Author: Kayla Wassell
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Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, & More Make “Great Strides” Toward the Launch of 10G Internet
CableLabs, a research and development group for the cable industry, said it made great strides in delivering super high-speed internet to customers last year. The lab’s collaborative initiative combines several technologies to support speeds up to 10 Gbps downstream soon and lower latency. The lab said 10G internet is “closer to realization,” and it has…
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Netflix Series “Stranger Things” Begins Production of Final Season
Stranger Things is back in production and working on season five. The long-awaited final season of the hit Netflix series is in the works. The beloved sci-fi series began production on January 8, Netflix confirmed on Facebook, along with a black-and-white image of the cast. They sit in front of a glowing red sign that…
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Fox Sports Considers ‘Massive’ Bid For College Football Playoffs
As college football heads into a new era of expanded playoffs this year, several networks are bidding for the rights to the new format, including Fox Sports. College Football Playoffs will host 12 teams this year instead of the usual four, and multiple networks are on the list to be considered for licensing rights. Fox…
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FTC Issues $10 Million Penalty to This Service Provider Facilitating Robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission reached a $10 million settlement with voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) service provider XCast Labs over allegations the company facilitated hundreds of millions of illegal robocalls on its network after multiple warnings to stop. On January 2, the Department of Justice filed a proposed court order on behalf of the FTC, which mandates…
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College Football National Championship Game Will Stream in 4K on YouTube TV, But There’s a Catch
YouTube TV will stream the Michigan versus Washington college football championship game next week in 4K, although it may not be the feed you’ll want to entirely rely on. The streamer posted a listing on its platform showing the game will stream in 4K through Skycam 4K. This is a single-camera system run by a…
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Most Americans Don’t Think Password Sharing is Stealing
U.S. consumers care about sharing, at least with passwords. A recent survey found that most U.S. residents don’t consider password sharing a form of stealing, and bans that restrict usage might cost streaming services subscribers. The survey, conducted by Secure Data Recovery, a digital forensics service, asked 2,000 U.S. consumers about their password-sharing habits and…
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Paramount+, ‘The Home of Star Trek,’ Is Losing Classic Star Trek Films As They Move To Max
Paramount+, the self-proclaimed home of Star Trek, removed all ten original franchise films from its platform on January 1 and moved them all to Max. Star Trek The Motion Picture, The Wrath of Khan, The Search for Spock, The Voyage Home, The Final Frontier, and The Undiscovered Country have all made the move to Max,…
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Local TV Station Files FCC Complaint Against DISH Demanding DISH Must Carry Its TV Station
Dish Network faces scrutiny after CNZ Communications, owner of WGBP-TV in Alabama, filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission over a carriage dispute. CNZ Communications has transmitters in the Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia Designated Market Area (DMA) and claims Dish Network is required to offer the station in both areas from 2024 through 2026.…
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VIZIO Smart TVs Now Hosts Free Streaming Service Mometu
Mometu, a free ad-supported streaming service, on Wednesday launched on VIZIO, bringing a slew of unique films and TV series from around the world to the smart TV brand. VIZIO users have round-the-clock access to more than 50,000 hours of Mometu programs, including classics like The Beverly Hillbillies and The Tales of Wells Fargo. Households…
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Comcast and Paramount Reach New Deal, Avoiding a Super Bowl Blackout
Comcast and Paramount Global agreed to a renewal carriage deal that keeps CBS and cable channels like MTV and Comedy Central on the cable giant’s lineup, and averting a blackout that hit other pay-TV providers last year. The new carriage deal renews a multi-year agreement Comcast and Paramount Global signed in January 2022 when Paramount…