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Peacock Agrees to Pay Millions in Settlement For Auto-Renewal Lawsuit – How to Findout if You can Claim
NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, has agreed to a $3.74 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging violations of California’s automatic renewal laws. The lawsuit claimed that Peacock failed to provide proper disclosures and obtain necessary authorization before charging customers for automatically renewing subscriptions. The settlement benefits California residents who were charged for an…
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Philo Rebrands with “A Better Way to TV,” Offering Simplicity and Value in a Crowded Streaming Market
Philo, the budget-friendly streaming service, is unveiling a bold new brand identity today, aiming to stand out in the increasingly complex and expensive world of streaming entertainment. With a fresh visual design and the tagline “A Better Way to TV,” Philo emphasizes its commitment to simplicity, value, and a human-centric approach. This rebranding, developed in…
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YouTube TV Tests Background Audio Playback
YouTube TV is experimenting with a new feature that could be music to its subscribers’ ears: background audio playback. Currently under testing on iOS and Android devices, this functionality allows users to continue listening to their chosen channel even when their screen is turned off. This move brings YouTube TV in line with YouTube Premium,…
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Disney+ Adds 4 More Live Channels As It Expands Its Live Programing
Disney+ is doubling down on its live channel testing. After a quiet debut of ABC News and Disney+ Playtime in August, the streaming service is adding four new “curated linear content streams” that are really just 24/7 live channels. These channels incldue Hallowstream, Hits & Heroes, Throwbacks, and Real Life. These additions come just ahead…
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Amazon Freevee is Adding 5 New Free Channels in October 2024
With over 500 FAST channels, Amazon Freevee is becoming a go-to service for many cord cutters. The service offers originals such as Judy Justice and Bosch, as well as syndicated channels across various genres of entertainment featuring popular movies and TV shows. Here are all the channels Freevee is adding in October 2024: Scares by…
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Another Cable TV Network is Shutting Down, CNN Wants You to Pay to Read Its Stories, & More – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for September 30, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Another Cable TV Network Is Shutting Down & The Second News Network This Year. You can find links to each story below this video. Another Cable TV Network Is…
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Verizon Mobile & Verizon’s 5G Home Internet Hit by Major Outage Across the US
Verizon, one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States, is experiencing a significant outage impacting its mobile services nationwide. Reports of service disruptions are flooding in from users across the country, with Downdetector, a website that tracks outages, registering over 90,000 user reports. This outage also includes Verizon’s 5G Home Internet users. The…
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DIRECTV & DISH Have Lost 63% Of Its Subscribers Since 2016
The satellite television industry continues its dramatic decline as DirecTV reveals a staggering statistic in its latest investor presentation: combined with Dish Network, the two companies have lost a staggering 63% of their satellite customers since 2016. This comes as cord cutting has hit satellite TV hard. This revelation comes as no surprise, as cord-cutting…
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Amazon’s All New Echo Spot 2024 is On Sale For Just $44.99 its All Time Lowest Price
Looking for an Echo smart speaking for Alexa with a display screen but no camera? The new Echo Spot 2024 has a display for a clock and everything you love about Alexa without the camera many do not like. Right now, the Echo Spot 2024 is on sale for just $44.99, its lowest price ever.…
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Amazon Prime Video Launching Live News Programs? Its Reportedly Working On An Election-Night Special
Amazon is reportedly in advanced negotiations with former NBC News anchor Brian Williams to host a special presidential election-night program on its Prime Video streaming platform, according to sources familiar with the matter according to a report from Variety. The proposed special would see Williams leading discussions alongside prominent pundits and news personalities as they…