Author: Jess Barnes
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Google Settles Lawsuit Over YouTube Children’s Privacy Issues
Google will settle a lawsuit claiming that it collected the personal information of children who were using YouTube and used that information to give the users targeted ads. The company has agreed to pay $30 million to settle the class action suit. Reuters reports that the class action suit includes children under the age of…
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Curiosity Stream Deal: Save 50% on a Lifetime Subscription
Are you curious about how things were invented? Want to learn more about modern technology? Love a history documentary? Curiosity Stream is the streaming service for you. Curiosity Stream is the streaming home of science, technology, and history content, with thousands of titles including originals. Explore your favorite topics, learn about new subjects, and indulge…
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Streaming Accounted for Nearly Half of All TV Viewing in July
Streaming continues to grow, now accounting for nearly half of overall TV viewing time, at 47.3%, according to Nielsen’s monthly report of The Gauge. Of that 47.3%, YouTube accounted for 13.4%. Netflix was the second most popular streaming platform at 8.8%, with a 5% monthly viewing increase. Nielsen attributed the uptick to both new original…
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DIRECTV Launches Multiview on Streaming with 7 New “Mix” Channels for Sports, News & More
Last month, DIRECTV began testing a new multiview feature for streaming customers, allowing subscribers to watch multiple channels simultaneously on a single screen. Before that, Gemini users got a first look at the beta test during 2024 election coverage. The testing included curated Mix Channels – sets of four channels in one category, including sports,…
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Get a Lifetime Subscription to Documentary Streaming Service MagellanTV for Under $150
If you have a love of learning, MagellanTV is a streaming service to look into. Right now, you can sign up for a lifetime subscription to the documentary-focused service for just $149.97, a whopping 84% savings from the normal price $999 MagellanTV offers documentary collections that are deeper and broader than just about any other…
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Get Starz for Just $3.99/Month for 3 Months
Amazon is offering a limited time deal for the Starz channel through Amazon Prime Video Channels. Right now, Amazon Prime subscribers can sign up for a subscription at $3.99/month for the first three months (normally $10.99/month.) Get Starz for $3.99/Month for 3 Months Note that if you do not cancel your subscription before the end…
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Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is Coming to Netflix in November
Netflix announced Monday that Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein has both a theatrical release date and a streaming release date. In a rare move from the streamer, the film, starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz will begin with a short run in select theaters on October 17 and will start streaming on…
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Universal Pictures Says It Will Take Legal Action If Films Are Used for AI Training
Universal Pictures is taking a stand against tech companies using films as training tools for artificial intelligence. The film studio is now adding a warning to the end credits of its films. The warning says: “This motion picture is protected under the laws of the United States and other countries. Unauthorized duplication, distribution or exhibition…
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DIRECTV Launches College Sports Program Ahead of College Football Season
DIRECTV is partnering with with six university athletic departments on a new program ahead of the 2025 college football season. Duke University, The Ohio State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Oregon, United States Military Academy (Army), and The University of Texas will be partnering with DIRECTV for what the service calls…
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Coming to MeTV Toons Next Month
Earlier this month, we learned that the Ninja Turtles were coming soon to MeTV Toons, a channel dedicated exclusively to the very best of classic animation. Now, the network has given us a premiere date. Audiences will be able to catch classic episodes of TMNT starting September 15. The original 1980s animated series featuring heroes…