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Spectrum Says Cable TV is Broken & Wants Disney to Agree to Bundle Streaming Services At Discounted Prices
Last night, Disney-owned channels went dark on Spectrum, the second-largest cable TV provider in the United States. Now Spectrum says that the current system is broken and is proposing a new model that creates better choices for its customers. Here is the full statement Spectrum sent Cord Cutters News: We are disappointed with The Walt…
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ESPN, FX, Disney Channel and ABC Locals Goes Dark on Spectrum Cable TV as Disney Talks Break Down
Spectrum said Disney has removed its programming. “The Walt Disney Company has removed their programming from Spectrum which creates hardship for our customers,” the company said on its DisneyESPNFairDeal.com site. It’s an inopportune time since College Football Week One gets underway tonight on ESPN. Here’s how to watch the ESPN networks if you don’t have…
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FEMA And FCC Set to Conduct Nationwide Tests of Emergency Alert Systems
Don’t be alarmed if your smartphone starts ringing randomly in October. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is coordinating with the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The WEA test will be sent to all consumer cell phones using FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert…
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CW May Air LeVar Burton’s Trivial Pursuit Game Show As Scripted Programming Dries Up With Strike
The CW is finalizing a deal to secure the rights to Trivial Pursuit hosted by LeVar Burton, according to Deadline. While the deal isn’t sealed yet, the series has been in the works for quite some time. Two years ago, LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow, Star Trek: The Next Generation) signed on to host a game…
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YouTube Music Rolling Out Refreshed “Now Playing” Interface That Adds Comments
YouTube Music is rolling out a redesign of the “Now Playing” interface for Android and iOS following the launch of real-time lyrics last week, according to 9to5 Google. The update adds a comment section, a feature that was originally only available on playlists. There are dozens of music apps to choose from these days and…
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Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Striking Hollywood Actors, Writers
A vast majority of Americans support Hollywood writers and actors striking for better pay and working conditions over the entertainment studios, according to a new poll. The Gallup’s annual Work and Education poll, conducted this month, found that 72% of Americans side with TV and film writers. The data also showed 67% of Americans supported…
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Here is Everything Coming to MAX in September 2023
Here is everything coming to MAX in September of 2023: September 1 September 2 September 4 September 5 September 6 September 7 September 8 September 9 September 10 September 11 September 13 September 14 September 15 September 16 September 17 September 18 September 20 September 21 September 22 September 23 September 24 September 25 September…
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Starlink’s Availability Map Now Tells You How Fast Internet is In Your State
SpaceX updated its Starlink coverage map to now let you know how fast its internet connection is in your state. Previously, the availability map let people check if coverage was available as Starlink rolled out across the globe. As more satellites enter low-Earth orbit to widen its coverage area, the map has evolved to help…
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It’s Not Just Your Ears — Streaming Audio is Getting Worse
Are you having trouble hearing dialogue on your television? You’re not alone, and it’s likely not an issue with your ears. Films with a theatrical release are created to be played with the big screen sound in mind, finely tuned to sound crisp and clear on an abundance of high-quality speakers. As much as you…
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Credit Card Fees Going Up. Here’s What That Could Mean for Cord Cutters
Visa and Mastercard are planning to hike the fees that merchants pay when customers use their credit cards for a transaction. The fee increases, mostly aimed at online purchases, are set to start this October and next April, according to The Wall Street Journal. Online shopping’s popularity – as well as the use of credit…
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DIRECTV & DIRECTV STREAM Will Bring Back The CW In 21 Markets Tomorrow
Today, DIRECTV announced that it will be bring back The CW in 21 markets tomorrow. This comes as Sinclair reached a new deal with Nexstar for The CW. This comes as back in July 2023, DIRECTV and DIRECTV STREAM lost access to Sinclair-owned The CW affiliates after Nexstar blocked their access. Now, with the new…
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The Last 8 CBS-Owned CW Affiliate Stations Go Independent Ahead of ’48 Hours’ Syndication
Starting tomorrow, the last eight CBS-owned stations that are current affiliates of The CW network will transition to independent stations. Two stations will have new call letters and branding starting Friday, September 1. KBCW-TV in San Francisco will change to KPYX and be branded KPIX+. WPCW in Pittsburgh will change to WPKD-TV and be branded…
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Why T-Mobile is Blocked From Using Spectrum That it Bought For $304 Million
On Tuesday, T-Mobile’s president of technology, Ulf Ewaldsson, put out a call to push the U.S. government to unlock a swatch of spectrum that it purchased a year ago, but still remains out of reach. The argument was simple, yet compelling: We paid $304 million on the radio airwaves, so let us utilize them to…
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Wireless Internet Provider Starry Exits Bankruptcy & Prepares to Help Cord Cutting 2.0 Grow
Starry, a regional wireless internet service provider, earlier this year filed for bankruptcy. The service had been seen as the future for many, with internet plans starting at just $30 a month. Today, it announced that it has successfully exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company says its on a clear pathway to portability and will…
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Deal Alert! Anker’s New 67W USB-C GanPrime Charger is On Sale For $12 Off
Recently Anker released a new line of small GanPrime USB-C chargers, and now one of these chargers, its three-port USB-C and USB 67W charge, is on sale for $12 off the list price. This is a great small charger that can power many laptops and phones at the same time. This is also a great…
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