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DIRECTV Wants To Cut The Number of Channels They Offer and Bundle Streaming Services
Back in September, Spectrum and Disney agreed to a deal that saw Spectrum drop eight TV channels and get free access to ESPN+ and Disney+ for its TV customers. Now, DIRECTV wants to follow Spectrum’s example by dropping channels and bundling streaming services. Last week at the LA Sports Innovation Conference, DIRECTV Chief Content Officer…
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Amazon Is Reportedly Seeking an NBA Package for Tuesdays or Thursdays
Amazon might soon create an NBA version of its Thursday Night Football package. Sources told Front Office Sports that the company is eyeing a package on Tuesday and Thursday nights, with the league expressing interest in Amazon. Last year, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was “fascinated” by Amazon’s NFL package. The NBA is also…
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‘Quiet Quitting’ Cable Overtook Cord Cutting This Last Quarter
The trend of cable subscribers cutting the cord isn’t new, but a new wrinkle is an increasing number of people who have drastically reduced watching the content even as they stick with the service, effectively “quiet quitting” when it comes to pay TV. That’s according to new data from Inscape, a research firm owned by…
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Americans Are Spending Less on Streaming in 2023 As Cord Cutters Cut Back
Over 350 streaming services have been tracked in North America alone, according to data from research firm Parks Associates – a vastly different market from digital video’s origins in 2007. “The sheer number of services and [business] models is really staggering to keep up with,” Elizabeth Parks, president of Parks Associates, said during Wednesday’s webinar. …
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No, Fubo Won’t Be Injecting Ads Into the Middle of Shows and Sporting Events
Over the weekend in Canada, Fubo interrupted the Newcastle and Crystal Palace match to run a full-screen ad that prevented subscribers from watching the game. This led some to fear that this was a new type of ad Fubo would be running going forward. Fubo has confirmed to Cord Cutters News that the ad that…
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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Trailer Shows a Scary Real Version of ‘Squid Game’
The first trailer for Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge is here and the reality show spinoff of the Korean smash hit looks remarkably faithful to the original — right down to the haunting “Red Light-Green Light” challenge. The reality show version follows the premise of the original Squid Game, bringing in 456 people to compete…
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How to Watch Live Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC On Roku Players & Roku TVs Without Paying For Cable TV
One of the most common questions we get is how you can watch local channels for free without paying for cable TV. There are many great options, from free services to paid options. Today, we are going to break down how to watch local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC free on Roku players and Roku…
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YouTube’s New AI Tools Help Brands Sync Ads With Cultural Moments
YouTube is working on a new way for advertisers to better reach viewers. The video-sharing app last week announced Spotlight Moments, a new AI feature that automatically identifies the most popular and relevant videos so advertisers can more easily “own the moment” around important events that viewers are engaging with. “Spotlight Moments gives brands a…
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A Massive IPTV Service Was Shut Down by Law Enforcement
Law enforcement in Indonesia took down a massive illegal IPTV operation last week. The ringleader has been arrested and faces up to eight years in prison in addition a fine of up to two billion Rupiahs, or $126,000. West Java Regional Police apprehended the operator of pirate sites PaseoTV and OkStream on October 16 after…
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Deal Alert! Soundcore by Anker’s Ture Wireless Earbuds With 30 Hours of Play Time Are Just $19.99
Hvae you been looking for an affordable pair of wireless earbuds? Want a decent budget pair of earbuds that won’t break the bank but can give you all the audio you want? Right now, Soundcore by Anker has their P20i Ture Wireless Earbuds on sale for 50% of. This brings the price of these Soundcore…
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Amazon is Expanding its One-Hour Drone Delivery Service
Amazon Prime has been making deliveries by drone in the U.S. since December 2022, and is looking to expand its Prime Air service, which drops off your items in an hour or less, to more places. Starting next year, Amazon customers in the U.K., Italy, and three more U.S. cities will be able to order…
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Deal Alert! Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2″ With 64GB of Storage is $80 Off Today
Are you looking for a new iPad? Maybe it is time to finally replace that old beat-up iPad you have or need one for the kids? Right now, Apple has the iPad 9th Gen 10.2″ on sale with 64GB of storage on sale. Right now, you can get this iPad 9th generation with the A13…
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Amazon’s Launches New Password-Less Sign-In To Keep Your Account Safe
Amazon said on Monday that it’s rolling out passkey support to make it easier for customers to log into their Amazon accounts. Support is available for browsers with iOS access rolling out, and Android support coming soon. Passkeys are a considered safer and more convenient than passwords because they can’t be written down or accidentally…
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T-Mobile’s Forced Migration Controversy is Very Un-Un-Carrier-Like
When then-T-Mobile CEO John Legere rolled out the original “Un-carrier” move back in 2013, he did more than just introduce a new plan feature – the removal of phone subsidies – he launched a movement. Un-carrier became shorthand for a promise of more transparency and less of the carrier BS that the other companies employed.…
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Amazon and Microsoft Help Raid 76 Suspected Spam Call Center Locations across India
Last week, Amazon and Microsoft announced they would be partnering with the Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI, in India to help crack down on tech support scam calls. As a result, the CBI raided 76 suspected illegal call centers in India as part of Operation Chakra-II. During the raids, officials seized 32 mobile phones, 48…
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