-
Netflix Shuts Down Its Game Studio, As Its Gaming Ambitions Falter
Netflix’s foray into the world of big-budget game development has hit a roadblock with the closure of its Southern California game studio. The studio, launched in October 2022 and led by former Overwatch executive producer Chacko Sonny, was reportedly working on an ambitious multiplatform AAA game. Despite recruiting top industry talent like Halo veteran Joseph…
-
Disney+ & Hulu Stop Paying The Apple Tax Blocking App Store Payments For New Customers
In a move to maximize streaming revenue, Disney has stopped allowing new and returning customers to subscribe to Disney+ and Hulu through Apple’s App Store. This change, noticed over the weekend and confirmed on the Disney+ and Hulu websites, means Disney avoids paying Apple’s hefty in-app purchase fees. While existing subscribers who signed up through…
-
Verizon Fios TV Continues to Hemorrhage Subscribers as Cord-Cutting Accelerates
Verizon’s Fios TV service is facing a deepening exodus of subscribers as the cord-cutting trend continues to gain momentum. The company reported a loss of 74,000 TV customers in the third quarter of 2024, a significant increase from the 65,000 lost in the previous quarter. This brings Verizon’s total TV subscriber losses to over 207,000…
-
Anker’s P40i Wireless Earbuds With 60 Hours of Playtime & Noise Cancelling Are Just $41.99 Its Lowest Price Ever
Do you need a new and affordable set of wireless earbuds? Anker’s new Soundcore P40i wireless earbuds with 60 hours of playtime and noise canceling are now on sale and at a new all-time low price. These are earbuds I have tested and have been very pleased with, especially at this price. These great earbuds…
-
Verizon Adds Over 363,000 5G Home Internet Customers As Cord Cutting 2.0 Grows
Verizon is riding a wave of success in the broadband market, fueled by the explosive growth of its 5G Home Internet service. The company announced impressive third-quarter 2024 results, exceeding expectations and demonstrating the increasing popularity of fixed wireless access. Verizon added a remarkable 389,000 total broadband net additions in the quarter, marking the ninth…
-
Disney Brings Its Free Channels To The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel has become one of the most well-known free streaming services, and today, it has quietly added 18 new channels. This includes live channels that had in the past been exclusive to Disney’s ABC app before it was shut down. The Roku Channel now has over 400 live TV channels and 80,000 free…
-
Bally Sports Is Now Officially FanDuel Sports Network
The 16 Bally Sports Regional Sports Network are now officially the FanDuel Sports Networks as announced on the company’s X, (formerly Twitter) page. Last week, it was reported that the Bally Sports RSNs, the nation’s leading provider of local sports, would be rebranded on October 21. Fans can still expect their MLB, NBA, and NHL…
-
How to Watch Chargers vs. Cardinals Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on October 21
The first NFL Monday Night Football game to stream exclusively on ESPN+ kicks off tonight featuring the Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals. Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky, and Louis Riddick will be on the call in the broadcast booth as Justin Herbert and the Chargers travel to the desert to take on Kyler Murray in…
-
Hulu Ends Its Cheap Disney+ Add-on, YouTube TV Makes Changes To Its DVR, & More – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for October 21, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: YouTube TV Is Adding New Features With an Improved DVR You can find links to each story we talk about below this video. YouTube TV DVR Gets a Picture…
-
What’s New This Week on Netflix For The Week of October 21, 2024
We’re nearing the end of October and Netflix hasn’t forgotten about you. Here is the new content dropping on the streamer this week. October 21 October 22 October 23 October 24 October 25
-
Why Do TV Stations Want ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV to Become Successful So Badly? Billions in Ad Revenue…
Despite the initial hype and significant investments, NextGen TV, also known as ATSC 3.0, has yet to deliver on its promise of substantial new revenue streams for broadcasters. However, industry leaders speaking at TVNewsCheck’s Local TV Strategies conference expressed optimism that 2025 will finally be the year when 3.0 starts generating meaningful income. Datacasting Takes…
-
Disney is Getting a New CEO But Not For Over a Year
The Walt Disney Company announced Monday that James Gorman, current Executive Chairman of Morgan Stanley, will succeed Mark Parker as Chairman of the Board, effective January 2025. This move comes as Disney lays the groundwork for CEO Bob Iger’s succession, with a new chief executive expected to be named in early 2026. Gorman, who joined…
-
Bally Sports’ Regional Sports Networks Plummet in Value, Losing Nearly $20 Billion in Six Years
The regional sports network (RSN) industry is facing a dramatic decline, with Diamond Sports Group’s portfolio of Bally Sports networks losing a staggering amount of value in just six years. According to CNBC analyst Mike Ozanian, the equity valuation of these networks has plummeted from $20 billion in 2018 to a mere $600 million today.…
-
Roku’s Early Black Friday Sale is Now Live
Did you miss out on Amazon’s Big Deal Days Sale? Don’t worry. Roku has some of the same deals live now, like the Roku Stick 4K at just $34. Other deals like the Roku Ultra 2024 may not be the same price, but it is still a very good deal. Here are some of the…
-
The End of MLB Blackouts? The MLB Commissioner Hopes So
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has expressed his desire to do away with the controversial blackout restrictions that prevent fans from streaming games in their local markets. In an appearance on “The Varsity” podcast, Manfred stated his hope for a future where fans can access any game, regardless of their location. “What I’d like…
