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Google Rolls Out Broadband “Nutrition” Label Way Before 2024 Deadline
The Federal Communications Commission wants broadband providers to roll out “nutrition-style” labels that spell out the fine print on the prices of their plans by 2024, which internet service providers argue put an undue burden on them. Google released its version on Thursday. Google’s Broadband Consumer Labels cover its residential 1 Gig, 2 Gig, 5…
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Comcast Will Launch Next-Gen Internet Service That Offers Higher Download and Upload Speeds
Comcast next week plans to launch its next-generation internet service — which brings a huge boost to both upload and download speeds — in select neighborhoods in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company said that the service, powered by a technology called DOCSIS 4.0, will also hit select areas of Atlanta and Philadelphia by the end…
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How to Watch Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Broncos Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
Two AFC West rivals faceoff under the bright lights of Thursday Night Football and one of the biggest stars in the world may be in attendance to watch them play. Superstar singer Taylor Swift is expected to be in attendance at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs (4-1) take on…
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YouTube TV Adds Four 4K Channels, Including Comedy Central and Paramount
YouTube TV has expanded its lineup of 4K channels, including popular networks like Comedy Central and Paramount. In total, six new channels are now available in 4K. They are: The lineup expands YouTube TV’s 4K lineup, which previously amounted to just a few channels, including ESPN and NBC. Keep in mind that you’ll have to…
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Comcast Told To Modify Or Cease Using ’10G’ Claim For Xfinity Internet
Comcast’s Xfinity 10G Network overstates the speed of its internet offerings and should be removed or changed to more accurately convey what consumers will get, according to the National Advertising Division of the non-profit Better Business Bureau. T-Mobile and Verizon challenged the claim, arguing that 10G and the notion of a tenth generation of broadband…
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Here’s Where Google Fiber is Testing its 20 Gbps Service
Google on Wednesday announced the installation of its first site testing internet speeds of 20 Gbps – more than double its fastest offering. The internet giant installed the site at the United Way of Utah County, which provides resources and community outreach programs. “We are so excited to have Google Fiber bringing us a 20…
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Talks Between Actors and Studios To End Strike Have Broken Down
Talks to resolve the actors strike have been “suspended,” according to statements from SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, AMPTP, after the actors guild presented its most recent proposal on Wednesday. Actors and Hollywood studios have been back at the bargaining table for less than two weeks following two months of…
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Pluto TV Announces A Special Curated Horror Movie Marathons
Today, Pluto TV and Spectrevision announced a deal to stream and show in person a special curated horror marathon. This will give Pluto TV viewers an opportunity to watch hand picked horror movies in a special marathon. This marathon will be free on Pluto TV on Wednesday, October 18 on the Pluto TV Cult Films channel. The theme of…
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A New South Park Special is Coming As Paramount & Warner Bros. Discovery Are Still Suing Each Other Over ‘South Park’ Streaming Rights
Yesterday, Paramount announced a new South Park special called South Park: Joining the Panderverse that will stream on Parmaount+. This comes as it is still in the middle of a lawsuit with Warner Bros. Discovery over streaming rights to South Park. Back in April, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery sued each other over unpaid streaming…
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Deal Alert! Fire TV Stick 4K Is Still Just $22.99 For a Post Prime Day Deal (Last Years Model)
Did you miss out on Amazon’s big Prime Day Fire TV sale? Good news as Amazon still has the old Fire TV Stick 4K on sale. Right now, Amazon has last year’s Fire TV Stick 4K on sale for just $22.99. This is down from the list price of $49.99 and a great deal if…
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VIZIO Adds Dozens of New Titles to Its Free Streaming Service
More than 70 titles made their debut on VIZIO’s WatchFree+ service today, ranging from exclusive television series to films and stunts. Hundreds of hours of free programming from talents like Gordon Ramsay, ParaNorman, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill are available for streaming. WatchFree+ TV is VIZIO’s free streaming service that offers…
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Exclusive: Documentary Streaming Service MagellanTV Taps Seasoned Marketing Executive as Director of Marketing
Documentary streaming service MagellanTV is bringing on former Mediaocean executive Rob McEvily as the new director of marketing. McEvily has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, corporate communications, and brand storytelling. His latest position was as the director of brand content at Mediaocean, an omnichannel advertising platform. Previously, he spent a decade as…
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A Massive IPTV Service Shuts Down As The Owners Are Sent to Prison & Ordered to Pay $18 Million In Damages
The war on IPTV continues as two men have been sentenced to 36 months in prison and ordered to pay $18 million in damages. IPTV services often look like legal services but sell access to live TV channels like ESPN and HBO without paying for the rights. This allows them to sell access to these…
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Cable TV May Get Even More Expensive As Local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Owners Sign More Lucrative Deals
You might soon be paying more for cable TV. Broadcasting company Scripps said on Wednesday that it locked down cable and satellite carriage agreements that account for 75% of the company’ subscriber households, and touted a bump in how much it’ll be able to get from cable TV providers. As a result of the deals,…
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Sling TV is Considering Big Changes To Its Free Sling Freestream Service
Yesterday, Sling TV sent out surveys to customers looking at its free streaming service, Sling Freestream. In the survey, Sling TV asked about possible major changes that Sling TV could make to improve its free streaming service. Cord Cutters News received copies of this service from multiple readers and has confirmed what was in them.…
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