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Nexstar Stands by Goal of The CW Breaking Even by End of 2025
Nexstar Media Group, the parent company of The CW, estimates it will take the network two years to break even. Speaking at the UBS Annual Global TMT Conference, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook said The CW is on course to become profitable by 2025, reiterating a prior estimate. Part of the company’s plan to rebound from…
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Pluto TV Wants You to Know a Real Person is Giving You TV and Movie Recommendations
Streaming services such as Netflix increasingly rely on artificial intelligence and algorithms to come up with suggestions for what you want to watch. With the mainstream adoption of AI, some are even touting it as a competitive edge. But Pluto TV is leaning on the human element to set itself apart. The free, ad-supported streaming…
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Netflix is ‘Completely Satisfied’ With Its Password-Sharing Crackdown Progress
Starting last year, Netflix ramped up its efforts to stop password-sharing among its subscribers, going market by market. According to the streaming giant, its slow and steady roll out was the key to success. “We’re completely satisfied with the pace of it,” Netflix co-CEO Ted said Monday at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference.…
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The U.K. Wants to Scan Your Face Before Letting You Watch Porn
A U.K. regulator is proposing a new way of verifying your age before accessing pornography that may make you more than blush. Ofcom, an online safety regulator, proposed new age verification checks in the UK that scan a person’s face to prevent minors from accessing pornography. The Online Safety Act outlines several techniques that pornographic…
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AT&T Will Spend $14 Billion to Upgrade its 5G Network and Prepare it For 6G
AT&T on Monday said it would work with Ericsson to upgrade its network in a contract worth $14 billion over the next five years. The telecommunications giant chose Ericsson to move its network infrastructure to an open radio access network system, which is a cloud-based system that allows AT&T to use parts from various providers,…
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How to Watch NBA In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals: Bucks vs. Knicks, Lakers vs. Suns on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More on December 5
The Battle to Las Vegas continues as the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals feature two big-time matchups. Tonight’s doubleheader tips off in Madison Square Garden where Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, and the No. 4 New York Knicks welcome the “Freak Time” duo of Giannis Antetokoumpo, Damian Lillard, and the No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks in an…
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The Roku Channel Adds The Tennis Channel 2 For Free
Today, Roku and Sinclair announced that Tennis Channel 2 is now live on The Roku Chanel for free. With this new channels The Roku Channel now offers 24-hour coverage of everything happening in the world of tennis. Plus select exclusive matches aired only on T2. “This partnership with Roku represents a watershed moment in the…
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Mark Cuban Plans to Leave Shark Tank in 2025
After 12 years as a host on Shark Tank, Mark Cuban said he’s ready to move on. Cuban said last week that “it’s time” for him to leave the investor-pitch show after the conclusion of next year’s season in May 2025. At first, he didn’t give a reason for his departure, but according to CNBC,…
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The Crypto-Powered 5G Wireless Service Goes Nationwide, But Not With the $5 Rate
Helium Mobile, which earlier this year made waves for both for its cryptocurrency-powered business model and its low $5-a-month plan, has expanded its service across the nation, but isn’t bringing that ultra-low rate along. The nationwide plan costs $20 a month, and comes with unlimited talk and text message. You get 30 gigabytes of high-speed…
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The Roku Ultra is On Sale For Just $66.99 A New All Time Low Price
Did you miss out on Roku’s Black Friday sale? We have good news for you as Roku has the Roku Ultra even cheaper than it was on Black Friday. Right now, The Roku Ultra is on sale for just $66.99. This is its lowest price ever an even better deal than its Black Friday price.…
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Deal Alert! Anker’s Huge 24,000mAh 65W USB-C Power Bank is Just $59.99 Its Lowest Price Ever
Did you miss out on Anker’s fall Black Friday sale? Good news some of their deals are back including on their portable chargers. Once again, Anker has their 24,000mAh 65W USB-C battery pack on sale. This power bank can charge a 45W laptop and a 20W phone at the same time. The best part is…
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Frontier Cable TV Is Facing Pressure To Sell Its Business
Frontier Communications is being urged to begin an immediate review of its business and consider a possible sale, according to a letter from investment firm Jana Partners. The firm, which owns a stake in Frontier, warned the cable company’s shares would continue to lag otherwise. “We wish for the Board to pursue whatever option generates…
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How to Set Parental Controls on Roku
With so many shows and films mixing with not so family friendly titles, it’s essential for parents to know how to set up parental controls for Roku, which is a bit different from other streaming devices. While Roku doesn’t have a global parental control setting that restricts access to certain content across all streaming channels,…
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How Your Public Library Can Help You Cancel Cable TV & Save Money
If you have been around Cord Cutters News for any amount of time, you have heard us talk about how great public libraries are. Yet many still don’t know you can get free movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, ebooks, and more with a library card. In 2023, your public library is probably the best-kept cord…
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Deal Alert! The New Slim PlayStation 5 Console & Spider-Man 2 Bundle Over $50 Off
Have you been thinking about getting a PlayStation 5? Want that new Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bundle? Right now, Amazon has this bundle on sale for $50 off the list price. You can get this PlayStation 5 Slim bundle for just $499, which is over $50 off the list price of $559.99. The best part is…
