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Comcast will Double its Low-Cost Internet Speed and Launch 1000 More Lift Zones this Year
Comcast released an announcement that it’s doubling its efforts to expand its low-cost Internet Essentials program. The company will raise the internet’s download speed to 50 Mbps, double what it is currently for both new and existing customers. The rollout will begin March 1 and won’t affect the price, with the monthly cost staying at…
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Pluto TV Adds Five New Channels for News, Sports & More
The free streaming service Pluto TV has added five more channels to its lineup. With the new additions, Pluto TV viewers will get more 24/7 news coverage, dedicated channels for boxing and pro wrestling, and a channel for catching up on a TNT series. Here are the newest channels on Pluto TV. CBSN New York…
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AT&T Drops Cox-Owned Locals on DirecTV and AT&T TV
Last week, we reported that that AT&T was in jeopardy of losing Cox-owned stations if the two companies weren’t able to make a retransmission deal. AT&T and Cox did not manage to make a deal before the midnight PT deadline and the channels have been blacked out for customers in those areas. The channels are…
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More Than 75% of All Streaming Time in Q4 Was on Big Screens
Data from a recent report shows people are watching significantly more of their content on TV rather than smaller devices. Conviva’s State of Streaming Q4 2020 report shows 75% of all viewing time via connected devices was watched on big screens. It makes sense that TVs remain the favorite way for viewers to binge their…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video the Week of February 1, 2021
New month, who dis? February is Black History Month, and the perfect time to stream content from Black talent and creators, including Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready: Season 2 and the premiere of Malcolm & Marie on Netflix. Since it’s also the month of Love, the latter will serve up some on-theme entertainment for both Black…
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Amazon Fire TV Devices and Fire TV Edition Smart TVs Are On Sale Now
Amazon is spreading some early Valentine’s Day love with a sale on its Fire TV streaming devices and Fire TV Edition Smart TVs, just in time for a pre-Super Bowl delivery. Here are all the deals you can get right now. Fire TV Devices Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite: $21.99, down from $29.99 Amazon Fire…
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TiVo’s Q4 2020 Trend Report Shows Media Players Top Smart TVs as Preferred Way to Stream
TiVo released its viewing trend report for Q4 2020 and there are some interesting findings. The biannual report is gathered from consumer opinion surveys from 4,500+ viewers in the U.S. and Canada, so it’s got some good representation. One of the findings shows viewers prefer to stream their content via media players like Roku, Fire…
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NBCUniversal and Twitter Have Renewed their Global Partnership
Twitter and NBCUniversal have renewed their media collaboration deal from 2013. The social media platform and entertainment conglomerate have had positive effects from the partnership and are expanding it in a new multi-year deal. “We’re proud that our partnership with Twitter has grown to this global scale,” said Maggie McLean Suniewick, President, Business Development and Partnerships,…
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Verizon is Hosting a 5G ‘Fan First’ Experience for Super Bowl LV
Verizon announced it’s elevating the Super Bowl LV viewing experience for fans both at the game in Tampa and at home with its Super Stadium feature inside the NFL App. Fans who have an iPhone 12 will be able to engage with five different camera angles right from home, and seven for fans at the…
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How to Watch Knicks at Bulls, Lakers at Hawks & More NBA Games on February 1
Week 7 of the 2020-21 NBA regular season tips-off tonight with 10 games from across the league, including one national game in primetime. Tonight’s contests will feature the rising star of the NBA, the reigning MVP, the Finals MVP, and the defending NBA Champions. Fans will be in attendance at select games; however, cord cutters…
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Celebrate Black History Month on HBO Max with a Special Collection, Plus a Limited Time Offer
HBO Max is celebrating Black History month with the launch of its curated spotlight page, Black History Is Our History. The landing page is dedicated to amplifying the experiences and voices telling stories from the Black perspective. Included in the special collection will be the WarnerBros. release of Judas and the Black Messiah available on…
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A New Sonic the Hedgehog Series is Coming to Netflix
Netflix announced today that a new Sonic the Hedgehog series is coming to the streaming service in 2022. Sonic Prime will be a 24 episode animated series for kids and families. Geared toward the 6-11 age range, Sonic Prime will keep young viewers engaged with new adventures as Sonic races to save the universe, along…
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The Average U.S. Household Spends $47/Month on Streaming Service Subscriptions
Earlier we reported the new average number of streaming services per household is now four, up from three earlier in April 2020. Now, a new survey by J.D. Power shows that the average viewer pays $47/month on all their subscriptions combined. Earlier this year, viewers were paying $38 on average for their subscription to three…
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Here’s Everything Coming and Going on Hulu in February 2021
Hulu is full of new seasons coming this month, including season 10 of Married at First Sight, Pawn Stars season 11 and 12, and the season premiere of ABC’s Harrow. As for movies, the streamer is adding two Oscar-nominated films to its lineup – Nomadland and the Hulu original The United States vs. Billie Holiday…
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How to Watch 76ers at Pacers, Cavs at Timberwolves & More NBA Games on January 31
Week 6 of the 2020-21 NBA regular season ends with 6 games across the league, including 2 nationally broadcasted contests. Both conferences will be on display with a few interconference matchups that may be previews of this year’s finals. Fans will be in attendance at select games; however, cord cutters do not have to worry…
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