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Paramount+ Unveils International Plans For Premium, Ad-Based Subscription Tiers
Paramount is set to expand the options for its flagship streaming service overseas. The company on Monday said it plans to introduce its premium plan in Australia, Canada, Brazil, and. Mexico on November 16. The premium tier give users four simultaneous streams and the ability to access high-quality formats like 4K UHD, HDR 10, Dolby…
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YouTube TV and Fubo Fight Back Against Effort to Turn Them Into Cable TV Companies By Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Affiliates
Last week, 20 US Senators joined a growing number of local TV station owners to ask the Federal Communications Commission to turn streaming services like YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, and more into cable TV companies. On Friday, the Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition, a group that includes YouTube TV and Fubo, pushed back. The coalition…
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Disney is Reportedly Close to Selling its India Streaming Business
Disney is close to selling its India streaming business to one of its biggest rivals in the region. Reliance Industries, one of India’s leading media companies, is expected to take a majority stake in Hotstar, India’s version of Disney+, according to Bloomberg. The move would provide an influx of cash to Disney as it looks…
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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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