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Squid Game: The Challenge Debuts on Netflix in November, But Will Audiences Have to Wait to See The Entire Season?
Last Friday, the trailer for a new spin on a fan-favorite dystopia went live. Squid Game: The Challenge is a reality competition show featuring 456 people competing for a chance to outlast them all and win $4.56 million in cash. The contest begins on November 22, though whether the competition will debut in its entirety…
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Exclusive: Plex Adds A New Free Channel Starring These YouTube Sensations
Today, Mythical Entertainment launched its linear channel on Plex. Mythical 24/7 is a free ad-supported streaming channel filled with shows hosted by “Internetainers” Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal. Mythical 24/7 hosts several shows brought to life by founders and YouTube stars Rhett and Link, such as the most-watched daily online show, Good Mythical Morning. The…
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Local News Live Launches 24/7 Streaming Service For Free Across 500 Stations
Gray Television said its streaming news network, Local News Live, is now available on more than 500 Gray station websites, connected TV apps, and mobile apps. Local News Live offers community coverage from Gray’s 113 television markets. “Our viewers value both local news and the unique, local perspectives on national stories Local News Live provides,”…
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Google’s New Undersea Cable Will Boost Internet Speeds to Europe
Google on Monday released plans to develop a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect Portugal, Bermuda, and South Carolina to expand the internet. Named after the Portuguese word for “cloud,” Nuvem aims to improve network resiliency across the Atlantic to meet growing demands for digital services. Adding another cable path will provide an alternative…
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ABC Boasts Improved OTA Coverage, Picture Quality For Cord Cutters in Chicago
On Sunday, as ABC’s Chopper 7 hovered nearby to capture the action, a helicopter flew a massive antenna to the top of Willis Tower in Chicago. A crew waiting at the top of the skyscraper completed the final stage of installation. The fixture, which weighs 5,000 pounds and stands 32 feet tall, isn’t just for…
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FCC Secures $40.8 Million in Emergency Internet Funding for Schools and Libraries
The Federal Communications Commission said it has secured $40.8 million through the latest round of funding from the Emergency Connectivity Fund. The money will provide students with internet access, equipment, and digital services necessary to thrive in school. The funds will be distributed to 220 schools and districts, seven libraries and library systems, and three…
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Spring Football Leagues XFL & USFL Reportedly Looking to Merge As FOX, ABC, & NBC Will Be The New Home
The XFL and USFL are in talks to merge their football leagues in an effort to create a stronger alternative to the NFL, according to Axios. The leagues plan to seal the deal before the 2024 season. The games will likely be split between Disney, Fox, ABC, NBC, and other over-the-air networks, according to Axios.…
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As COVID Cases Surge, Department of Health and Human Services Resumes Mailing Free Tests
After a summer of spiking COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health and Human Services will continue to mail out free tests to help ease the financial burden of buying kits out of pocket. Starting September 25, you can request up to four rapid tests per household through COVID.org. This batch is good through the end…
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Robocallers Are Back Again Ahead of Student Loan Repayments – Here is How The FCC is Stopping Them
The Federal Communications Commission has cracked down hard on sources of robocalls, even holding telecommunication companies accountable for allowing scam calls to pass through their networks. Despite the effort, spam calls are making a comeback, and could hit you just as student loan repayments are expected to resume. Blocking service Robokiller reports spam calls increased…
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Amazon Plans to Hire 250,000 Workers to Speed Up Deliveries For The Holiday Season
Amazon is hiring 250,000 seasonal employees ahead of the holiday season to keep up with customer demands, up from 150,000 last year. The retail giant plans to invest $1.3 billion this year to bring more full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers to its fulfillment centers and delivery crew across the U.S. Amazon is increasing the average…