Author: Jess Barnes
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Netflix is Testing (Another) Shuffle Feature
Netflix is testing a shuffle feature to help indecisive subscribers have their next show or movie chosen for them. Clicking a “Shuffle Play” button on the Netflix home screen, under a user’s profile icon, plays a title that user is likely to enjoy. Titles include shows the user is currently watching, those added to a…
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FCC Extends Comment Deadline on Spectrum Data Cap Petition
In July, we reported that Spectrum had asked the FCC for permission to add data caps to its broadband plans. Imposing data caps would go against conditions of the 2016 merger of Spectrum and Time Warner Cable, which were put in place for seven years following the merger. The FCC opened the issue up for public comments…
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Pluto TV Adds a Dozen New Channels and CBS Content & Reorganizes Channel Lineup
Pluto TV announced today an update to its platform, designed to optimize viewing, discovery, and navigation of content. The change brings a reorganization of the free streaming service’s hundreds of channels. In addition, Pluto TV is adding a dozen new channels to the lineup, along with more CBS content. For the redesign, the Pluto TV…
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Amazon Prime Video Gets Exclusive Streaming Rights for Seattle Sounders
Amazon is continuing to grow as a sports streamer, now making a new deal for local market streaming rights for Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC. Prime Video has a three year deal with the team to be the exclusive streamer of games not aired nationally, within the Washington state area. The deal will begin…
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SpaceX Launches 11th Set of Starlink Satellites
Today, August 18, SpaceX launched 58 more Starlink satellites to build out its broadband constellation. With the 11th launch today, Starlink now has over 600 satellites in orbit. The launch once again took place at SpaceX’s launch site in Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The launch used the first stage booster for today’s mission,…
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Vizio Will Be the Official HDTV Sound Bar Partner for Marvel’s Avengers Video Game
Vizio announced today a partnership with Square Enix & Crystal Dynamics as the official HDTV and soundbar partner for Marvel’s upcoming Avengers video game. With Vizio’s ProGaming Engine, every new Vizio 4K TV is designed to optimize the gaming experience. “Today’s gamers want to enhance their playing experience. When they combine a NEW VIZIO 4K TV…
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SpaceX Early Speed Test Results Are In: How Do They Compare to Expectations?
In early 2019, Elon Musk’s SpaceX was approved to launch 12,000 satellites into space to create a low orbit network of satellites with a goal to bring affordable high speed internet to the US and the rest of the world. When Starlink internet was first announced, SpaceX promoted it as being faster than current internet…
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How to Watch the Democratic National Convention August 17-20 Without Cable
The Democratic National Convention begins tonight, August 17, in a mostly virtual event after coronavirus forced Democrats to change plans for an in-person Milwaukee convention. Biden will accept the nomination from his home in Delaware and a slate of Democrats, including former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, will be speaking. When…
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Verizon is Offering Free Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ & Apple Music with New Unlimited Plans
Verizon announced today a lineup of new 5G Mix & Match Unlimited plans, bringing customers more entertainment at the same price. Verizon’s Mix & Match Unlimited plans will be available beginning on August 20 and will have access to Verizon’s 5G Nationwide Network launching this year. “Our new Mix & Match plans make the choice…
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fuboTV is Charging a Regional Sports Fee for New Customers in Houston
fuboTV is now charging a Regional Sports Fee for new subscribers in the Houston area who subscribe to a fuboTV plan that includes AT&T Sportsnet Southwest. Those in the area will pay a $5 fee on top of their subscription price. Existing customers won’t have to pay the additional fee. fuboTV says only accounts created…