Author: Jess Barnes
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5 Alternatives to YouTube TV if You Want Disney, ESPN, ABC & Other Dropped Channels
In case you missed it, YouTube TV dropped Disney-owned channels just before midnight on Friday, December 17th. The change in the channel lineup was caused by YouTube TV and Disney being unable to make an agreement to extend their carriage deal before the current contract expired at midnight. As a result, the following channels and…
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Disney-Owned Channels Have Gone Dark on YouTube TV
Update: Edited to include YouTube TV’s message to subscribers With Disney and YouTube TV unable to compromise on terms for renewing a carriage agreement, Disney-owned channels have gone dark on YouTube TV, just before the midnight deadline. YouTube TV let subscribers know that they were in danger of losing the channels, including Disney, ESPN, and…
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DIRECTV STREAM Confirms Price Hike for January 2022
DIRECTV STREAM is raising its prices next month, for both current and grandfathered plans. The streaming service is sending out a notice to customers today to confirm that price changes that will go into effect on January 23, 2022. “Due to increased programming costs, we’re adjusting the price of our video packages, the company wrote…
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Pluto TV Adds 6 New Channels to Its Free Streaming Service
Pluto TV has added six more channels to its lineup. The new additions include Pluto’s first launch of K-Content, a new sports channel, plenty of titles for action fans, and more. Here’s everything new on Pluto TV. K-Content by CJ ENM K-Content by CJ ENM offers 24/7 access to must-see Korean entertainment and K-pop, with…
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YouTube TV Could Lose ABC, Disney, & ESPN This Week
YouTube TV is warning subscribers that they could lose Disney-owned channels on December 17. If YouTube TV cannot reach a deal with Disney by Friday, the channels, including Disney, ESPN, and local ABC stations will no longer be available. “We always want to be transparent and give you a heads-up during these active conversations. Disney…
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Cox Adds Disney+ to the Contour TV and Contour Stream Player
Cox and Disney announced today that Disney+ will now be available on Contour TV and Contour Stream Players. Cox customers now have easier access to content from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic, and more. “We’re committed to growing our Contour and Contour Stream Player libraries to deliver the best entertainment available to our…
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Nvidia Shield and Nvidia Shield Pro Are On Sale + Get fuboTV, Apple TV+, and Showtime Free with Purchase
Both the Nvidia Shield and the Nvidia Shield Pro are $20 off at Best Buy right now. That puts that Nvidia Shield at $129.99, down from $149.99, and the Nvidia Shield Pro at $179.99, down from $199.99. The Nvidia Shield Pro is an Android TV streaming device with 3GB RAM and 2 USB ports for…
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Last Chance: Vote for Your Favorite Streaming Services and Devices for the 2021 Cordie Awards
2021 is coming to an end and once again we’re celebrating the end of the year with our annual Cordie Awards. The survey is now open for you to vote for the best services, devices, and content of the year. Below is a list of categories and the nominees for each. We want to know…
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The Roku Channel is Premiering a New Roku Original from the Farrelly Brothers Today
Today, The Roku Channel is exclusively debuting its latest Roku Original “The Now,” from writers and directors Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly. All 14 episodes of the series will be available to The Roku Channel viewers in the U.S. and U.K. “The Now” is a dark comedy that looks at what makes life worth living. The series stars…
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YouTube TV is Now Available on Xfinity Flex
Comcast announced today that YouTube TV is now available on Xfinity Flex, allowing Comcast internet customers to easily access the live TV streaming service. New and existing YouTube TV subscribers can access the streaming service on Flex by saying “YouTube TV” into the Xfinity Voice Remote or by clicking on the new YouTube TV app.…