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Locast Brings Free ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS & More to Miami and West Palm Beach
The nonprofit broadcast TV service Locast announced today that it has expanded to include the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach markets in Florida, following the addition of the Tampa market in June. With Locast, viewers in those areas can get local news, hurricane and storm coverage, emergency information, election coverage, sports, and entertainment…
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45% of ‘Cord Shavers’ Are Likely to Cut the Cord
A new study released today shows that approximately 32% of US TV households don’t have a traditional pay TV subscription. Another 25% of households identified as “cord shavers” or those who have cut back their pay TV service. The study asked those who called themselves cord shavers how likely they were to cut the cord…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime the Week of July 20
Check out these newly added titles on the streaming service trifecta this week in July: What’s Coming to Netflix July 20 Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love *Netflix FamilyHow to Sell Drugs Online (Fast): Season 2 *Netflix OriginalIp Man 4: The FinaleJack Whitehall: I’m Only Joking *Netflix Comedy SpecialStreet Food: Latin America *Netflix Documentary July 22 61Fear City: New…
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Sling and Dish Now Offer AMC+ Bundle
AMC Networks announced today an agreement to make AMC+ available on Dish Network’s satellite TV service and on Sling TV. “This new bundle, available for the first time to Dish and Sling TV customers, was designed to offer fans of our programming greater choice and an enhanced customer experience, as we work with Dish and…
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Netflix’s ‘The Old Guard’ Starring Charlize Theron on Track to Make Top 10 List
Netflix’s predicts its new action thriller The Old Guard will hit 72 million views in its first four weeks. If those predictions are right, that would put the film at number 6 on Netflix’s recently released its list of top 10 most-watched originals of all time, bumping out The Perfect Date starring Noah Centineo. Here’s…
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Harry Potter Will Leave HBO Max in August
When HBO Max launched in May, the streaming service included all eight of the Harry Potter movies in its content lineup. The addition was a surprise to fans who had only been told that the films would be available “at some point.” Now, HBO Max is set to lose the slate of titles, based on…
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Streaming Recommendation App Likewise Now Available on Fire TV, Android TV & Apple TV
Today, Likewise, the social recommendation app that gives users the tools to discover, create, and share recommendations, launched on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. Likewise is a free app that recommends items to you based on items that you have recommended in the past. In the app, you’ll create recommendations and an…
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AT&T, Verizon, Comcast & Others Update Data Cap Policies Post-FCC Pledge
Even though the coronavirus pandemic still has a large portion of the country in lockdown, many major ISPs are deciding that it’s time to return to normal – both on their data caps for internet usage and for their leniency on customers missing payments. The FCC’s “Keep Americans Connected” program, which involved more than 800…
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FOX Sports Launches New App & Website
Today FOX Sports announced the launch of its redesigned FOX Sports App and website, FOXSports.com. The app and website are loaded with features for sports fans to enjoy video, stories, stats, and livestreaming. One of those features is the Bonus Cam – created for “enhanced fan access” starting with FOX Sports’ first-ever quadruple header to…
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Host Netflix Watch Parties on Roku and Apple TV with ‘Watch With Friends’
Following the launch of watch party features on streaming services including Hulu, Prime Video, and Plex, another company is joining the party and making it easier to watch shows and movies with friends and family. Caavo, a Silicon Valley startup known for its universal remote control, has launched Watch With Friends. Watch With Friends is…
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Reminder: Orby TV’s $99 Deal is Back This Weekend (Ends Today)
Orby TV brought back its $99 deal this weekend for new customers. You can get a standard dish receiver, dish, digital local antenna, and professional installation, all for $99. The deal ends tonight, so act fast if you want to sign up. After the initial installation and equipment costs, Orby TV service costs $40/month with…
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The Average Streamer Watches 3 Hours of TV a Day
Today SpotX released its findings in a first-ever global connected TV (CTV) viewership report conducted by the advertising platform. The study surveyed 1500 adults to get a better idea of viewing habits and how well people respond to advertisements. This study, titled “CTV is For Everyone,” focused on viewers using a connected TV(like a Roku…
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fuboTV Will Add ESPN to Its Lineup on August 1st
Last month, fuboTV announced that it had finally reached a distribution deal with Disney to bring a slate of new channels to the streaming platform. The list included ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN, FX, National Geographic, and more. While there was talk about the addition of the channels on the sports-centered streaming service in August, an…
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T-Mobile Unveils Free ‘Scam Shield’ Features Against Robocalls
Today the Un-Carrier announced a set of comprehensive protections to combat unwanted scammers from targeting mobile phones. Scam Shield is a free service to T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Sprint customers that provides enhanced caller ID features and more, including technology built into T-Mobile’s very network. Scammer calls have been on the rise lately, especially during…
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5 Must Watch New Movies on Amazon Prime Video
As more people cut the cord, the demand for streaming content is steadily increasing, and streaming services are having to keep their movie rosters fresh to stay relevant. This is especially true for Amazon Prime Video, and they’ve recently added some of the most popular movies to their catalog. With so many indie flicks, action-comedies,…
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