incident response and public-safety coverage with short, digestible stories based on archival footage of rescues, traffic collisions, medical calls, and coordinated emergency operations. This channel also has educational segments that explain procedures used by first responders. The GrowthDay Network pulls content from the app of the same name and features highlights from Brendon Burchard's podcasts, YouTube videos, live events, and more. Topics covered include mental and physical health, relationships, faith, money, business, motivation and more. Paranormal Chronicles If you're looking for something spooky, this channel features segments from classic paranormal TV series including A Haunting, Death Walker with Nick Groff, Ghost Stories, Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, Monsters & Mysteries in America, and Sam and Colby. The channel is also set to debut some original content later this year. The Great British Baking Show As one of the most-successful cooking competition shows of the 21st century, it might feel a little overwhelming to get started with The Great British Baking Show. However, this new live-streaming show features highlights from the long-running competition series including signature technical and showstopper rounds, along with shorter recaps and behind-the-scenes material that has been packaged for FAST broadcast. Getting started with this app is easy. Accessing Plex's massive library of free live TV channels is super easy, simply download the offical Plex app (available on all major platforms including Roku, Google TV devices, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TVs, LG TVs, Xbox, PlayStation, Android, and iOS), and then to the Live TV section of the app by selecting the Live TV option from the top menu. Plex's live TV guide will then automatically populate and you can search or browse for any of the 600+ channels currently in Plex's lineup. Like other FAST apps like Pluto TV or Tubi, Plex does not require a login to access. Simply download the app and you can start streaming immediately. Alternatively, Plex also offers a free web app that you can access here, also with no login required.

Plex has added 4 new free live channels to start october 2026. October 2, 2026 Plex has expanded its free live television lineup with four newly available channels, broadening the ad-supported options users can stream without a paid subscription. The additions, Real Emergency, Growththday, Paranormal Chronicles, and The Great British Baking Show, appeared across the service's channel guide in recent days and are accessible on supported devices through the standard Plex app. Real Emergency focuses on incident response and public-safety coverage. Programming draws from archival footage of rescues, traffic collisions, medical calls, and coordinated emergency operations, along with shorter segments that explain procedures used by first responders. The channel runs continuously, cycling through longer features and brief explainers so viewers can join at any point. Episodes emphasize operational details such as scene management, equipment deployment, and inter-agency communication rather than dramatized reenactments. Growththday presents lifestyle and personal-development material organized around daily routines, skill-building, and incremental habit changes. Segments cover topics ranging from time management and basic financial tracking to home organization and introductory fitness sequences. The schedule mixes hosted programs with shorter instructional clips, allowing the channel to function as background viewing or as a source of practical suggestions. Content is arranged so that related topics appear in loose thematic blocks throughout the day. Paranormal Chronicles concentrates on unexplained events, historical mysteries, and reported anomalous experiences. The lineup includes investigations of locations associated with unusual claims, reviews of archival documents, and discussions of folklore tied to specific regions. Programs vary in length, with some episodes built around a single case and others surveying multiple accounts. The channel maintains a steady rotation that intersperses newer productions with older specials already cleared for free distribution. The Great British Baking Show channel carries episodes and related segments from the long-running competition series centered on amateur bakers completing timed challenges. Installations feature the signature technical and showstopper rounds, along with shorter recaps and behind-the-scenes material that has been packaged for linear broadcast. The channel's schedule repeats selected seasons and standalone specials, giving viewers multiple opportunities to watch particular challenges without navigating an on-demand library. These four channels join an existing collection of free linear feeds that Plex aggregates from content partners. Users locate them inside the Live TV section of the app after signing in with a free account. Playback includes periodic advertising breaks, consistent with the rest of the ad-supported tier, and does not require an additional purchase or trial conversion. Availability can differ slightly by region because of licensing windows, though the channels are listed in the majority of markets where Plex already offers free live television. The expansion continues a pattern in which the platform adds niche and established programming to its free guide rather than restricting new titles to the paid Plex Pass tier. Real Emergency and Paranormal Chronicles extend the service's factual and specialty categories, while Growththday adds another lifestyle option and The Great British Baking Show supplies a recognizable competition format already familiar to many streaming audiences. Device support follows the same pattern as other free channels, covering smart televisions, streaming sticks, mobile apps, and web browsers where the Plex client is installed. Viewers who already use the free tier can add the channels to a favorites list or include them in custom guide filters. No separate registration step is required beyond the existing Plex login. The company has not published a detailed schedule of further additions, but the current guide update demonstrates that partner-supplied linear feeds remain a route for bringing both original niche programming and catalog series onto the platform at no direct cost to the viewer. Please add Cord Cutters News as a source for your Google News feed HERE. Please follow Cord Cutters News on Facebook and X for more news, tips, and reviews. Need cord cutting tech support? Join its Cord Cutting Tech Support Facebook Group for help. Disclaimer: To address the growing use of ad blockers Cord Cutters News now use affiliate links to sites like http://Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. Affiliate links help sites like Cord Cutters News, stay open. Affiliate links cost you nothing but help me support my family. Cord Cutters News do not allow paid reviews on this site. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Meta unveils new VR glasses with built-in AI, calls it the "most advanced device yet" Business Thursday 24/September/2026 08:30 AM New Delhi: Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta has unveiled "Meta VR Glasses," which it describes as its "most advanced device yet," combining built-in Meta AI with virtual reality capabilities in a pair of glasses weighing roughly the same as a deck of cards, the company said in a statement. Meta's latest VR glasses can be operated through voice commands, eye movements and hand gestures, allowing users to play movies, open applications, adjust their workspace and conduct searches without the need for controllers. ADVERTISING "We've integrated your Meta AI agent directly into the operating system," the company said. The latest VR glasses are five times lighter than the Meta Quest 3, largely due to a two-part design. While the glasses house the sensors and display, a separate puck connected through an optical tether handles computing, battery and storage functions and can be clipped to a pocket or bag. The device features Meta's 5K Infinite Display based on micro-OLED panels, offering 37 pixels per degree to improve visual clarity and text legibility. It also uses ultra-compact pancake lenses designed specifically for the device. "It's also a next-generation computing platform, giving you a multi-screen private workspace, turning any flat surface into a keyboard and touchpad, and allowing you to get work done from wherever you are, without needing extra hardware," the company said in a release. The glasses support Dolby Vision for enhanced colour, contrast and visual detail, while Dolby Atmos spatial audio is integrated directly into the frames, according to the company. "Meta VR Glasses are the first ever IMAX Enhanced certified VR device and will be one of the only ways to experience select films in IMAX's exclusive expanded aspect ratio at home," Meta said, adding that users will also be able to watch "VR Enhanced versions of iconic films like Avengers: Infinity War and Star Wars: A New Hope in the new Disney Immersive Cinema by ILM app." According to the release, Meta is working with streaming and entertainment platforms including Prime Video, YouTube, DIRECTV, AMC+, Crunchyroll, Plex, ESPN and Tubi to expand the media offerings available on its VR glasses. Peacock, HBO Max and Paramount+ will also make their 3D content catalogues available on the device for the first time. Also, the company's content library will continue to expand, with thousands of titles expected to be available internationally when Meta VR Glasses launch, including 3D titles from Lionsgate. "We're also partnering with director James Cameron and Lightstorm Vision to debut "first time in 3D" blockbusters in 2027," it added. The company is also introducing hologram technology that will create a photorealistic digital representation of users, capturing their expressions and reactions in real time to enable hands-free video calls on Meta VR Glasses.