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Next-Gen Video Format Boasts 4K, 8K Quality at Half the File Size
A next-gen video format could offer 4K and 8K video quality at half the bandwidth requirements of today’s leading formats, but we’re likely still a few years away from widespread adoption. The Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute announced the official release of h.266, also known as Versatile Video Recording. The new format is meant to replace…
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Amazon Launches Profiles for Prime Video Subscribers in the US
Amazon is now giving Prime Video subscribers the option to set up multiple profiles under one account. Starting today, July 7, Amazon will roll out profiles to subscribers in the US and other countries, allowing users to add up to five profiles in addition to the account owner’s profile. Prime subscribers have been asking for…
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The Supreme Court Votes to Tighten Ban on Robocalls
On Monday, the Supreme Court revisited a law banning automated calls to cell phones and voted to uphold the law despite concerns that it may violate the First Amendment. It also voted in favor of extending that ban to automated debt collecting calls to keep the playing grounds fair when it comes to freedom of…
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Tablo Launches Two New Storage-Included DVRs
Since launching its first Over the Air DVR six years ago, cord cutters have been choosing Tablo for recording OTA TV. Tablo has consistently been a favorite among Cord Cutters News readers. Now, Tablo is making it easier to browse, record, and stream content with the introduction of two new DVRs with included storage: the Tablo DUAL…
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How Will Streaming Services Retain Subscribers Gained During COVID-19?
The first half of 2020 was a rough financial time for many industries to say the least, but a few industries actually benefited from nationwide shutdowns and quarantines – one of those being streaming television. From March to May of 2020, streaming video subscriptions saw a 400% increase compared to their growth rate from the…
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Four Cheaper Live TV Alternatives to YouTube TV and fuboTV
Is the price of your streaming service going up? After YouTube TV and fuboTV announced price increases this week, many subscribers are looking for less expensive options for watching live TV. Here are four options. Sling TV You can subscribe to Sling Orange + Sling Blue for $45/month after one month with a reduced price…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video the Week of July 6, 2020
After the 4th of July weekend festivities, you’re probably ready for a more relaxing week. Luckily, all your favorite streaming services have fresh new content hitting their libraries this week so you can recharge in front of the TV and never run out of content. Here’s what’s new on Netflix this week July 6 A…
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The Roku Channel Adds Live Feeds for Premium Subscriptions & Enables OTA Channels for Antenna Users
The Roku Channel has made two big updates that will give viewers more options for enjoying live TV. Starting today, if you’re a subscriber of Premium Subscriptions (HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and EPIX) through The Roku Channel, you’ll be able to see any live/linear content from those subscriptions directly on the guide. Additionally, for Roku…
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House Approves Spending $100 Billion to Expand Rural Broadband Access
The US House of Representatives has approved the Moving Forward Act, a bill that would allocate $100 billion for expanding broadband internet access to rural areas around the country. In total, the bill includes $1.5 trillion for projects including rebuilding infrastructure and focusing on clean energy sources. The section focusing on broadband says the plan “Expands affordable…
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Cinedigm Q4 Report Shows Viewership Nearly Tripled
Cinedigm shared its Q4 earnings report, and the earnings for its linear and AVOD streaming channels is up 59% thanks to a 466% growth in ad revenue. In addition, monthly streaming viewers on all of its ad-supported streaming services grew to more than 9 million by the end of March, and up to 13.2 million…
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Frontier Internet is Experiencing Outages Across the Country
Customers of Frontier Communications, an internet provider in 26 states, are reporting outages. Hotspots for the outages are Dallas, Las Vegas, Anaheim, Tampa, Orlando, Plano, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Chicago, according to Down Detector. Frontier is aware of the issue and working on a solution, offering responses to customers on Twitter. “We’re working to resolve the…
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Tom Hanks Says ‘Greyhound’ Skipping Theaters for Streaming is “An Absolute Heartbreak”
Tom Hanks’ wartime drama Greyhound launched on the streaming service Apple TV+ last month, much to the dismay of Hanks himself, apparently. In an interview with The Guardian, Hanks says he’s broken-hearted that his movie didn’t make its debut in theaters due to the coronavirus. Hanks, who was one of the first celebrities to test…
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EXPIRED Get Starz or Showtime for Just 99¢ on Amazon Prime
Right now, you can subscribe to Starz or Showtime with Amazon Prime Video Channels for just 99¢ per month for two months. Starz features original series including Outlander, Vida, High Town, and Sweetbitter, along with award winning movies. Showtime includes originals like Homeland, Billions, Penny Dreadful, and On Becoming a God in Central Florida, along with new…
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Crackle Announces New Original Docuseries ‘Road to Race Day’
Crackle Plus has announced the premiere of the new original docuseries Road to Race Day, now available on Crackle. This eight-episode series is a producer’s cut of the original by the same name and takes a deep look into the 2017 season of the most celebrated NASCAR team of all time, Hendrick Motorsports. “We are…
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Sling and DISH Will Keep ViacomCBS Channels
ViacomCBS and DISH announced today a multi-year renewal of their carriage agreement, keeping ViacomCBS channels on DISH and Sling TV. Ahead of today’s announcement, there was speculation that Sling and DISH were preparing to face a blackout of ViacomCBS channels. Sling posting a warning, which was quickly removed, notifying subscribers that it was “fighting on…
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