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Why PlayStation Vue Failed & Why It Should Be a Warning to Other Cord Cutting Services
We are about two weeks away from PlayStation Vue shutting down. The failure of this much loved service among cord cutters has raised the question about why it failed. Also, if such a streaming service could fail then couldn’t other cord cutting services also fail? Let’s take a look… Here are a few reasons PlayStation…
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Comcast Is Refunding Customers $1.14 Million
This week it was announced that Comcast would pay $1.14 million to refund more than 30,000 Comcast customers in Minnesota as part of a deal with the Minnesota attorney general. The Consent Judgement and Order made public Wednesday shows that Comcast will also update their advertising to better explain extra fees and charges for residential…
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Here Are the Top 10 FREE Roku Channels as of January 2020
Roku has long been the leader in free video channels; however, with so many channels to choose from, finding the best can be difficult. Here are the top 10 free Roku video channels as of Janurary 16th, 2020 according to the Roku Channel Store. Hopefully, you can find something new that you have not tried before. Top 10…
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Ooma Improves on Phone and Home Security with New Products for Cord Cutters
This year at CES, we had the opportunity to talk with the Ooma team about their new products that offer security and peace of mind for both businesses and consumers. In addition to home security and monitoring, the company had the Ooma Telo 4G on display. The Ooma Telo 4G connects to the internet through…
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HBO Max is Developing an Animated Aquaman Series
HBO Max has ordered a three part Aquaman animated series called Aquaman: King of Atlantis. The HBO Max team made the announcement during the 2020 Television Critics Association press tour on Wednesday. The series will follow Aquaman, beginning with his first day as King of Atlantis. HBO Max says ““he’s got a LOT of catching…
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Hulu Has Updated Their Interface, Added Content & More: Here’s Our 2020 Guide to Hulu with Live
Last year, Hulu saw the addition of new channels, the launch of new features that subscribers had been asking for, and changes in pricing. With some big changes to the streaming service, we’re here with details about Hulu with Live, to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you. What is Hulu with…
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Comcast Announces Pricing, Programming, & More for NBCU’s Peacock Streaming Service
Right now, NBCUniversal is holding an investor meeting to share details about the upcoming Peacock streaming service. The service will launch to Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex Customers customers on April 15th and be nationwide on July 15th 2020. “This is a very exciting time for our company, as we chart the future of entertainment,”…
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Chip and Joanna Gaines New TV Network is Coming to Sling TV, Philo, & FuboTV on October 4th
Today it was announced that Chip and Joanna Gaines are launching a new TV network with Discovery on October 4th, 2020. This new network will replace the DIY network meaning it will be available on Sling TV, Philo, & FuboTV. “Chip and Joanna Gaines have become trusted, household names since the debut of Fixer Upper and through…
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The Free Streaming Service STIRR Adds 5 New Channels to Their Lineup
The free streaming service STIRR has recently added five new channels to their lineup. iewers can now watch over 90 live channels of news, movies, sports, comedy, and more along with over 3,300 hours of on-demand content. Here are the new channels STIRR added today: The Beverly Hillbillies Channel 180 Here you will find a 24/7…
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fuboTV is Adding More 4K Content
Today fuboTV announced that they will be adding 4K on-demand feeds of BBC America’s Seven World, One Planet show. The show will air in HD but the next day fuboTV will make an on-demand version of the program available in 4K. fuboTV had already been offering 4K sporting events including Soccer, MLB Playoffs, NCAA basketball,…
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Court TV’s First Original True Crime Series OJ25 Premieres January 23
CourtTV is debuting its first original true crime series, OJ25, beginning on January 23, 2020. The series will give viewers a front row seat to relive The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James (OJ) Simpson case which took place 25 years ago. OJ25 will be a 37 part series, with episodes airing…
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Cord Cutters Need to Rescan Their Antennas Today Because Some OTA TV Channels Are Moving
If you use an antenna to watch free over-the-air TV, you will likely need to rescan today because some OTA TV stations will be changing frequenciesto make room for 5G Internet. You can check on Antenna Web to see what channels in your area will be moving. If you watch FOX 35 and FOX35Plus using…
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CBS All Access and Showtime Have Reached 10 Million Subscribers
During the CBS All Access’s winter TCA Press Tour, chief digital officer for ViacomCBS and CEO and president on CBS Interactive Marc DeBevoise announced that CBS All Access and Showtime’s OTT streaming service combined have reached 10 million subscribers. That number is up from 8 million, last reported in February 2019. “We’re in a great…
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Amazon is Not Concerned with Streaming Competition, Will Focus on Creativity
At the Television Critics Association press tour, Variety reported that Amazon is not concerned about the “streaming wars” and new streaming services creating more competition. The company told the audience that they’re “in a different world.” “We’re in a different business model unlike the pure-play video SVOD [streaming video on demand] players,” said Amazon Studios…
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TiVo Says Cord Cutters Use an Average of 6.9 Services, With AVOD on the Rise
TiVo has released their Video Trends Report for Q4 of 2019, covering consumer opinions and key trends in the TV industry. The report shows how viewers are getting their content and where some of the top streaming services ranked among respondents in Q4. The study found that respondents use an average of 6.9 services to…
