Author: Roger Cheng
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Cable TV’s Free Fall Continues as Cord Cutters Are Expected to Push Subscriptions to a New Low
The percentage of households subscribing to traditional pay TV providers like Comcast, Charter, or DIRECTV is expected to hit a new low of just under a third of U.S. households by 2028, as the number of cord cutters and “cord nevers” surges, according to research firm GlobalData. That’s a significant decline from this year, with…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Says He’ll ‘Definitely’ Step Down in 2026, Also Weighed Selling Hulu to Comcast
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger said on Wednesday that he would “definitely” step down in 2026 when his current contract runs out. The executive made the comments at the New York Times Dealbook Conference, which was covered by Reuters, CNBC, and other media outlets. Iger said that the succession process is “robust,” according to CNBC…
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Netflix Will Add ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Trilogy to its Free Games Lineup in December
Rockstar Games’ blockbuster trilogy of classic Grand Theft Auto games are making their way to Netflix on December 14 as the streaming giant continues to bulk up its gaming lineup. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition includes Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The…
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AirTV Appears to Be Down for Sling TV users
AirTV, an over-the-air digital video recorder that grabs local channels, is down for Sling TV users, according to several comments on Reddit. The device was built by DISH and optimized for Sling TV users. The AirTV’s ability to grab local channels fills a gap in the streaming service, which doesn’t offer locals in most markets…
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Streaming Services Will Double the Number of Pricing Tiers in 2024
Get ready to be overwhelmed by streaming services all over again. The top subscription streamers are set to more than double the number of available pricing tiers in 2024, introducing options that include access to premium content, yearly contracts, bundles, and more, according to Deloitte’s annual TMT (technology, media, and telecom) predictions for next year.…
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The Squid Game Reality Show Dominated Netflix, and Even Revived the Popularity of the Original
“Squid Game: The Challenge,” the reality show version of the blockbuster original Korean suspense show, dominated Netflix’s viewing during the Thanksgiving break. The show, which pits 456 contestants against each other in surreal and sadistic games inspired by the original Squid Game for $4.56 million, drew the most views for an English show at 20.1…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Denies ABC, Cable Networks, and ESPN Are For Sale
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger backtracked on his prior suggestion that some assets, whether it’s ESPN or its ABC network, might be for sale, saying that was “not the case.” “I did not think everyone would run with a story that everything is being sold, which is not the case,” Iger told Disney employees at…
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Amazon Says its New Satellite Internet Service Will Run Faster and More Securely Thanks to This Partnership
Amazon on Tuesday said its Project Kuiper satellite-based internet service will get a big helping hand from its Amazon Web Services division, enabling the service to run faster and more securely. Amazon Web Services, or AWS, powers websites and cloud services around the world, and is quietly the most profitable part of the retail giant.…
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Charter’s Spectrum Told to Stop Bashing T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet Service
Charter’s claims that T-Mobile’s 5G home internet service is “spotty” and “glitchy” go to far, according to the National Advertising Division, which recommended the cable TV provider modify or cease several claims against the wireless company. The NAD, which is part of the BBB National Programs, ruled that two of its commercials and claims on…
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Fox Sports Taking Social Media Copyright Takedowns to an Extreme on YouTube and X
Be careful what Fox Sports video clips you share on X (formerly Twitter) or YouTube. The sports cable network has apparently gotten aggressive with copyright takedown notices. Sports blog Awful Announcing reported that popular X account @nocontextcfb (no context college football) was sent a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) claim by Fox because of a…