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Acorn TV Announces 12 New Exclusives
Today Acorn TV the on-demand streaming service that focuses on UK programming announced a dozen new exclusive programs. Here is everything they announced: Wednesday, August 15th 800 WORDS, Season 3, Part 2 Premiere, Episode 9 (Exclusive US/Canada Premiere) *NEXT DAY Premiere follows Australian world premiere “The Best Show You’re Not Watching” –Inquisitr “Amiable and touching…it’s easy to get sucked…
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Sling TV Expands Their Spanish-language Offerings
Today Sling TV announced that they have expanded their Spanish Language offerings to include Telefe Internacional, El Trece International, and Todo Noticias. This makes Sling TV the United States live TV streaming service with the most Spanish offerings. “The new Argentine channels not only strengthen our Spanish-language offerings, giving our customers more choice, they also…
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Hulu is Giving Apple Users Free Access to Stephen King’s ‘Castle Rock’
If you use Apple products, Hulu has a surprise for you. Later today through the Apple TV app you will be able to watch the first episode of Stephen King’s new show ‘Castle Rock.’ The show is directed by JJ Abrams and based on books by Stephen King. Fans of Stephen King will recognize “Castle…
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Here is Everything Coming to Netflix in August 2018
Aug. 1 Batman Begins Chernobyl Diaries Clerks Constantine Dreamcatcher Edge of Fear Eraser Gran Torino House of Deadly Secrets Los tiempos de Pablo Escobar: Season 1 Million Dollar Baby No Reservations Once in a Lifetime Sessions with Moby Once in a Lifetime Sessions with Nile Rodgers Once in a Lifetime Sessions with Noel Gallagher Once…
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Don’t Forget to Rescan for New OTA Channels As Some Channels Are Moving
Did you know many local channels will be changing their channel number soon? This is part of the recent auction of locals that will force many channels to switch channel numbers this year or next year. That is on top of all the new locals that went live earlier this year and will be rolling out later this year.…
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Netflix Profiles Turn 5 Years Old & Are Getting a Make Over
Wish your profile icon on Netflix had more personality? In celebration of Netflix profiles turning 5 today, Netflix announced that their profile icons that have remained unchanged for five years are getting an update. Now not only will you be able to pick a smile face but also select a Netflix character as your icon…
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Cord Cutting Will Grow to 33 Million Americans in 2018 According to a New Study
It looks like cord cutting is growing faster than expected. A new study from the research firm eMarketer says cord cutting will grow to 33 million Americans in 2018. Putting a firm number on cord cutting has always been difficult. Unlike cable TV that publishes hard numbers every year, cord cutting is made up of…
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A New Bill Would Make It Easier for DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV, Hulu, & Others to Stream Locals
This week, Steve Scalise introduced a bill in the United States House of Representatives that would make it easier for live TV streaming services to include local TV stations. According to the bill, it would remove any requirements to have retransmission consent from local broadcasters before streaming local TV online. This would allow companies like…
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Hoopla is Now Available on Amazon Alexa Devices
If you love the great free streaming service Hoopla you can now enjoy it on Amazon Alexa Devices. Right now you are able to stream audiobooks, music, and more that you borrowed from your local library through your Amazon Alexa device. You will also be able to find the phone number for your library and…
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DIRECTV NOW Hits 1.8 Million Subscribers
Today AT&T reported their 2nd quarter 2018 numbers and once again saw strong growth with their DIRECTV NOW streaming service. According to AT&T DIRECTV NOW added 342,000 subscribers and now was more than 1.8 million subscriber. Overall AT&T gained 80,000 linear video subscribers as AT&T U-verse TV and DIRECTV lost about 600,000 subscribers in the second…
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Hulu is Making Some Staffing Changes
A few weeks ago Hulu announced a massive reorganization of its business. Today they announced even more changes as they shut down their Marin California offices and move half team up to Seattle. The move seems to be about streamlining the development of Hulu’s TV apps as previously the work was split between Marin California and Seattle.…
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5G Home Internet is Coming to Houston in 2018 Thanks to Verizon
Today Verizon announced that they will be bringing 5G home internet to Houston TX later this year. According to a new post on Verizon’s site, Houston will join Sacramento and Los Angeles as the 3rd city to get 5G home internet by the end of 2018. “We expect 5G will be a game changer helping…
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YouTube TV Adds Support For Split Screen on The iPad
Ever wish you could watch YouTube TV as you looked at Facebook or checked email on the iPad. As of today, you can do just that with the addition of Split View on the iPad for YouTube TV. Earlier today YouTube TV on the iPad rolled out a new update including Split Screen. The new…
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Cord Cutting Saves Americans $85 a Month
Recently the big attack against cord cutting has been the idea that you can’t save money as a cord cutter. Now a new study has been released that looks not only at the cost of streaming services but also the cost of internet. The new research from cg42 says cord cutters save on average $85…
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DIRECTV NOW Has Quietly Started to Roll Out Their 100 Hour DVR Add-On
Late last week Cord Cutters News started to get reports from readers that they suddenly have received the new 100-hour DVR add-on from DIRECTV NOW. AT&T has yet to officially launch the add-on or make any announcements; however, a growing number of readers have reached out about getting their hands on the new DIRECTV NOW…
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