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DIRECTV Partners with Paramount for a New MyKids Genre Pack
DIRECTV and Paramount have partnered to bring Paramount’s primary linear channels and all 15 CBS-owned local broadcast stations to DIRECTV’s Genre Packs, including a new package – My Kids. MyKids is a family friendly package with Paramount’s Nickelodeon suite, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and more. The package also includes Disney+. You can sign up for…
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Limited Time Offer: Get the Disney+ and Hulu Bundle for Just $2.99 When You Sign Up Through Roku
Disney+ and Hulu have a new limited time offer, just for Roku users. Right now, you can sign up for the Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic for just $2.99 per month for 4 months. Look for the Roku-exclusive offer on the home screen of your Roku device to sign up. When you click on the ad,…
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The Bear Season 4 Starts Streaming Tonight
The Bear is back. Carmy, Syd, and the staff of The Bear are back for another season of chaos, stress, and drama in the kitchen. The series premiered in 2022 and follows Carmy, a chef trained in fine dining, who has returned to Chicago to take over his family’s sandwich shop after the death of…
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Philo Adds 5 Channels to Its Free Streaming Lineup
Philo is adding to its free TV lineup, with five new channels launching today. Earlier today, we shared that Philo was adding QVC and HSN to both the paid and free lineups on Philo. Paid subscribers get 70+ live TV channels for $28/month. However, Philo’s free standalone service gives any access to 110+ ad-supported channels…
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Verizon Launches AI-Powered Customer Service Features
Verizon has announced a “transformation” of its customer service experience, which the company says will allow for more personalized support. “Today marks another significant step in our ongoing consumer business transformation journey that began two years ago,” said Hans Vestberg, Verizon Chairman and CEO. “We are setting a new standard for customer innovation by focusing…
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Streaming Accounted for Record 44.8% of Total TV Viewing in May, Nielsen Reports
Streaming has surpassed linear TV for the first time, according to a report from Nielsen. According to Nielsen’s May numbers from The Gauge, the company’s monthly TV insight report, broadcast and cable viewing combined accounted for 44.2% of all TV watched for the month, while streaming came in at 44.8%. “It’s fitting that this inflection…
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Google Cuts Google TV Budget as Company Focuses on YouTube and Gemini
Google has reportedly cut the budget for Google TV, leading to company layoffs, according to The Information. Sources for The Information say that the budget was slashed by 10% and that the team of around 300 has been reduced by a quarter. While the cuts will have an impact on Google TV, the company isn’t…
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Amazon Launches Second Batch of Broadband Satellites
United Launch Alliance (ULA) announced today that a rocket with Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites launched this morning from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The satellites will be used for Amazon’s satellite internet, with the goal of bringing fast, reliable internet to customers around the world. “We are proud to continue our…
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Save on Starz: Subscribe for Just $2/Month for 2 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 $1.99/month for the first two months (normally $10.99/month.) Get Starz for $1.99/Month for 2 Months Note that if you do not cancel your subscription before the end…
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Get Peacock Premium Free With Xfinity Gig-Speed Internet
New and existing Xfinity internet customers with Gigabit or Gigabit Plus speeds can get 24 months of Peacock Premium (currently a $7.99/month value) at no additional cost. With a Peacock Premium subscription, you’ll get access to over 80,000 hours of on-demand content, live sports and events, current NBC and Bravo shows, and over 50 always-on…