Author: Kayla Wassell
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Cineverse is Shutting Down Channels in an Attempt to Combat Declining Revenue
Cineverse said it will be cutting streaming channels from its repertoire after reporting rough first-quarter results Responding to declining revenue, the company said it will cut lower-margin streaming channels in an effort to focus more resources on high-performing channels. “As we refocus the Company on profitable, sustainable growth driven by technology, we have made significant…
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Amazon Devices Chief, Who Made Cord Cutting Simpler, Will Leave Company
The man behind Amazon’s drive to fill your home with Echo speakers and smart displays, Ring cameras, and maybe even a robot, will leave the online retail giant. Dave Limp, Amazon’s senior vice president of devices and services, said in a blog post that he is stepping down after nearly 14 years at the company. …
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FCC Says 20 Million Households Are On its Affordable Broadband Program
The Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program hit an internet accessibility milestone. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said on Monday that more than 20 million U.S. households have signed up for the program, which subsidizes the cost of internet service for those meeting a certain income threshold. The ACP, which is funded by the Infrastructure Investment…
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YouTube Gets More Aggressive In Banishing Ad Blockers
Ad-blockers will soon earn you a ban from YouTube. The platform is trying to drive up Premium memberships while cracking down on those sneaking around the free ad-supported tier. YouTube is testing a new anti-ad blocker featuring a countdown timer alerting users when the next ad will play. Users will see the clock popup appear…
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NextGen TV ATSC 3.0 is Now Available in Philadelphia. Is Your City Next on The List?
NextGen TV is now available on six local Philadelphia television stations. After a launch last week, Philadelphians can watch six NextGen TV over-the-air supported channels for free, including sports content from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. Current programs will continue to be available to all viewers through over-the-air, cable, or satellite companies. It’s the…
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A Writer Found AI-Generated Books Under Her Name on Amazon, and Had Trouble Taking Them Down
For author Jane Friedman, finding half a dozen books listed under her name should’ve been a mark of success. But instead, it was a worrisome reminder of the dangers of artificial intelligence. Friedman found half a dozen books listed on Amazon, attributing her as the author. The faux Friedman books were on her official Goodreads…
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China Proposes Strict Internet Time Limits For Kids Should Other Countries Limit Kids Access to The Internet?
Smartphone addiction is plaguing Chinese youth, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. The government already implemented restrictions on gaming, limiting minors to three hours of game time a week. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has proposed additional “minor mode” measures to curb children’s access to these devices by limiting time based on age range and…
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Polaroid Launches New Roku Smart TV
A new Polaroid Roku TV model is available at Asda stores in the UK. The television runs on the built-in Roku OS and offers the same channels familiar to Roku users. The Polaroid smart TV connects you to free programming, well over 100 live streams, premium channels, and more. Polaroid Roku users in the UK…
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Amazon Fresh Takes on Walmart+ By Offering Deliveries to Customers Without a Prime Membership
Amazon is expanding its Fresh grocery delivery service to shoppers without a Prime membership. Amazon aims to be the “first choice” for shoppers by opening up its Fresh delivery services to non-members in select cities in select cities. The difference is the cost for the delivery service is higher without Prime. The move, a first…
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Walmart Reportedly in Talks to Take Over DVD & Blu-Ray Disc Business
As sales for DVDs and Blu-ray Discs plummet, Walmart may be considering taking over management of Studio Distribution Services (SDS), which handles the distribution of physical media. Walmart submitted a request for proposal for SDS, according to Media Play News. The move would help streamline the distribution of merchandise from studios to independent suppliers. Walmart…