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Correction: Hulu Is Ending Support For Most But Not All DVD & Blu-ray Players
Earlier this week it was reported that Hulu would be ending support for all DVD and Blu-ray players. Hulu will start to end support for these players this month with Hulu ending support for DVD and Blu-ray players by the end of August. Now Hulu has confirmed to Cord Cutters News that Sony 4k Blu-Ray…
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The Cable Company Altice Completes its Purchase of The Cord Cutting Service Cheddar
Cheddar has promoted itself as “the leading post-cable news, media, and entertainment company.” Back in May 2019, it was announced that Cheddar was going to be purchased by the cable company Altice for $200 million. Yesterday that sale was completed with Altice now owning Cheddar. “Cheddar has demonstrated an innovative approach to live news while…
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Amazon’s CEO Explains His Plans For Amazon’s New High-Speed Home Internet Service
Back in April, we learned that Amazon was planning to launch 3,236 satellites to build a network to provide global high-speed internet. Unlike current satellite internet, these devices will be in a far lower orbit and offer far faster speeds compared to current satellite systems use. This week Jeff Bezos opened up more about his plans…
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T-Mobile’s 5G Internet Service Is Reportedly Averaging 350–490 Mbps Down
T-Mobile is still testing its 5G network. Now, according to reports from PCmag.com, T-Mobile’s 5G network is averaging 350–490 Mbps down. This is the network T-Mobile hopes will not only offer high-speed Internet to phone users but also to home customers. T-Mobile is already testing a 4G home Internet service that runs at 50 Mbps…
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Cord Cutting Q&A: Do You Need a 4K TV to Use a Roku Ultra, Roku Stick+, Apple TV 4K, or Fire TV 4K Stick?
One of the most common questions we get about 4K streaming players is do you need a 4K TV. Many people wonder if their HD TV will work with a 4K streaming player. Since this question is so common, we want to post about it to help everyone who is worried about buying a 4K…
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The Average Cord Cutter Subscribes to 3.2 Cord Cutting Streaming Services
One of the most popular attacks on cord cutting is the idea that if you subscribe to a lot of streaming services you will pay more than cable TV. Now a new yet to be released study from ZypMedia shows that the average cord cutter subscribes to 3.2 streaming services. This study, which looked at…
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YouTube Now Plays Two Ads on Some Videos Longer Than Five Minutes
Last year, YouTube tested running two ads back to back before the start of longer videos. Now it looks like this is standard on videos over five minutes in length. In the past, YouTube announced that they are testing two-ad blocks back to back, but it seems that this is part of the normal YouTube…
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AT&T Reportedly Wants to Charge $16-$17 a Month For Its New Netflix Like Streaming Service
For some time now we have known that that AT&T was working on a streaming service to take on Netflix. This new service would include content from WarnerMedia and will bundle HBO along with Cinemax into it. Now the Wall Street Journal is reporting that AT&T plans to charge $16 to $17 a month for…
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XUMO Adds TYT to Its Free Streaming Service
This week XUMO added the TYT Network to their lineup. TYT describes themselves as a progressive news and talk network for the “connected generation.” “XUMO viewers can expect authentic commentary and analysis from our vocal progressive hosts when they tune in to TYT. We’re actively covering the 2020 campaign and have interviewed several Democratic Presidential…
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Sling TV Now Lets You Co-Watch Something With Your Friends Using Oculus VR Headsets
Back in December Sling TV became the first live TV streaming services to offer support for the VR headset Oculus Go. This will give Oculus Go customers an equivalent 180-inch television to watch TV on with their Oculus Go. Now Sling TV is adding the ability to watch Sling TV with your friends even if…
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The FCC Approves a Move to Let Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile & More Block Robocalls By Default
Today the FCC voted to make it clear that phone companies can block robocalls before they even reach your phone. This will allow providers to filter spam robocalls without fear of any FCC rule violation. Some had worried that blocking these calls would violate some FCC rules but now that is no longer a concern.…
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MSNBC, USA, SyFy, NBC Sports, & More Are All Down on AT&T’s DIRECTV NOW
Right now multiple DIRECTV NOW subscribers are reporting that MSNBC, USA, SyFy, Golf Channel, NBC Sports, and more are all down on DIRECTV NOW. When you try to load the channel all you get is a blank screen. Update: We are now receiving reports that NBCUniversal networks are now back online for DIRECTV NOW Customers.…
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TEGNA Renews Its Partnership With CBS All Access
Today CBS and TEGNA announced a deal to keep TEGNA owned stations on CBS All Access. This means not only will you be able to watch CBS network programming with CBS All Access but also be able to live stream TEGNA owned stations. “TEGNA is a valued and longtime CBS partner,” said Ray Hopkins, President,…
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How to Watch the 2019 Woman’s World Cup in 4K On Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
On June 7th, 2019, the 2019 Women’s World Cup will get underway and this year you won’t need cable TV to enjoy it in 4K! This year Fox will stream every Women’s World Cup match in 4K Through the Fox Sports app. (4K Supported device and TV required.) This will allow you to use your…
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Hulu Is Ending Support Most for DVD & Blu-ray Players
Update; Hulu has reached to inform Cord Cutters News that most DVD and Blu-ray players are losing Hulu support but not all. You can learn more HERE. Hulu announced this week that by the end of August they will stop supporting all DVD and Blu-ray players. Hulu will start to end support for these players…
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