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YouTube Shorts Averages 70 Billion Daily Views
YouTube’s take on TikTok is its own beast. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai disclosed that YouTube Shorts, its short-form video format that apes the experience of TikTok, is averaging 70 billion daily views. The videos are watched by an average of 2 billion signed-in users each month, he added. The performance of shorts has helped drive…
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Actors and Studio Representatives Restarted Talks Today To End the Strike
SAG-AFTRA’s negotiating committee said company executives asked to return to the bargaining table with official talks underway today. The request came on the guild’s 100th day on the picket line. “It is clear that the strength and solidarity shown by our members has sent an unmistakable message to the CEOs,” the committee said in an…
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Walmart’s ‘$4.08’ 5G Wireless Plan From MobileX is Available at Nearly 1,000 Stores
After launching in Walmart last month, prepaid wireless service provider MobileX is now available at nearly 1,000 stores across the U.S. The company made headlines last month by offering a “$4.08 a month” plan that seemingly undercut all other competitors. We break down the ins and outs of the plan, and what you actually get,…
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Vidgo Promises Full Refund and Vows Return Even as the Service Has Been Down For Nearly a Month
Vidgo, a live TV streaming service offering ESPN, FS1, and more, has been down for almost a month now, raising questions about whether it will shut down completely. Cord Cutters News confirmed with Vidgo that the outage is caused by a vendor dispute but that they plan to restore the service and continue offering its…
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T-Mobile Will Reportedly Start Automatically Switching Customers To Paperless Billing
T-Mobile has alerted some customers that will be automatically moved to paperless billing — even if they never asked for it. The notifications have gone out to at least some customers, according to posts on Reddit and a tip sent to The Mobile Report. There are some conflicting reports on when the switch actually happens,…
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Fubo is Adding 3 New Local Channels
Today, Fubo confirmed to Cord Cutters News that it have added two new channels, including KTVK and KPHE that are now live. Also, KJZZ will be coming to Fubo, but is not live yet, according to a report from the NBA. This is great news as these channels will include more local sports, including the…
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Study Finds Only 33% of People Are ‘Serial Churners’. Why Not More?
With so many options available for streaming services, brand loyalty pales in comparison to prices and options. People want a wide selection with low monthly payments and are ready to cancel subscriptions over it. But a study from research company Antenna shows that people aren’t jumping from platform to platform as much as one might…
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Amazon Wants to Deliver Satellite-Based Broadband to India
Amazon is seeking regulatory approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center, or IN-SPACe, to launch its Project Kuiper satellite-based broadband services in India, according to The Economic Times. “Project Kuiper will bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world, including rural and remote places in India,” an Amazon…
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DIRECTV Stream Finally Rolls Out Unlimited DVR to Legacy Subscribers
Some legacy DIRECTV Stream subscribers got a welcome surprise today with the addition of unlimited DVR. It’s part of a broader rollout to more customers over the next few days. While some customers confirmed getting the feature, it appears they were just the few lucky ones who got it early. DIRECTV plans to announce the…
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Amazon’s Freevee Adds Three New Free Live Channels Next Week
Today, Amazon and Wondery announced that three new channels will be added to Amazon’s free ad-supported streaming service Freevee. These channels will go live next week on October 31, 2023. “With podcast video being a means of discovery for many podcast newcomers, we’re excited at the chance to grow our listener community through free ad-supported…
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Apple Teases ‘Scary Fast’ Event, With Likely Unveiling of New Macs
Apple on Tuesday sent out invites to its second fall product showcase, this one titled “Scary Fast,” which is expected to bring new Macs on October 30. The event could show off several new Macs, including a refresh of its 24-inch iMac, the 13-inch MacBook Pro, as well as the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro.…
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Crunchyroll Launches on Prime Video Channels
Amazon Prime Video and Crunchyroll, the go-to place for all things anime, have partnered to offer Prime members two memberships to access ad-free streaming. Crunchyroll hosts an extensive anime library with 24,000 hours of content spanning 46,000 episodes and more than 1,3000 films and series, including the fantasy adventure Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, the swashbuckling…
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How to Watch the NBA Without Cable in 2023
Basketball fans will be happy to know that the best players in the world are returning to the court for the 2023-24 NBA regular season. Led by reigning NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, the defending champion Denver Nuggets look to go back-to-back during their upcoming campaign. The Nuggets are scheduled for an Opening Night contest…
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A New OTA TV Network is Launching In 8 Cities Across The United States
Today, Digital Networks, LLC announced that it has launched its newest TV station in Joplin, Missouri. This channel will offer five free networks for antenna users in the area. The networks are available on the station KJLN-LD, with The Heartland Network at 50.1, Retro TV at 50.2, Rev’n at 50.3, The Action Channel at 50.4…
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Deal Alert! Anker’s New Ultra Small 30W USB-C Battery Pack is On Sale For Just $34.99, The Lowest Price Ever
Do you need an ultra-small power bank that can top off multiple devices at once? This very powerful 30w USB-C charger with a 10,000mAh battery pack is brand new from Anker and is one of the smallest 30W battery packs we have ever tested. Right now, Anker has its brand new Anker Power Bank on…
