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Max is Testing 24/7 Live Feeds of HBO Channels Included with Your Max Subscription
In a move echoing the rise of cable-like streaming services, Warner Bros. Discovery announced today that it is testing 24/7 linear channels on its Max streaming platform. A small group of ad-free Max subscribers in the US will have access to these channels, which mirror programming found on traditional HBO linear channels. The new channels…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Executive Urges Industry to Ditch the Word “Cable”
Kathleen Finch, the outgoing head of U.S. networks at Warner Bros. Discovery, has a message for her colleagues in the television industry: stop using the word “cable.” Speaking at Content London, Finch emphasized that the focus should be on creating compelling content, regardless of the platform where it’s consumed. “What we do is content,” she…
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Disney Continues to Shutdown Cable TV Channels Around The World Including The Disney Channel, FX, & More
Walt Disney Company continues its strategic shift away from traditional television, announcing the closure of several linear channels in Brazil. Effective February 28th, 2025, the following channels will cease broadcasting in the region: This move follows a pattern established by Disney in recent years, with similar channel closures in countries like Australia, South Korea, and…
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DISH Wins a $25 Million Judgment Against A Pirate TV Service
A long-running legal battle against Jadoo TV, a popular provider of pirated South Asian content, has reached its conclusion with a resounding victory for copyright holders. The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) today announced that a U.S. court has ordered Jadoo TV and its CEO, Sajid Sohail, to pay almost $25 million in damages…
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Anker SOLIX C1000 1800W Output Portable Power Station Price Slashed in Half
Cyber Monday brings an electrifying deal on the Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station. This powerful solar generator, usually priced at $999, is now available for a jaw-dropping $499 – a full 50% off! You can find this power station on Amazon HERE. This limited-time offer presents an incredible opportunity to acquire a reliable and…
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Max to Remove Beloved Cartoon Network Shows, Leaving Fans Reeling
Nostalgia lovers and animation enthusiasts are in for a rude awakening as Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, Max, prepares to purge a slew of classic Cartoon Network shows. Titles like “The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy” and “Ed, Edd n Eddy” are among those slated for removal, leaving fans to lament the dwindling availability…
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Walmart Completes $2.3 Billion Acquisition of Vizio & Once Again Owns a Streaming Service
Walmart today announced the completion of its acquisition of Vizio, the popular TV manufacturer, for a hefty $2.3 billion. This move signifies more than just adding another brand to Walmart’s portfolio; it marks a significant expansion into the lucrative world of television advertising. This deal also gives it ownership of Vizio’s WatchFree+ streaming service. WatchFree+…
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“Family Guy” Returns to Adult Swim After 3-Year Hiatus
In a move that’s sure to delight fans, Adult Swim has announced the return of “Family Guy” to its programming lineup. The animated sitcom, which left the network in 2021, will be back on the air starting January 1, 2025. This marks a homecoming of sorts for “Family Guy,” as Adult Swim played a pivotal…
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TCL Makes Its Free Streaming Service Even Better, Comcast Expands, & More – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for December 3, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: T-Mobile Confirms Massive Cyberattack. You can find a link to each story we talk about below this video. T-Mobile Confirms Attempted Cyberattack, Assures No Customer Data Breached https://cordcuttersnews.com/t-mobile-confirms-attempted-cyberattack-assures-no-customer-data-breached/ Police…
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YouTube TV for Android Gets a New Mini-Player
YouTube TV users on Android phones and tablets are getting a welcome upgrade to the app’s mini-player. Following in the footsteps of the main YouTube app, YouTube TV now features a picture-in-picture (PiP) style mini-player, offering a more versatile and user-friendly viewing as first spotted by 9to5Google. Previously, the YouTube TV mini-player was a static…