Author: Kayla Wassell
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Netflix Settles Lawsuit With ISP That Claimed ‘Squid Games’ Overwhelmed its Network
The Netflix series Squid Games was such a viral hit that a South Korean internet service provider filed a civil lawsuit against the streaming service over a massive surge in network traffic in 2020. Three years later, Netflix and SK Broadband agreed to set aside their differences and work together. “Moving forward, SK Broadband and…
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Google Fiber is Heading to Another New City
Google Fiber is coming to Round Rock, Texas, next year. After a unanimous city council vote last October, construction kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony with local officials welcoming the Google Fiber crew. Construction will begin in southeast Round Rock near Roundville Lane and will branch out to the rest of the city by early…
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Disney’s ‘The Haunted Mansion’ is Coming to Disney+ For Free And Digital Retailers Next Month
The film adaptation of one of the most frightful and populiar rides at Disneyland is coming to streaming next month. Disney+ is kicking off Halloween early by adding The Haunted Mansion to its catalog and sharing the treat with all major digital retailers. Inspired by the classic Disney theme park thrill ride, The Haunted Mansion…
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Great American Media’s Faith-Based Streaming Service Gets Overhaul
In June, Great American Media and Pure Flix merged into one platform. The faith and family streaming service now has a new name and but is sticking to its family-friendly promise. The service will now be called Great American Pure Flix, with subscribers able to access more titles focused on family-friendly films and series. It…
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Phoenix Suns Give Away Free TV Antennas to Fans After Walking Away From Cable
Phoenix Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia is ditching cable television in lieu of broadcasting games on local channels, and he’s giving away free TV antennas to ensure fans don’t miss out on the games. After walking away from negotiating a TV rights deal with Bally Sports, the Phoenix Suns partnered with broadcaster owner Gray Television. As…
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Is Blue Origin Ready to Launch After Last Year’s Rocket Explosion?
A year after Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket explosion in West Texas, the company appears ready for its next launch test next month. Blue Origin is readying the New Shepard launch system and has “tentative” plans to test a crewless flight in early October, according to Ars Technica. A successful launch might put the company…
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Paramount+ Releases Trailer for Reboot of Frasier
Paramount+ revealed the official trailer for its new original series, Frasier, a semi-reboot/continuation of the class show from the ‘90s. Kelsey Grammer reprises his Emmy Award-winning role as Frasier Crane. Before the series premiere on October 12, Paramount+ will give fans a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the show with a half-hour special called…
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Fox CFO Says Cable TV is Better Than Streaming For Sports
Even as more people cut ties with cable, Fox Corporation Chief Financial Officer Steve Tomsic is betting on cable bundles over streaming services as the best way to get premium sports coverage. The company plans to continue offering traditional cable bundles to increase customer value. “Right here, right now, the most effective way for a…
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Crackle Will Offer Classic 80s & 90s Hit Movies and Shows For Free In Retro Rewind Team-Up
Crackle added a hefty helping of nostalgia by teaming up with Retro Rewind 80s to bring 48 classic films and series to its free platform. “Be Kind, Retro Rewind! Check out @80sRetroRewind’s new collection of the grooviest, most bodaciously extreme movies and series from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, only on Crackle,” the streaming service…
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Starlink Has 1.5 Million Customers, Far Short of its Goal of 20 Million by 2022
When SpaceX launched Starlink, the company anticipated reaching 20 million users by 2022. However, by the end of last year, the satellite internet provider fell short of that goal, nabbing only 1 million customers. Its current base now stands at 1.5 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. Starlink’s revenue last year totaled $1.4 billion,…