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The Best Wi-Fi Routers for Cord Cutting (Updated: August 2018)
The number one reason for buffering and poor streaming is weak Wi-Fi. The good news is you don’t have to use the Wi-Fi router that came from your internet service provider. We highly recommend you buy your own because it typically will be a far better experience. We often get asked what is the best…
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The CW Has No Plans to Offer an Ad-Free Paid Version of The CW App
The CW has long been one of the most cord cutting friendly networks. With their The CW app offering free next-day access to their programs, it is easy to watch what you want. One thing some have wished The CW had offered was an ad-free paid option for The CW content. According to The CW,…
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Disney’s CEO Gives New Details About The New Disney Streaming Service
Yesterday, Disney’s CEO Bob Iger opened up about their new on-demand streaming service during Disney’s 2nd quarter earnings call. Here is what we learned: Cost: According to the earnings call, the new Disney streaming service will be cheaper than Netflix. Some reports have said it could be as cheap as $5 a month. New Original…
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AT&T Now Owns Crunchyroll, FullScreen, & More
Today AT&T announced that they have acquired full control over Otter Media, the parent company behind many popular streaming services including Crunchyroll, VRV, FullScreen, Rooster Teeth, and more. Otter Media will become part of AT&T’s WarnerMedia unit that was created after the AT&T Time Warner merger. This comes as The Chernin Group sold their controlling interest…
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Disney’s New Star Wars Series Has a $100 Million Budget
Recently Disney announced several new Star Wars shows for their new subscription streaming service. From a final season of Clone Wars to a new live-action Star Wars show. Now we get a rough idea of the commitment Disney is making. According to an interview in The New York Times Disney is planning to spend $100 million on the new…
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Deal Alert: Up to 80% off Back to School Reads On Your Kindle
Looking for something to get you ready to head back to school this fall? Right now Amazon has back to school reads up to 80% off. With everything from the popular For Dummies series covering everything from Algebra to Chemistry it is a great way to get ready for classes. Want some help getting ready…
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Sling TV Teams Up With Dr Ruth Westheimer
Today Sling TV announced a new lineup of ads with Dr. Ruth Westheimer. These new ads promote Sling TV and the idea of streaming your content online. The new ads include “Positions”, “Don’t Fake It,” and “Seven Night Stand.” “If you’re not familiar with Dr. Ruth Westheimer, she got her start in the early 80s…
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YouTube TV is Adding The CW in Select Markets
Last Night YouTube TV started contacting subscribers in markets like San Antonio and Nashville to let them know that The CW has been added in their markets. YouTube TV has yet to make any official announcement but we now have multiple reports that The CW is now being added in new markets. As best we can…
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Disney Hints at a Launch Date for Their New Streaming Service
This week the head of Disney’s new streaming service sat down with The New York Times. During his talk we learned more about Disney’s plans for FOX content, Hulu’s future, and what we can expect from the new Disney streaming service. One of the most interesting hints he dropped was a possible launch window for…
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5 Roku Tips to Make Cord Cutting Even Better
Roku is the number one streaming media player in the United States and is owned by over 70% of our readers according to a recent survey. However, many are likely not taking full advantage of everything their Roku has to offer. So, I want to take a moment and show you my top 5 Roku…
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Over 55% of Netflix’s New Shows & Movies Are Netflix Originals
Have you been noticing that most of Netflix’s new programs are Netflix originals? You’re not wrong. This month Netflix’s originals make up over 55% of the content added. This should not surprise you. Back in September 2016, Netflix announced that they planned to make half of their catalog Netflix original movies and TV shows. “It…
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Here is Everything New on Netflix, Hulu, & Amazon For The Week of August 6th 2018
Netflix: Aug. 9 Perdida (Netflix Film) The Originals: Season 5 Aug. 10 72 Dangerous Animals: Asia (Netflix Original) Afflicted (Netflix Original) All About the Washingtons (Netflix Original) Demetri Martin: The Overthinker (Netflix Film) Insatiable (Netflix Original) La casa de las flores (Netflix Original) Million Pound Menu (Netflix Original) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie…
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T-Mobile is Rolling Out a Cheaper Unlimited Plan
Today T-Mobile announced an even cheaper Unlimited Plan aimed at taking on a growing number of unlimited talk, text, and data plans. This new plan is called T-Mobile Essentials and will give you unlimited talks, text, and data in the United States for just $30 per line for a family of four with autoplay. There…
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Expired: The 5 Best Deals in Cord Cutting Right Now (Updated: August 2018)
Are you looking for some good cord cutting deals? We want to highlight the top 5. These are all limited-time deals, so don’t wait because the deals can end at any time. #1 Roku Ultra If you want a great price on a powerful 4K HDR streaming player, check out the Roku Ultra. The Roku…
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MoviePass Abandons Plans to Raise Their Price But Will Limit The Number of Movies You Can See
After announcing a price hike just a week ago MoviePass today announced that they will keep their price at $9.95 a month. The catch though is that MoviePass will now limit you to just three movies per month. For each additional movie, you see you will get a $5 discount off your ticket starting August…
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