Author: Philip Palermo
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FCC Waiver Makes Airing Local Religious Services Easier So You Can Watch Instead of Attending
The Federal Communications Commission announced a temporary, limited waiver today, which makes it easier for local TV stations to broadcast live local events like religious services. The idea, it says, is to open up time slots that are normally dedicated to children’s programming, allowing more people to watch live broadcasts of Easter services, Passover seders,…
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5G: How Much Do Consumers Know, How Much Do They Care?
The term “5G” has been floating around for some time now, with major telcos investing heavily into network upgrades and marketing campaigns focused on the next-gen wireless standard. And while a recent consumer survey suggests many are aware of the overall bullet points — faster speeds, better coverage — excitement levels haven’t exactly spiked so…
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HBO Go, HBO Now Dropping Older Apple TV Support on April 30th
Support documents for HBO Now and HBO Go indicate both services will drop support for older Apple TV models starting on April 30th. The update focuses on 2nd and 3rd Gen Apple TV models, which launched in 2010 and 2012, respectively, and have since been replaced by more modern 4th and 5th Gen options in…
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Google Offers Free Trial of Stadia Pro Game Streaming Service
Google just announced a new offer for its Stadia game streaming service that includes two free months of Stadia Pro access. The company, like many we’ve covered over the past few weeks, cites the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the need for entertainment options while many of us stay at home. “We’re facing some of the…
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Spam Calls Are Down During Coronavirus Outbreak
The number of complaints due to robocalls has dropped significantly during the coronavirus pandemic, according to research from AllAreaCodes. The site took a look at data from the Federal Trade Commission and noted dips in consumer complaints throughout March as the World Health Organization declared a pandemic and the several areas in the US began…
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Netflix Adds New Parental Controls, Including Lockable Profiles
A recent update from Netflix allows users to apply PIN codes to individual profiles, allowing parents, for example, to keep their kids from accessing more adult-oriented fare. The new feature is one of several Netflix announced today as it introduces more granular controls. Among the new additions: Users can assign PIN codes to protect profiles…
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SpaceX & Amazon Internet Competitor OneWeb Files for Bankruptcy, Cites COVID-19 Pandemic
Last week, satellite internet company OneWeb filed for bankruptcy, citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as it struggled to secure additional funding. In a statement announcing the decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company said it “intends to use these proceedings to pursue a sale of its business in order to maximize the value…
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ATSC Says NextGen TV Rollout Continues Despite COVID-19 Impact
Despite delays and setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Advanced Televisions Systems Committee says the 2020 rollout of ATSC 3.0 is still moving forward. The new broadcasting standard, which will use the “NextGen TV” branding is scheduled to go live on all major networks in Las Vegas and Portland, Ore., by early June, the…
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The Roku Channel Launches in the UK
Roku announced that it’s launching The Roku Channel in the UK today, adding that in addition to Roku users, NOW TV and Sky Q users also have access to the channel’s lineup of free content. According to the company, The Roku Channel offers some 10,000-plus hours of movies, TV episodes, and documentaries. In a blog…
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Vizio Snags Design Award for its Auto-Adjusting Elevate Sound Bar
Vizio’s stylish Elevate sound bar snagged another design award recently, earning a Red Dot Award for Product Design. In a press release, the company pointed out this marks the 17th award or recognition for its fancy, auto-adjusting speaker. Announced back in January at CES 2020, the Elevate’s signature feature is a pair of drivers that…