Author: Philip Palermo
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WWE Offers Free Access to WrestleMania, Specials, and More
WWE has announced that it’s offering free access to a large collection of content, including past WrestleMania events, pay-per-view specials, and more. And while the company’s press release doesn’t specify how long this free-content period lasts — beyond a “limited time,” the offer starts this week and includes a wide variety of content to choose…
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Akamai Announces Content Security Measures to Fight Piracy
Content-delivery company Akamai announced updates to its suite of security tools today aimed at better protecting media companies from piracy and illegal distribution. In a blog post, the company cited a study claiming global online piracy costs US media companies around $29 billion each year and thousands of jobs. In response, Akamai is touting a…
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Apple Updates tvOS to Version 13.4, Available Now
It’s software update time for Apple devices, with the company releasing a number of new operating system revisions for Apple TVs, iPhones, iPads, and more. On the Apple TV side, MacRumors reports that the latest version adds Family Sharing integration, making it easier to access content purchased on iTunes by other family members. Overall, though,…
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Verizon Adds 15GB of Data, Waives Data Caps Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Verizon announced it’s adding 15GB of free high-speed data for its consumer and small business customers, part of its response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects. The company also said it’s removing data caps for consumer and small business Fios and DSL customers. Verizon was one of several companies to sign on to…
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Esports Leagues Announce Schedules for Online-Only Formats
Much like traditional sports, many of the largest esports leagues can draw thousands of fans to events centers and arenas for in-person competitions. However, the coronavirus outbreak caused several leagues to change plans. And after quickly shifting to online-only formats, several esports leagues have emerged with updated schedules so fans can tune in and watch…
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Netflix Open to Reducing Video Quality Outside of Europe if Needed
Last week, Netflix announced it would be reducing video streaming quality in Europe to help ease overall network congestion as effects from the coronavirus outbreak put additional strain on the European internet. In a blog post this weekend, the company went into further detail about its measures and opened the door to taking similar steps…
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Apple Rumored to be Adding Kids Mode, Screen Time to tvOS
A rumored update to Apple’s tvOS could allow for more parental controls and a “Kids Mode” that only allows children-friendly content. The Verifier says the new controls should allow parents to block access to TV shows and other content they deem not age-appropriate and gives them the ability to set viewing-duration restrictions via Screen Time.…
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Great Ways to Stream Game Shows While You’re at Home
With the sudden uptick in at-home time, many of us are turning to streaming video to pass the time. And while there are certainly a variety of categories and genres out there to binge watch, game shows in particular can often invoke a bit of interactivity, turning the normally passive nature of watching TV into…
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Sling TV Adds 19 International News Channels to Free ‘Stay In & Sling’ Program
Sling TV just announced an update to its new Stay In & Sling program — a move meant to offer free access to more news and entertainment during the COVID-19 outbreak. This latest update adds free access for a limited time to 19 international news channels in the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, Brazil, and…
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NBA, NHL Broadcasters Turn to Video Game Sims to Play Out Seasons
As sports video games get more and more realistic, using them to simulate hypothetical scenarios has become a popular past time. Things like: What if the original Dream Team played in today’s NBA? And with the current coronavirus pandemic shutting down professional sports, some broadcasters and teams have turned to video games to keep their…