AOL On was created as a successor to

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. The launch was announced at the 2012 Digital Content NewFront. AOL On creates news and entertainment reports in the form of short video clips, as well as original web series. All videos are available on demand online or on the

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and

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History

AOL On was created in April 2012. Content includes current events, breaking news, entertainment, new tech and more. Video clips can be viewed on demand at on.aol.com. On December 12, 2012, AOL announced they released an app for the TV Premier On June 24, 2014, CNET announced that AOL had added AOL On to the

. AOL On was added to the

in October 6 of 2014 In late 2015, it was reported by

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that AOL On's media partners were unhappy with the service's distribution model. On October 4, 2018, MakeUseOf revealed that AOL On had a secret

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channel, providing access to the streaming service of Roku-branded smart TV devices.

AOL Originals

Through AOL On, AOL offers multiple original series. The majority of the shows are documentaries. They also release news segments and videos. *City Ballet: Documentary on the lives of

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dancers. *#candidlynicole: A "dirty"

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. *Anthony Eats America: Anthony visits different restaurants and foods from all across America. *Inspiration Point: A show on create neat arts and crafts. *Second Chances: A show highlighting women who have gone through dire troubles overcame them. *Hardwired: The latest tech news & gadgets. *Flat Out: A high-end documentary about the daily life and struggles of

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as he aspires to be a top

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racer. *

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*True Trans With Laura Jane Grace: A documentary on the lives of

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and various other people across America who identify as transgender. *The Future Starts Here: A human interest series focusing on the influences technology holds over human behavior.

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