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Epic Wins Antitrust Case Against Google As the Play Store is Ruled a Monopoly
Fortnite-maker Epic Games scored a decisive win against Google in its antitrust lawsuit on Monday after a jury ruled that the search giant’s Google Play app store and its cozy relationship with different partners constituted a monopoly, according to The Verge. The jury ruled that Google’s Play Store represented a monopoly in its distribution power…
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Netflix Outage Hits Some Users
Netflix users are reporting that the service is down in some areas. Both DownDetector and Down For Everyone or Just Me detected a spike in complaints about two hours ago. A Reddit thread with nearly 450 responses have also flagged the issue, noting that Netflix keeps checking the internet connection. It’s the first outage in…
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Tablo’s New 4-Tuner DVR Will Start Shipping This Week
Back in November, Tablo announced a new 4-tuner version of their popular 4th generation DVR. This new DVR will allow you to record up to four programs at once, unlike the 2-tuner version that only lets you record two shows at once. The new 4-tuner version is listed for $139.99 on Best Buy and is…
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Comcast’s Local-Only TV Plans Are Now $60 a Month For Local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and More
Comcast Xfinity customers can now get the Choice TV plan, which includes local channels like ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, for $60.40 a month, according to Philip Swann, The TV Answer Man. The Choice TV plan also includes The CW as well as antenna channels like PBS, Univision, Telemundo, TBN, QVC, and C-SPAN. Comcast’s Choice…
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Apple is Getting Closer to Phasing Out iTunes Completely
Apple already killed iTunes back in 2019. But on Monday, the company moved closer to phasing out the iTunes name completely. The company unveiled a new interface for its Apple TV app, found on the iPhone and iPad, as well as through a tvOS update for its Apple TV streaming box. Buried at the end…
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TNA Wrestling And Endeavor Streaming Team Up to Launch New TNA+ Subscription Service
TNA Wrestling, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment subsidiary, is partnering with distributor Endeavor Streaming to create its own on-demand streaming service, TNA+, starting January 5. The new streaming platform is powered by Endeavor Streaming, which owns the WWE and UFC Fight Pass. It promises to deliver an enhanced user experience for fans compared to its…
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Netflix To Serve Up More Live Sports ‘Netflix Slam’ Tennis Exhibition
Netflix is breaking out the tennis rackets for its next live sports event. The Netflix Slam, streaming on March 3, 2024 at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET., will see tennis titans Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz face off in the one-night exhibition match. Additional players and match-ups have yet to be announced. The match will…
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Apple TV App and Apple TV Unveils New Home Screen That Makes it Easier to Find Your Shows and Movies
The Apple TV app and Apple TV on Monday unveiled a refreshed home screen that adds a sidebar, allowing you to more easily access your favorite shows, movies and channels. The Apple TV streaming player has been updated with the tvOS 17.2 update, which brings the same interface changes. You will no longer find iTunes…
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T-Mobile Lays Out the Future of ‘Private 5G Networks’ — Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Them
The idea of a private, dedicated cellular network has been around for a while. With the advent of 5G, that has idea has not only become a reality, but has taken off. On Monday, T-Mobile Chief Technology Officer John Saw talked about how the Un-carrier has taken a leadership position in the area. The technology…
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Deal Alert! Sling is Offering Amazon Fire Stick Lite, Showtime, MGM+ and AMC+ for Free
If you’re doing some holiday shopping and trying to keep some money in your pockets, Sling TV has two great offers to help you save on your streaming needs. Right now, new subscribers can get $10 off their first month of Sling and a free Amazon Fire Stick Lite (a $40 value). Sling is also…
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Disney+ Merging With Hulu Could Dethrone Netflix in the Most Popular Streaming Service Rankings
The newly merged Disney+ and Hulu streaming service has the potential to shake things up in 2024. The combined services will have one third of the 100 most popular titles in the U.S., according to Ampere Analysis, overtaking Netflix’s 29 titles. In addition, when it comes to distinct movies and TV seasons, the combined apps…
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The SHOWTIME TV Network is Being Rebranded As Paramount+ With SHOWTIME in January
Today, Paramount announced that its SHOWTIME TV Network will be rebranded as Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. This follows the announcement earlier this year that the SHOWTIME streaming apps will shut down and be merged into the Paramount+ app. Now, the TV Network will also be rebranded as it adds programming from Paramount+. The new network will…
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How to Watch Packers vs. Giants & Titans vs. Dolphins Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
For the first time, NFL fans will be treated to two simultaneous Monday Night Football games that will feature a ManningCast which will all be available to stream on ESPN+. Tonight’s Week 14 finale features an NFC matchup between the Green Bay Packers visiting the New York Giants and an AFC showdown with the Miami…
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Chromecast With Google TV 4K Receives Long-Overdue Update
Chromecast with Google TV 4K is finally getting an update that includes an updated security patch from October. The STTE.230915.005.S1 update mainly delivers the security patch, some bug fixes and performance improvements, and minor changes to the boot animation, according to 9to5Google. The update is 104MB and based in Android TV 12, which means users…
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Deal Alert! Amazon’s 2023 Fire HD 10 Tablet is On Sale For $50 Off – Stream Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, & More
Looking for a great tablet that will let you use many of the popular streaming services you pay for? Want one that won’t break the bank? Right now, the 2023 Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for just $89.99, down from the list price of $139.99. This is a great HD tablet with…
