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Spectrum Sues a Homeowners Association After It Tries To Switch Providers
Spectrum Sunshine State, LLC, the local affiliate of Charter Communications and Spectrum Cable TV, filed a lawsuit against a local homeowners association in Florida. At issue here is the local HOA signing a new contract with Blue Stream Communications to replace Spectrum TV and internet services. Spectrum is arguing that the HOA, Solivita Community Association,…
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5 Tips to Save Money With Cord Cutting in 2023
2023 has seen record growth in cord cutting, with over two million new cord cutters since the start of 2023. Recently you have likely seen many stories arguing that cord cutting costs more than cable TV or that you won’t be happy with streaming. These arguments are nothing new and the good news is you…
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Netflix Doesn’t Want Its DVDs Back After Disc Business Shuts Down
Netflix has a final bonus for the diehard subscribers who are still renting DVDs: You can keep them once the business shuts down. After 25 years, the company plans to shutter its DVD rental business which, shockingly, still exists in the age of endless streaming services. Last week, the company said it would select random…
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Roku is Testing a Roku Ultra With an Improved Remote. Here’s What it Looks Like
Roku is beta testing a new model that appears to be an updated Roku Ultra with a remote packing new buttons, based on photos of a development units obtained by Cord Cutters News. Pictures of the new unit show a model number of 4850X on the device and a “SKU” number of 4850R on the…
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Fox’s Free Weather Channel is Coming to Samsung TV & Cox
Fox’s free streaming weather channel is coming to Samsung TV Plus and Cox subscribers. Starting August 23, Fox Weather will be available on Samsung TVs models 2016 or newer on channel 1010 as well as Galaxy mobile devices, Samsung Smart Monitors, Family Hub, and online. Cox Contour TV members can watch via the Expanded Basic…
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How to Watch the 2023 US Open Tennis Qualifying Rounds: Channels, Stream, Schedule, & More
Tennis has returned with another Grand Slam as the best players in the world compete at the Women’s and Men’s US Open Qualifying tournament. 128 men and 128 women are competing for the final 32 slots (16 men and 16 women) in the 2023 US Open singles draws live from the USTA Billie Jean King…
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ABC Brings Gameshows to Primetime Amid Hollywood Strikes
ABC gameshows are taking primetime slots to fill program gaps due to the Writers Guild of America strike, according to a report from Deadline. Celebrity Jeopardy! will premiere at 8 p.m. on September 27, with Ken Jennings as a full-time host. Jennings previously shared hosting duties with Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik, who declined…
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MeTV Might Expand Cartoon Content With Toon TV Trademark Grab
Weigel Broadcasting, owners of MeTV, has filed for a trademark on Toon TV. It’s possible Weigel Broadcasting intends to create a new programming block or cartoon-focused TV network. MeTV currently includes an anthology series called Toon in with Me. The show runs shorts from classic cartoons like Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry and Popeye. The…
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Apple May Not Be Able to Save A Record-Low Year in Smartphone Sales
It’s not looking good for worldwide smartphone sales this year, with consumers seemingly less eager to pick up a new device. Global smartphone shipments are expected to drop 6% this year, the lowest since 2013, according to a report from Counterpoint Research. Data points to China and North America’s economic obstacles, but ultimately it comes…
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YouTube TV is Rolling Out a New Live Channel Guide That is Easier to Read
Earlier today, Cord Cutters News started to get reports that a new YouTube TV guide is being tested. This new guide has bigger spaces between channels to help make reading the guide even easier. It seems Google wanted to make reading the guide easier and help you better see what shows are live on each…
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How to Find Out if Your Chrome Browser is Hiding a Malicious App
Malware and tracking apps are a nuisance and a risk to your digital security. Google is testing out a Safety Check feature to alert users when a malicious extension has been detected on their Chrome browser. Google removes apps from the Chrome Store if they violate Google policies or are detected as malware. However, this…
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YouTube Outlines How It Will Protect Music Artists While Embracing AI
Video sharing platform YouTube announced its plans to ‘boldly embrace’ artificial intelligence while preserving musicians’ work. In a blog post Monday, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan listed principles that aim to keep a balance between humans and technology. YouTube plans to use a new Music AI Incubator tool to help with next steps. This process includes…
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YouTube TV & YouTube Are Offering $100 Off NFL Sunday Ticket To FanDuel Customers
Today Google and FanDuel are offering a special NFL Sunday Ticket deal. Right now, any new FanDuel Sportsbook customers who place a $5 bet will receive $100 off NFL Sunday Ticket from now until the 18th of September. “Partnering with YouTube to help deliver NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV to our customers…
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Vidgo Adds the FMC Channel To Its Live TV Streaming Service
Today Vidgo announced the addition of the FMC channel to its lineup of live TV channels. Vidgo now offers over 100 live channels including many popular ones like ESPN, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and more. “VIDGO has been a great partner and we’re delighted to extend the partnership to include FMC,” said Cara Conte, SVP Affiliate…
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Yes, Food Costs More On Uber Eats – Here is How Much More You Are Paying Before You Even Add The Delivery Fee At Some Restaurants & Why
A few years ago, my wife was on bed rest, pregnant with our son, and I had hip surgery that had me laid up and unable to cook. This resulted in us spending a lot on ordering food online from apps like Uber Eats. We knew it was more, but how much more is the…
