Author: Luke Bouma
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Hulu Will Reportedly Soon Be More Popular Than Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, & Others
This month the Wall Street analyst firm UBS explored how the TV market will look in 2023. According to UBS, Hulu will have a bigger market share than YouTube TV, Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, and even the streaming services from cable companies. According to UBS, these are the top 7 video services by market share…
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Sling TV Drops The AFRO Channel From Its Lifestyle Extra Add-On
Today Sling TV confirmed to Cord Cutters News that they have dropped the Afro Channel from Sling TV’s Lifestyle Extra add-on. Sling TV added AFRO, a polycultural Black television network, was added today to Sling TV’s Lifestyle Extra package back on June 29th, 2017. Now it seems that their contract with AFRO has come to…
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Cord Cutting This Week Podcast #8 – New Roku TVs Clear the FCC, AT&T’s DIRECTV NOW Focus, & More
Welcome to the relaunch of our weekly podcast. Today Luke and Jess talk about New Roku TVs, AT&T’s DIRECTV NOW Focus, & More. (You can now also find us on Apple Podcasts and Tunein along with many other great podcast apps.) Did you know we have a YouTube Channel? Every week we have a live Cord Cutting…
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Roku Stock Is Now Over 50% Owned by Hedge Funds & Institutional Investors
Roku has recently seen strong growth in its stock. On June 17, 2018, Roku’s stock sold for $44.93. One year later, it is over $90.58. (At the time of writing this story.) Roku’s recent success seems to have grabbed the attention of investors like PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Meridian Wealth Management LLC, and CWM…
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PlayStation Vue Still Has No New Deals With AMC, Discovery, NBC, & Turner as Time Runs Out
Update: It looks like PlayStation Vue may have a new deal with these networks. You can learn more HERE. Earlier this month, PlayStation Vue announced that they are in renewal talks with AMC, Discovery, NBCUniversal, and Turner. Sony has just over 24 hours to complete these deals before the networks go dark. Sony updated the…
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Update: Turner Networks Are Once Again Working on YouTube TV But Guide Data is Still Broken
Are you unable to watch CNN, Cartoon Network, TNT, etc on YouTube TV? You are not alone as YouTube TV seems to be having issues with Turner Networks owned channels. Right now if you try to watch one of these channels it is returning an error message but other YouTube channels are working. The issue…
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Amazon is Adding a New Live TV Section to The Fire TV With Content From DIRECTV NOW, PlayStation Vue, & More
Today Amazon announced that they are adding a live TV section to the Fire TV home screen that will feature content from many popular live TV apps. This will let you see content from HBO and NBA League Pass right next to your live channels from services like Sling TV and PlayStation Vue. “We have…
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Pluto TV Will Be Rearranging Their Channel Lineup on Monday
Today Pluto TV confirmed to Cord Cutters News that starting Monday, July 1st, 2019 many of your favorite Pluto TV channels will have new channel numbers. Pluto TV says this new lineup will help users more easily find content by grouping like-channels together. When this change goes live on Monday, July 1st, 2019 you will…
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EXPIRED: Amazon’s 55″ 4K HDR Fire TV Edition Smart TV From Toshiba is On Sale For Just $299.99
Looking for a crazy cheap 55″ TV? Right now you can get a 55″ 4K HDR Fire TV Edition Smart TV from Toshiba for just $299.99. This deal is only available at Best Buy as Amazon still lists the TV for $449.99. You can find this deal on Best Buy’s website HERE. About This TV:…
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Sling TV is Rolling Out a New User Interface On The Apple TV
Today Sling TV started to roll out a new user interface on the Apple TV. This update is a dramatic change from the old home screen with a new look and a changed navigation system. Now you will find the top half of the Sling TV app is previews promoting different shows and channels you…