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Chromecast Removes Guest Mode That Let Users Bypass Wi-Fi
Google is killing the Chromecast guest mode feature that let users Cast to a TV without having to join a Wi-Fi network, according to 9to5 Google. The report said Google is also removing the guest mode from Google’s device sharing settings, as well as Chromecast settings in the Google Home app. Chromecast’s help page confirmed…
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AI Will Play A Surprising Role in Amazon’s NFL Games
Amazon will incorporate artificial intelligence into its weekly Thursday Night Football games, according to Sportico. During a stream, viewers will see a second on-screen line alongside the regular yellow first-down marker. The new line will indicate when a team should punt or go for it on fourth down, as determined by AI. The new features, which…
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ESPN Could Charge Up to $35 a Month for ESPN Streaming
Once it launches, subscribing to ESPN’s standalone streaming service could put a dent in your wallet. The sports network is considering charging $20 to $35 a month for the new service, code-named Flagship, but it could be more, according to The Information. The rate is significantly higher than the standard subscription service — Disney+, for…
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Multiple Amazon Sellers Are Convicted of Price Fixing DVDs on Amazon & Must Pay $795,000 in Fines Along With Jail Time
The Department of Justice convicted several Amazon Marketplace sellers and companies for price fixing DVDs and Blu-Rays sold on the e-commerce site. The offending parties, who all plead guilty, were slapped fines collectively totaling almost $795,000 in addition to jail time, home confinement and supervised release. The convicted include companies like Michelle’s DVD Funhouse, MJR…
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Fox TV’s License Renewal Could Be at Risk After FCC Public Petition
A Philadelphia Fox TV broadcast station won’t have its license renewed if a media advocacy group has its way. The Media and Democracy Project (MAD) petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to deny the renewal application for WTXF-TV, the only Fox-owned TV station currently up for renewal, according to a report from Ars Technica. MAD said…
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There is A New Scam Targeting Comcast Customers – Here is What You Need To Know To Avoid It
With nearly everything digitized in our daily lives, scams designed to steal your money and personal data are a commonplace danger. Bad actors are often neck-and-neck with the Federal Communications Commission’s efforts to stop them. Scammers prey on people using manipulative tactics to gain access to sensitive information. Recently a Cord Cutters News reader emailed…
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Amazon Unveils New Blink Outdoor 4 Camera
Amazon expanded its security camera lineup with the new Blink Outdoor 4. The latest generation offers indoor and outdoor use, a wider field of view, improved image quality and low light capabilities, as well as enhanced motion detection. The Blink Outdoor 4 looks like a significant upgrade from past iterations of the camera. In a…
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TCL’s New 98-Inch S5 TV Is Available With NFL Sunday Ticket Deal
If you’re in the market to go big on a new television set, TCL’s new Smart S5 TV is available for preorder for $5,000. The new model boasts features like a 120Hz native panel refresh rate, high brightness LED backlight, HDR ULTRA with Dolby Vision IQ and hands-free voice control. The new model joins TCL’s…
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Google Fiber With 5 Gbps Speeds is Live in Austin
Starting today, Google Fiber customers in Austin, Texas, can sign up for symmetrical 5 Gbps speeds, marking a big speed boost in the market. Customers who order will get a Wi-Fi 6 router, two mesh extenders, a 10 gigabit Fiber Jack and professional installation, with service costing $125 a month, the company said in a…
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Walmart Will Start 30-Minute Drone Home Deliveries This Year in Partnership With Google
Walmart and Wing, an on-demand drone delivery provider owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, will extend its service to two Texas Walmart stores. There are already 11 drone hubs operating in the Dallas area, and new additions will expand drone delivery options to an additional 60,000 homes. Customers can find out if they’re within Wing’s…