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Vince McMahon Accused of “Sham Sales Process” After WWE-UFC Megadeal Merger
The WWE-UFC merger is being challenged with a class action lawsuit alleging Vince McMahon pushed for a “quick sale” at the expense of investors and accepted a deal that would allow him to stay on as an executive chairman of the newly formed TKO Group. Investors filed the lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery…
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Apple and Paramount Are Reportedly in Talks To Bundle Their Streaming Services
Apple and Paramount have reportedly discussed offering their respective streaming services, Paramount+ and Apple TV+, as a combo deal. The bundled would cost less than subscribing to both services separately, people familiar with the matters told The Wall Street Journal. Talks are still in the early stages, so details like prices and timelines are unclear.…
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AMC is Open to More Deals to Get Shows Like The Walking Dead On More Services Including Max & Netflix
AMC Networks is considering signing more “pop-up” deals similar to the one it struck to get on Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max, AMC CEO Kristin Dolan said at the Content London event on Thursday. The network signed an experimental deal with Max in August to stream more than 200 episodes from seven AMC programs from September…
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DIRECTV is Offering $25 Gift Cards and Free Antennas After Tegna Blackout: Here is What You Need to Know
DIRECTV has run into another programming dispute, leading to its second blackout of local ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX channels this year. This time it’s with Tegna, which owns 64 locals in 51 regions that are carried by DIRECTV. Given the last dispute with Nexstar lasted two and a half months, there’s no telling how…
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Verizon Plans to Expand Its 5G Home Internet Into New Markets As Cord Cutting 2.0 Grows
Verizon has become one of the leaders in offering new options for cord cutters to completely break free from cable TV companies. Not just from the TV service they offer but also from the internet service they provide. This movement into cord cutting 2.0 has rapidly sped up in 2023, and now Verizon says it…
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Bally Sports’ Streaming App is Down For Some As They Are Unable To Login
Bally Sports+ is once again down for some customers as the service struggles to let people log in. This comes as a few weeks ago the service repeatedly went down. Tonight’s issue seems to be related to the app not letting people log into the service. If you are already logged in you are able…
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DIRECTV & DIRECTV STREAM Just Lost 64 ABC, CBS, FOX & NBC Locals After Tegna Rejects Surprising A La Carte Plan
DIRECTV failed to reach a deal with local broadcast station owner Tegna, resulting in 64 local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC channels going dark for its core satellite offering, as well as streaming services AT&T TV, and DIRECTV STREAM. Tegna, whose stations cover 51 markets, began warning viewers this weekend that it may pull its…
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Deal Alert! Google Nest WiFi Pro Is Back At Its Lowest Price Ever – A Great Option To Stop Buffering
Are you looking for a really good deal on a WiFi router to help your streaming happen without buffering? Weak WiFi is one of the most common reasons for buffering. Right now, Google has its Nest WiFi Pro Mesh Routers on a rare sale that brings the price back down to its Black Friday level…
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Apple iPhone, Macs, and iPad Get Emergency Security Updates
It’s a good time to update your iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems. Apple on Thursday released emergency software updates for both its phones, tablets, and computers to close a security vulnerability, which were found to have been exploited in prior attacks. The vulnerability was spotted by Bleeping Computer. “Apple is aware of a report…
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SpaceX Wants to Test Sending Texts, Calls, and Data From Space Through Starlink Satellites in December
SpaceX has asked the Federal Communications Commission for approval to begin testing its Starlink satellite-based cellular system, which would enable it to send text messages, transmit voice calls, and offer a data connection from space using radio airwaves owned by T-Mobile. Elon Musk’s rocket company made the request in a filing, which was uncovered by…
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Verizon Will Pay $23.5 Million For TracFone FCC Low-Income Funding Program Violations
The Federal Communications Commission’s Enforcement Bureau reached a settlement with TracFone Wireless, resolving an investigation into whether the Verizon subsidiary violated rules for its Lifeline and Emergency Broadband Benefit programs. After being acquired by Verizon in 2021, TracFone self-identified certain occurrences where the company was found to have violated Lifeline and EBB rules. After reporting…
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YouTube Is Testing Adding a Splash of Color to Your History and Playlist Tabs on Google TV
YouTube is testing out a colorful new design for the playlist and watch history sections of its app for Google and Android TVs. “We are rolling out a new layout to the Library on TVs for all YouTube users. This is part of our modernization efforts announced earlier this year,” a YouTube spokesperson confirmed to…
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Holiday Titles on Peacock: Dive into the Festive Spirit with These Must-Watch Films
As the holidays start to jingle towards us, Peacock presents a streaming lineup that serves up a delightful mix of seasonal entertainment. From the heartwarming charm of classic animations and the thrilling suspense of pioneering horror films to contemporary retellings of beloved stories and engaging family dramas, there’s a rich variety to suit every mood.…
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Sling TV Freestream Adds 14 Free Channels, Including Fox Programing
Sling TV’s free ad-supported streaming service Freestream added 14 channels this week, continuing a steady drip of new content on a weekly basis. This comes on top of the eight channels last week and the eightfrom the week before. In total, it offers more than 430 free channels and more than 41,000 on-demand titles. It’s…
