Author: Philip Palermo
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting Cord Cutters
There’s little doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the ways we live our lives. Many of us work from home now, while others don’t have that luxury and continue working on-site in the face of greater risk. And while it’s certainly not the biggest concern or the most important focus right now, the pandemic…
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LG May Add Airplay 2, Homekit Support to Certain 2018 TVs
After initially announcing AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support would be coming to 2019 and newer TV models, evidence suggests LG may also be bringing these Apple features to select 2018 TVs as well. A report from MacRumors points to a support page on LG’s Canadian site that mentions AirPlay 2 and HomeKit coming to certain…
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10 Things to Stream While I’m Actually Playing Animal Crossing
On a typical day, I don’t have an excess of free time, and so it usually takes me longer to catch on to the hot, trending shows that all my friends and colleagues are raving about — I predict I’ll get around to Tiger King sometime in May or June. Plus, the recent release of…
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ESPN Will Air 12 Hours of Esports on April 5th
In the absence of live sports, many sports broadcasters and leagues have turned to esports to keep their fans engaged and it appears ESPN is looking to kick that up a notch. The sports broadcaster has announced ESPN Esports Day, a 12-hour marathon focused on various video game competitions, including traditional sports sims and more,…
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Reports Suggest Amazon Could Postpone Prime Day in Wake of Coronavirus
Reuters is reporting that Amazon could be aiming to move its annual Prime Day event to at least August in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Meeting notes suggest the shift could cost the company millions in revenue, and possibly force Amazon to sell a surplus of devices at a discount. The company’s Prime…
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Amazon Adds Free Live Content to IMDb TV’s Fire TV App
A while back, we reported on Amazon potentially adding free live TV content to its IMDb TV streaming service. And now we’ve heard from a reliable source that the company has indeed updated the service’s Fire TV app to include channels like Tastemade, Buzzr, Shout TV, and more. IMDb TV launched in early 2019 under…
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Edge Networks Will Test the Pay OTA Waters with Evoca Service This Summer
Edge Networks announced a new pay TV service it claims will offer more than 80 channels for less than half the cost of a cable subscription. The service, called Evoca, will use the new ATSC 3.0 standard, aka next-gen TV, to offer over-the-air (OTA) content for less than $50 per month. Expected to launch this…
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Regional ISP WilloWeb Deploys its First 5G Fixed Wireless Access in San Jose
We’re well into 2020 and it’s clear 5G is set to have a big year, with several major companies continuing to tout their expansion efforts. But smaller, more regional companies are also getting in on the 5G game, including California’s WilloWeb. The company focuses on the San Jose area of the state and it recently…
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How to Watch Classic MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL Games for Free
It’s no secret live sports, and the crowds they typically attract, have changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leagues and organizations around the world have postponed or outright canceled seasons, and many fans are staying indoors, eager to still follow their favorite teams. Thankfully, many of the major sports leagues are opening up their streaming…
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FCC Tells Phone Companies to Use Robocall-Fighting Tools by June 2021
Phone companies have a little over a year to implement new tools meant to fight robocalls, after the Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules to better verify incoming phone calls. In a press release, the FCC said phone companies have until June 30th, 2021 to put the tools to use on their networks. The move…