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MLB.TV Sets Streaming Records
Just a few days ago, we published a report that baseball fans were watching the sport’s return, but they weren’t doing it on traditional television. We found out where they’re watching – MLB.TV. New information from SportsBusiness seems to back that up with data that shows MLB.TV is seeing record usage so far this season.…
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Sunday’s PGA Championship on ESPN had Highest Cable Viewership Since 2010
The PGA Championship wrapped up Sunday on ESPN, finishing off as the most-watched edition of the event on cable in 10 years. The Championship held at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California pulled in 1,965,000 viewers on average during the final round which aired from noon to 3 pm on Sunday. That’s up 60 percent from last’s…
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ESPN+ Raises Its Price August 12 – Subscribe Now to Lock In Lower Price for 1 Year
On Wednesday, August 12, ESPN+ will raise its price from $4.99/month to $5.99/month. While that’s only a $1 difference, it’s a 20% price increase for the streaming service. The good news is that for existing subscribers, the price will stay locked in at $4.99 per month for one year. So, if you’re interested in a…
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FOX News is Launching an International Streaming Service
Today FOX News announced the launch of “Fox News International,” a streaming service featuring live content from FOX News Channel and FOX Business networks for users outside the U.S. The service will first launch in Mexico on August 20, with Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom all getting access on September 17. Its scheduled to…
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TiVo’s Stream 4k is Its Fastest-Selling Hardware
TiVo’s Stream 4k is selling faster than any of the company’s previous hardware releases. The little TV dongle was released in May at an introductory price that lasted long into the summer, which may play a part in why the hardware keeps flying off retail shelves (or more like virtual ones). The device, named Best…
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TCL Reveals Its 2020 Roku TV Lineup, Starting at $400
TCL announced Tuesday pricing and availability of its new TCL Roku TV models from its 5 and 6 Series lines. The new models are available starting today. This is the first time that 5-Series Roku TV models from TCL will feature Quantum Dot (QLED) color technology to deliver better brightness and wider color volume. “With…
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Roku Asks FCC to Deny Charter’s Data Cap Petition
Roku is asking the Federal Communications Commission to deny a request from Charter Communications to add data caps to its Spectrum broadband plans. The response comes roughly a month after we reported on Charter’s efforts to remove a ban on imposing data caps that was put in place as part of its 2016 merger with…
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Disney Acquires Stock in FaceBank Ahead of FuboTV Plans for an IPO
FuboTV was set to share its Q2 financial report Monday but delayed the release of the report at the last minute. We now know that the cause of the delay was likely a move by Walt Disney Co. to acquire over 6 million shares of FaceBank Group, the company that merged with FuboTV in April.…
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Locast Expands to Minneapolis-St. Paul
Locast, the nonprofit-run local broadcast TV streaming service, is now available in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market. The service will reach over 50 counties across Minnesota and Wisconsin. “For the first time, more than 4 million Minnesotans will be able to watch their local TV stations on their phones, tablets, laptops or streaming media devices,” said…
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Rumors Suggest Disney Is Dialing Back Physical 4K Releases for Older Movies
Recent rumors suggest Disney has no plans to release live-action catalog titles on 4K physical media (4K Blu-ray) moving forward — instead focusing more on digital downloads and its streaming platforms. Before we get further into the details, it’s worth stating a few points from the outset: These are rumors. These rumors really only cover…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime the Week of August 10, 2020
This week, Netflix is getting books 1-4 of The Legend of Korra, the follow-up series to Avatar: The Last Airbender, along with Les Misérables where Anne Hathaway won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. Hulu has all the reality and competition shows you could watch this week, including Chopped, Naked and Afraid, Worst…
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Amazon Replaces Twitch Prime with ‘Prime Gaming’
Amazon announced today that it has retired the name Twitch Prime and has relaunched the “home for gamers” as Prime Gaming. “Prime members already get the best of TV, movies, and music, and now we’re expanding our entertainment offerings to include the best of gaming,” Prime Gaming GM Larry Plotnick shared in a statement. “We’re…
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The Dan Patrick Show Will Stream Exclusively on Peacock
Peacock announced today that The Dan Patrick Show will stream exclusively on Peacock. The show will be available for free on the streaming platform and will air weekdays from 9 am to noon ET. The Dan Patrick Show features the sportscaster and radio personality covering breaking sports news, pop culture commentary, and A-list interviews. “I’m…
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HBO Max Pressures Amazon to Make a Deal by End of Year
With a distribution deal still not in place months after the launch of HBO Max, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar is putting pressure on Amazon to come to an agreement before the holiday season. In an interview with Bloomberg, Kilar talked through the negotiations with Amazon, commenting that he’s “optimistic” that the service will be available…
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How to Watch AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh Without Cable
Fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins can catch games on AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh on one service. With sports beginning to make a comeback, many cord cutters are looking for ways to watch their favorite teams without cable. Here’s how to do it. Note: only viewers who live in the in-market area for the teams…
