Author: Kayla Wassell
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A Single Warner Bros. Discovery Executive Reportedly Blocked New Babylon 5 Shows For 20 Years
Warner Bros. Discovery is planning more new Babylon 5 content ahead of the upcoming Blu-ray release of the series. For almost two decades, a single executive has put the brakes on all pitched Babylon 5 projects. Apparently, this executive was not a fan and now that they’re retired, Warner Bros. Discovery is jumping at the…
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AT&T, Verizon, & Other Companies May Need to Spend Millions to Replace Lead-Covered Lines
AT&T and Verizon are among several telecommunication companies that may be facing a huge overhaul due to aging, lead-lined wires in upcoming years. A vast number of outdated wires coated in lead have been found around the country. Analysts warn these lead-covered wires could pose a health risk to the communities living near them by…
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Spectrum Ranked Fastest Download Speeds of All Fixed Broadband Providers
In a recent internet speed test conducted by Ookla, Spectrum ranked the fastest out of all fixed broadband providers. The Q2 2023 Speedtest Intelligence report looks at a number of factors to compare speeds across companies. For median download speeds, Ookla’s report showed Spectrum not only took first place for speed but knocked Comcast and…
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VIZIO WatchFree+ Is Adding 20 New Free Local News Channels
Today, VIZIO announced WatchFree+ is a new local channel category for audiences looking for the latest in regional news, weather, sports, and more. VIZIO now offers 20 local market news channels from FOX and Gray Television featuring local news coverage across top designated market areas such as Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Dallas-Forth Worth, Atlanta, and Washington…
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Cable TV Companies Like Comcast & Spectrum Represents Just 30.6% of All TV Viewing
Nielsen’s The Guage report provides monthly insights into media measurements across broadcast, cable, and streaming usage. Viewing numbers are usually higher in the summer as school lets out and people try to stay out of the heat. The June 2023 Guage Report showed an increase in viewership across all viewing habits, especially among younger age…
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Google Pixel 8 Pro Specs Leaked Online – Here is Everything We Know
Google Pixel 8 Pro is expected to be announced later this fall. Specifics about the upcoming launch have been heavily kept under wraps, although now multiple sources, including Phone Arena, are reporting leaked information citing a tweet posted by Yogesh Brar. According to Yogesh Brar, the new phone will build off of the success of…
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Amazon Fire TV Upgrades Voice Search Controls
Amazon upgraded its Fire TV voice search feature, recently adding phonetically blended results (PBR). Since AI voice recognition isn’t perfect and doesn’t account for accents as well as unintentionally pick up other sounds in the room, PBR helps eliminate repeated attempts to voice search for specific programs by offering up a list of related search…
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A New iPad Air is Reportedly in Development
Rumors are flying as a new iPad Air is in the works. While nothing has been confirmed yet, there is speculation on what features the sixth-generation model could have. There may or may not be an announcement about the new iPad Air this October but according to Mark Gurman, the device itself wouldn’t come out…
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Actors Threaten Lifetime Bans From SAG-AFTRA For Anyone Who Works With Studios
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) is in full swing and has issued a warning to all social media influencers: Don’t cross the picket line. The guidelines for the actors’ strike include future talents as well, including those who aren’t current union members. As outlined in the SAG-AFTRA Strike Notice And Order, “Any non-member seeking future…
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FTC Continues Robocall Crackdown
The Federal Trade Commission has been going after robocalls full force, enlisting the help of over 100 federal and state law enforcement departments to participate in “Operation Stop Scam Calls”. Attorneys general from all states are also helping locate and fine the sources of fraudulent telemarketing schemes. An announcement posted earlier today reads, “The FTC…