Author: Kayla Wassell
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Internet Service Providers Must Now Block Pirate IPTV Services After MLB Wins Court Order
Canada has been rolling out anti-piracy protocols in recent years at the request of rightsholders. The injunction requires internet providers to block unauthorized broadcasts and takes a special interest in live sports. The NHL was the first league to apply for a pirate IPTV blocking order, which was granted. The Canadian Internet Policy and Public…
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Amazon & iRobot Alter Takeover Deal as EU Review Puts Merger in Limbo
Amazon changed the terms of its deal to buy iRobot after the robot vacuum maker took on debt to continue operating as the two companies await the results of an EU antitrust investigation into the combination. Amazon said that it would now pay $51.75 a share, below the original $61-per-share price, to account for $200…
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s Apps Are Experiencing Technical Issues – Here is What You Need to Know
Recently Warner Bros. Discovery apps, including Turner Classic Movies, have been experiencing technical issues in recent weeks, causing a stir among classic movie enthusiasts. The app and the website aren’t letting users stream films, leaving some wondering if this signals the end of their beloved TCM and other Warner Bros. Discovery apps. First reported by…
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Cable TV Revenue Falls 51% Over the Last 10 Years Hitting Comcast & Others Hard
Traditional cable television has been struggling to keep up with streaming services, more so now than ever before. Former Treasury Official and Morning Joe economic analyst Steve Rattner broke down some numbers concerning both studios and the talents who work for them. Back in 2015, around 80% of U.S. households had either cable or direct-to-satellite…
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The Roku Channel Announces The Marriage Pact Hosted by San Boodram
The Roku Channel is bringing more original content to its free platform and has announced a brand new reality series coming this fall. Hosted by relationship guru and best-selling author of The Game of Desire, Shan Boodram, The Marriage Pact is an eight-episode series following single friends who have made a pact to marry if…
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Netflix Announces New ‘My Netflix’ App, Making Finding What You Want to Watch Even Easier
Today, Netflix announced the streaming service is making it easier to find something to watch for iOS users. My Netflix is a “one-stop shop” that provides shortcuts to help you find what you want to watch quickly. You’ll be able to find your downloaded content as well as your saved series and films on ‘My…
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AMC Entertainment is Facing Possible Bankruptcy Unless Settlement Reached Between Shareholders
Despite a big box office weekend, things are looking grim over at AMC Entertainment. The company has been skirting bankruptcy for quite some time now, spurred on by a significant decline in theatergoers since 2020. The ongoing writers’ strike coupled with the recent actors’ strike looks to be adding additional pressure on AMC Entertainment’s financial…
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Verizon’s 5G Home Internet Plan Will Reportedly Be Going Up In Price
Verizon is increasing wireless home internet prices again. The company will soon charge an extra $10 for wireless home internet according to Yahoo! Finance, the second price increase in two years. Sometime this summer, Verizon wireless internet will start costing $35 a month including the autopay and paperless billing discounts. Update: Verizon has sent Cord…
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A New Satellite Internet Service For Alaska Suffers a Massive Failure
Astranis has a slight issue with its recently launched internet satellite Arcturus, the company’s first. The satellite was intended to begin providing much-needed internet access to Alaska and other rural areas starting this summer. Roughly 40% of Alaskans don’t have reliable access to broadband internet. After launching into orbit earlier this year Astranis now reports…
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YouTube Is Adding Four New Feature For Premium Members
YouTube subscribers who prefer watching in the fast lane are in for a treat. YouTube is trying out a new feature for YouTube Premium members. The new feature lets subscribers skip a series of screen taps to get to the settings gear and adjust the speed. Now, all you need to do is press the…