Author: Jess Barnes
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Locast Suspends Service as Legal Battle with Broadcasters Continues
In a message for users this morning, Locast announced that it is suspending operations, effective immediately. The message says “As a non-profit, Locast was designed from the very beginning to operate in accordance with the strict letter of the law, but in response to the court’s recent rulings, with which we respectfully disagree, we are…
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Rewind TV OTA Channel Launches in Markets Across the Country
A new OTA channel, Rewind TV, debuted this week in nearly 50 markets around the U.S. The Nexstar Media-owned network features classic TV shows from the 80s and 90s. Nexstar announced the new channel in April, along with sharing that the Antenna TV OTA channel would be focusing on shows from the 60s and 70s.…
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Locast Will No Longer Interrupt Programming for Donation Requests
After a ruling against Locast in the case with broadcasters, Locast has suspended its frequent interruptions asking users to set up a monthly donation. Before today, Locast users were asked for a $5.50 monthly donation. Until the monthly donation was set up, programming would be interrupted every 15 minutes for a donation request. Locast informed…
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Seinfeld is Coming to Netflix Next Month
After leaving Hulu this summer, Seinfeld will soon have a new streaming home. All 180 episodes of the series will start streaming on Netflix on October 1. Seinfeld ran for nine seasons, from July 1989 to May 1998. The series was created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, both executive producers alongside Howard West and…
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Three Big Updates Sling Has Made This Summer
For the past few months, Sling has been rolling out updates to give its app a new look, make content easier to find, and give subscribers access to local channels. Here’s what’s new on Sling TV. An Updated App In May, Sling introduced a new user interface that was first available on Amazon Fire TV.…
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Tablo’s Dual Lite OTA DVR is On Sale Now
The Tablo Dual Lite is back on sale right now for $60 off. Tablo is a DVR for cord cutters who use an over-the-air antenna to watch free live, local TV. With Tablo’s OTA DVRs and a single antenna, you can have a whole home over-the-air DVR setup. Get the deal now at Best Buy…
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Locast Takes a Hit in Lawsuit from Broadcasters
Updated with a statement from Locast’s legal team. ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC scored a win against Locast in a court decision today. A New York judge has denied Locast’s request for summary judgment. Broadcasters took legal action against Locast in July 2019, over a year after the local channel streaming service launched. ABC, CBS,…
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Pluto TV Adds Three New Channels to Its Free Streaming Lineup
Pluto TV is adding to its free streaming service again with three new channels landing on the lineup today. Tune in to watch James Bond all day everyday, get a laugh from a new prank channel, or check out comedy series and specials from across the pond. Here are the new channels streaming on Pluto…
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Disney’s Star+ Launches in Latin America
Disney’s international streaming service, Star+, launches in Latin America today. “Starting today, Latin American audiences have access to an entertainment experience never before seen in the region. Star+ confirms our commitment to generate relevant and varied offerings by providing our audiences with access to fully personalized content tailored to their tastes,” said Diego Lerner, President,…
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HBO Max and YouTube are Now Available on Spectrum TV
Spectrum announced today that HBO Max and YouTube are now available for Spectrum customers, through the Spectrum Guide, on eligible devices. “As the video landscape continues to change, we are evolving our products and making it easier for our customers to watch what they want by providing access to streaming apps from convenient launch points…