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Is DISH Headed Toward Bankruptcy This Year? Fears Are Growing
DISH has been struggling financially for some time now. Recently, it merged with EchoStar in an effort to address these issues but, according to an SEC filing last March, DISH will use a “substantial amount of cash” in the next 12 months. It “raises substantial doubt about [the company’s] ability to continue as a going…
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Roku Maybe Discontinuing The Streambar Pro, Its Soundbar & Streaming Player
Is Roku’s Streambar Pro on its way out? Recent signs suggest that the popular soundbar may be facing discontinuation. The Streambar Pro has been removed from Roku’s official website, and local Best Buy stores are showing limited stock. A search within a 100-mile radius revealed only two Best Buy locations carrying the Streambar Pro, each…
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The New Live TV Streaming Service Venu Sports Will Reportedly Launch on August 23, 2024
Earlier this year, Walt Disney’s ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced a new streaming bundle that will offer 16 live sports channels and zero non-sports-related channels. For sports fans, this may be “the” dream service, letting them watch sports without paying for the Disney Channel or MTV. Recently Venu Sports has announced the service…
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What’s New This Week on Netflix For The Week of August 12, 2024
Halfway through August and you need something to watch. Chill, Netflix has your back with new content dropping all week, August 13 August 14 August 15 August 16
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Streaming Quality is Getting Better Than Ever As Buffering Drops in The First Half of 2024
Streaming providers worldwide are making significant strides in enhancing user experience, as shown by a dramatic reduction in buffer ratios for Video-on-Demand (VOD) services. According to a recent report from NPAW, a leader in streaming video intelligence services, the first half of 2024 witnessed a remarkable 54% decrease in global buffer ratios for VOD content…
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Plex Launches 92 More FAST Channels Worldwide in July
Global streaming media company Plex, the largest independent streaming media platform, announced the launch of 92 additional free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels worldwide in July. This expansion includes channels in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Spain, Brazil, France, and Germany. Plex has been on a rapid growth trajectory in…
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FCC’s New AI Robocall Rules: A Big Win for Consumers or Just Another Tech Headache?
Robocalls – those irritating interruptions that make you wish you want to abandon your phone plan – might finally be on their way out, thanks to the latest move by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). On August 7, the FCC voted unanimously to pass a new set of rules aimed at putting the brakes on…
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The Drew Carey Show Is Now Streaming for Free Online
One of the most popular shows of the 90s was The Drew Carey Show, but it is one of the harder to find TV shows because it had not been streaming online. Now, for the first time, it is streaming free online. Recently The Drew Carey Show popped up on Plex as part of a…
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Roku’s New 24/7 Free Sports Network is Now Live on The Roku Channel
Roku, America’s leading TV streaming platform, is set to revolutionize sports viewing with the launch of the Roku Sports Channel. This new, free ad-supported channel is now live and promises sports fans an unparalleled, always-on experience featuring top-tier sports content owned and licensed by Roku. Here is everything you need to know about Roku’s new…
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Cord Cutting Today Cartoon Network Shutting Down Its Website, DISH Loses More Subscribers, & More
Today in Cord Cutting Today for August 12, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Cartoon Network is Shutting Down Its Website. You can find links to each story we talk about below this video. Warner Bros. Discovery Shuts Down Cartoon Network’s Website https://cordcuttersnews.com/warner-bros-discovery-shuts-down-cartoon-networks-website/…
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The Bounce Cable TV Network Is for Sale
Last April CNBC learned that E.W. Scripps, the owners of the Bounce TV network, had hired a bank to evaluate a potential sale of the network. Now Scripps, the parent company of Bounce, has confirmed that it is for sale, and they have some potential buyers. During E.W. Scripps’ second quarter earnings call, CEO Adam…
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Sling TV Freestream Adds 4 New Free Channels This Week, Including Content from The BBC
Sling TV’s free, ad-supported streaming service Freestream officially added another five new live free channels this week to its growing lineup of free channels. Some of these channels have been live for about a week but are just now being officially announced. Since launching the service, DISH has been ramping up the number of channels…
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Hits of 1994: 10 Movies Turning 30 This Year and Where To Stream Them
In 2024, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of some of the most iconic and influential films of the 1990s. These movies not only captivated audiences at the time of their release but also left a lasting impact on the film industry and popular culture. Let’s take a look at ten remarkable films from 1994 that…
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How to Watch the Closing Ceremony for the Paris Olympics on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on August 11
After an exciting few weeks, the best athletes in the world will be returning home after a competitive 2024 Paris Olympics. Today’s closing ceremony is going to be a show that you won’t want to miss and will stream live on Peacock. Hundreds of acrobats and ariel performers, H.E.R., Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish, and the…
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Cable TV Networks Have Lost Almost $15 Billion in Value This Year Because of Cord Cutting
Cord cutting has been hitting cable TV hard this year as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery report having to write down almost $15 billion in value on their cable TV networks. In a sobering second-quarter earnings report released yesterday, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) disclosed a massive $9.1 billion write down attributed to its television networks.…
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