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Antennas Direct Launches a New ClearStream Eclipse 2 Amplified Indoor TV Antenna
This week, Antennas Direct announced the launch of the ClearStream Eclipse 2 Amplified Indoor TV Antenna. The original ClearStream Eclipse debuted in 2016 and has since been named a top indoor antenna option by Forbes, Wirecutter, CNET, and more. This new product is taking the technology and performance that reviewers and customers have appreciated about…
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Hulu is Reportedly Now the Largest Live TV Streaming Service With 2.7 Million Subscribers
A few months ago Disney announced that Hulu was the fastest growing live TV streaming service. Now a new report from MoffettNathanson supports that claim by reporting that Hulu recently added over 400,000 new subscribers and now has 2.7 million subscribers. This makes Hulu the largest live TV streaming service, jumping over Sling TV who…
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Frndly is Adding UPtv to Its $5.99 a Month Live TV Streaming Service
Today the live TV streaming service Frndly TV announced that they are adding UPtv to its lineup. According to their website, UpTV offers “original scripted and reality series, specials and original movies as well as fan favorite dramas and comedies filled with uplifting stories of families and the relationships that define them.” UpTV goes on…
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PlayStation Vue Subscribers Can Get 2 Months of Vidgo For Just $14.99 For a Limited Time
Today the new live TV streaming service Vidgo announced that for a limited time, PlayStation Vue subscribers can get 2 months of Vidgo for just $14.99. With this package, Vidgo offers 45 channels including NFL Network, Discovery, Hallmark, A&E, Paramount, HGTV, Food Network, PAC-12 Network, History channel, and more. Here is how you take advantage…
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Cord Cutters Use an Average of 520.8 GB of Data a Month
One of the main fears with cord cutting is going over a data cap. With most data caps typically at 1 TB many worry streaming will push them over that limit. According to a report from OpenVault, we now have an idea of what the average cord cutter uses. According to the report, the average…
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The Free Streaming Service Crackle is Getting More Original Content & a New Look
While competition is growing among paid subscription services, we’re here to remind you that cutting the cord doesn’t have to be expensive. There are plenty of great options for watching TV and movies, all for free. This week, Cord Cutters News had the opportunity to talk with Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle, about how this…
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The FCC is Spending $13 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet to Rural Americans
Today the FCC announced that it has awarded over $13 million in new funding to help bring high-speed internet to rural Americans. This award will help expand internet across the United States, helping people who live in rural areas get access to high-speed internet. This is part of the FCC’s plan to spend $1.488 billion…
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Roku & Walmart Team Up to Make 4K Roku TVs Under the Onn Brand Starting at $148
Today Walmart released its Black Friday deals, and hidden inside of them was a new line of Roku TVs under the Onn brand. These TVs include a 50″ 4K Roku TV for just $148 and a 40″ HD version for just $98. Want something bigger? Walmart will have a 58″ 4K Roku TV for just…
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Apple Reportedly Wants to Bundle Apple TV+, News+, & Apple Music
Today Bloomberg reported that Apple is reportedly considering bundling Apple TV+, News+ and Apple Music starting in 2020 as it tries to gain more subscribers. This comes from sources who point out that Apple included a provision that would let Apple bundle News+ with other subscription services. Currently, Apple’s News+ service costs $9.99 a month,…
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Pluto TV Hits 20 Million Active Users as Strong Growth Continues
Today Viacom announced its 4th quarter 2019 earnings. In it, Viacom announced that Pluto TV now has 20 million active users as of October 2019, up from 18 million in July. Pluto TV has grown by 67% since January 2019. When Viacom purchased Pluto TV in January, it had just 12 million subscribers. (Note: this…
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EXPIRED: Here Are the Best Black Friday Deals for Cord Cutters That We Know About Including a $49.99 Roku Ultra & a $19.99 Fire TV Stick
Black Friday is just two weeks away, and we are starting to get an idea of some of the best deals for cord cutters from Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. These deals include a $49.99 Roku Ultra, a $29.99 Roku Stick+, and a $19.99 Fire TV Stick. These are the deals we know about. It…
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ABC’s Streaming News Service Announces New Senior Executive Producer
Today, ABC News President James Goldston announced the latest addition to the ABC team. Justin Dial has been hired as Senior Executive Producer for ABC News Live. His new responsibilities will include managing programming, creative direction and design, growing the editorial team and overseeing live coverage during breaking news and events. ABC News President James…
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Roku is Now Offering a Showtime and Starz Bundle
Roku has just announced that they will now offer an all new SHOWTIME + STARZ Value Pack through Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel. The value pack includes both of the premium channels, bundled for $16.99/month after a 7 day free trial. When you choose the value pack, you can easily manage your subscriptions with a…
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HBO Max is Working on a ‘Friends’ Reunion Special
If you’re a Friends fan, you might want to hold on to your seat. Rumor has it a real, unscripted reunion special is underway courtesy of HBO Max. However, any hopes of an actual reboot or scripted reunion were dashed by the show’s producers at the Tribeca TV Festival in September, saying it was off…
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Sling TV Updates Its Apple TV App With New Features
Today Sling TV updated its iOS app with several new features including Launch Into Live and Browse While you Watch. Now with Sling TV on Apple TV you have more control than ever over how your app behaves. Here is how Sling TV describes these features. · Launch Into Live: Now when you open the Sling TV…
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