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AMC+ Settled a Class Action Lawsuit for $8.3 Million. Find Out if You Have a Claim Here
AMC might owe you money from an $8.3 million class action lawsuit settlement. The lawsuit accuses AMC of using Meta Pixel software developed by Meta (formerly Facebook) to track users on its website and share their information with third parties without consent. The actions are considered a violation of federal law under the Video Privacy…
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Nexstar Challenges FCC’s Fine Over Comcast Dispute
Nexstar, which owns nearly 200 television stations, hit back at the Federal Communication Commission’s $150,000 fine against Mission Broadcasting, whose stations it manages. In a filing, Nexstar said the decision is “improper, prejudicial, and unsupported by the facts or the law.” Last month, the FCC fined Mission Broadcasting following a 2022 complaint from Comcast accusing…
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Comcast Debuts First Modem With Support For Next-Gen Internet Service and Wi-Fi 7
Comcast unveiled the first gateway, which acts as a modem and router, that supports both its next-generation internet service, called DOCSIS 4.0, and Wi-Fi 7. The gateway, called the XB10, was shown off at Comcast’s Converge event earlier this week, according to Light Reading. DOCSIS 4.0 is the newest standard in cable that utilizes technical…
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Max Will Now Stream Live Sports in Dolby Vision
Sports are about to look better on Max. The streaming service on Tuesday said its live sports offerings on the B/R Sports add-on will now be available in Dolby Vision, the brand name for 4K HDR video format. Max is the first streamer to offer live sports in Dolby Vision, the company added. Dolby Vision…
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A New ‘Unconnected’ ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV Tuner Is Now On the Market
A new NextGen TV Box is available for customers looking to upgrade their viewing experience to ATSC 3.0 without buying a new TV — and it’s the first that doesn’t need an internet connection. The new Zinwell NextGen TV Box standalone tuner from TV hardware company Channel Master lets users grab a NextGen TV feed…
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Pluto TV’s Free ‘Murder She Wrote’ and ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Channels Are Now Live
Free ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV launched several new channels on Tuesday, including Murder She Wrote and Little House on the Prairie. Fans can now check out the full library of episodes from both shows. Murder She Wrote is a classic crime drama TV series starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher, a small-town mystery writer…
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MLB Is Taking Over Production of Some MLB Broadcasts From Bally Sports
Major League Baseball will continue to be the broadcast home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego Padres, and Colorado Rockies for the 2024 season. The rights to the teams will become available ahead of the 2025 season, according to Fan Nation. This comes after Diamond Sports Group, parent company of Bally Sports, missed a rights…
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Another State Wants To Tax Streaming Services Like Cable TV Companies
A piece of legislation in Maine is poised to slap a tax on streaming services that use a town’s telephone poles and wires to deliver content to viewers. LD 1967, or An Act to Support Municipal Franchise Agreement, which passed the Maine Senate and is reportedly expected to be signed Gov. Janet Mills, prevents “a…
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Amazon Prime Video’s New Standard Ad Tier Dials Back Sound and Picture Quality
Amazon Prime Video subscribers who have decided not to shell out an extra $2.99 a month for an ad-free watching experience may notice their streaming experience is missing something. The e-commerce giant’s ad-supported streaming plan doesn’t support Dolby Vision picture or Dolby Atmos sound quality, an Amazon spokesperson confirmed to Forbes. Dolby Vision is the…
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Amazon Internet Service Will Reportedly Have Built-In Cyber Threat Defenses
Amazon’s internet service is set to launch later this year, and the future SpaceX Starlink competitor has reportedly added a number of safeguards against digital dangers. As the world’s reliance on the internet grows by the day and cyber criminals find new ways to wreak havoc, strong, adaptable security defenses are more important than ever.…