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Two Big Reasons Cable TV Companies Are Struggling To Gain Broadband Subscribers As 5G Explodes
When it comes to gaining broadband subscribers, cable companies are lagging behind 5G home internet and fiber providers. New data from New School Research indicates that cable as a product is not the problem. Instead, pricing strategy and customer support are core hindrances for cable’s growth. Cord cutting 2.0, or users looking for different home…
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YouTube Slowing Down Loading Times for Videos on Firefox and Edge As It Continues To Wage War on Ad-Blockers
If you’re trying to watch YouTube videos and still using ad-blockers, you might notice a delay in loading times. Users have observed slower load times on Firefox and Microsoft Edge, but a few have also encountered delays on Google Chrome, according to Android Authority. YouTube said its ad-blocker detection doesn’t target specific browsers. “In the…
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FCC Says Over One Million Homes Have Gained High-Speed Internet Access Since May
The digital divide is still significant, but it’s “narrowing,” according to Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. The FCC on Friday released its third National Broadband Map, which shows where internet service is available across the U.S., and said just over 7.2 million homes lack access to high-speed internet, down from 8.3 million locations when…
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More Streaming Services Could Join Netflix, Disney, and YouTube’s War on Password Sharing
Netflix set out to eliminate password sharing this year, and while the crackdown is far from finished, the media giant is winning over its rival streaming services. Despite the initial anger from viewers, Netflix saw an explosion of new signups once it began charging U.S. customers extra to share passwords. In June, reports said subscriptions…
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AT&T’s In-Car Wi-Fi Just Got More Affordable
AT&T’s unveiled a new, cheaper data rate plan for its in-car Wi-Fi. If you’re a new or existing postpaid wireless customer with a Unlimited Starter, Elite, or Premium plan, the mobile carrier said you can add a vehicle for $10 a month plus taxes and fees. AT&T limits each plan to three vehicles. AT&T’s in-car…
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There Is A New ‘Alien’ TV Show In The Works at FX
With a deal reached between actors and Hollywood studios, movies and shows are slowly restarting production. The FX series Alien will start filming again in January or February of next year, showrunner Noah Hawley told Deadline. “We’re getting back into production as quickly as possible,” Hawley said on Wednesday. Production halted on the sci-fi series…
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YouTube Copyright Scammers Must Pay $3.3 Million to Hundreds Exploited Music Artists
Cybercriminals posing as music rightsholders were arrested and sentenced to prison after extracting over $23 million in revenue from YouTube’s Content ID system. After about 800 impacted artists came forward, the court has ordered the scammers to pay $3.3 million in restitution. Under the company MediaMuv LLC., Webster Batista and Jose Teran claimed to own…
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SpaceX Unveils Its Next-Generation Starlink Terminal
SpaceX on Friday added a new Starlink terminal to its family of products. The news was shared on X earlier by Tesla investor, Sawyer Merritt. Compared to its predecessor, the Standard Actuated terminal — which was also designed for everyday uses like gaming, video calls, and streaming — the new device features a slimmer, more…
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SpaceX Has Postponed Its Second Starship Test Launch Until November 18
SpaceX’s plans to launch Starship’s second flight on Friday have been scrapped and rescheduled for Saturday, November 18. Elon Musk, the company’s owner, shared the news on X, formerly Twitter. “We need to replace a grid fin actuator, so launch is postponed to Saturday,” Musk said in a post. A grid fins are located on…
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This List of States With the Most Spam Calls May Surprise You
Spam calls are an issue almost everywhere in the U.S., but some states are targeted more than others. These are the top 10 states with the highest spam call rates, according to voice security company Hiya’s Q3 2023 Global Call Threat Report. There are few things that elicit more anger than spam calls. It’s possible…