Author: Jess Barnes
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Noggin Launches on Apple TV in US and Internationally
Noggin, the Nick Jr. subscription service from ViacomCBS for preschoolers, is now available on Apple TV in the US and internationally. On Noggin, you can stream Nick Jr. content including Paw Patrol, Dora the Explorer, Shimmer and Shine, Blaze and the Monster Machines and The Wonder Pets! Content is available to stream or to download and watch later. “Offering our iconic kids…
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Amazon is Next to Reduce Streaming Quality in Europe
Amazon has followed Netflix and YouTube in announcing that it will reduce streaming quality on Prime Video in Europe temporarily “We support the need for careful management of telecom services to ensure they can handle the increased internet demand with so many people now at home full-time due to COVID-19,” Amazon said in a statement…
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YouTube Follows Netflix in Reducing Streaming Quality in EU
Yesterday, Netflix announced its decision to reduce streaming quality in Europe to ease internet congestion, after a member of the European Commission reached out to the streaming service with concerns about the increased strain on the internet recently. Today, YouTube became the second company to act. YouTube announced today that it will reduce streaming quality…
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Disney Will Make ‘Onward’ Available to Buy Digitally Tonight, on Disney+ in April
Today, Disney announced that Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” will be available to buy digitally and on Movies Anywhere beginning today at 5:00PM PST/ 8:00PM EST and will be available to stream on Disney+ on April 3 in the US. The film premiered in theaters on March 6. With theaters across the country being impacted by…
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Sling TV Adds Cheddar News to its Free TV Lineup
Yesterday, Sling TV announced the launch of its Stay in and Sling initiative, bringing Americans free news and entertainment while we deal with the COVID-19 crisis. At that time, Sling made ABC News Live to the existing Sling free experience. This morning, Sling added Fox News to the lineup. Now, Cheddar News is being added…
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How to Watch the Second CNN Global Town Hall for Coronavirus Tonight
Last week, CNN hosted the first town hall event, CNN Global Town Hall – Coronavirus: Fact and Fears, during which Anderson Cooper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and a panel of experts answered questions about coronavirus. The second CNN Global Town Hall – Coronavirus: Fact and Fearswill air tonight, March 19, beginning at 8 pm EST. You…
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NewsNet Will Work with Local TV Stations to Cover News During COVID-19
Today, NewsNet has announced that it will work with local TV stations across the country to keep the public informed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the network is now offering short-term affiliations to stations in need of news during the pandemic. “We understand that some stations who are interested in keeping the public up-to-date about…
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T-Mobile is Prepared to Close the Sprint Merger
Today, T-Mobile announced that it is “financially prepared” to close the merger with Sprint, despite outside concerns that the COVID-19 crisis would delay the deal. The company sent out a statement to reassure investors, noting that it has been in communication with all sixteen banks involved in the deal and none have expressed that they…
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Hulu Launches on Comcast Xfinity Flex & X1
Today, Hulu announced that it will be launching on Comcast Xfinity Flex and X1. Starting today, Comcast’s Xfinity Flex customers can stream Hulu and Hulu (No Ads). Using the Hulu app on their Flex devices, Comcast customers can now watch a variety of shows, films, and documentaries including Hillary and Little Fires Everywhere, and enjoy upcoming series such…
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T-Mobile Expands 5G to 4 More Cities
T-Mobile’s 5G rollout includes four more cities as of this morning. Hatch, New Mexico; Hood River, Oregon; Cordes Lakes, Arizona; and Ault, Colorado now have access to T-Mobile’s high speed mobile network. Once again, the company sent out separate press releases, announcing the launch in each of the cities. “We’ve been building toward this day…