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Why Do ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Owners Want to Make YouTube TV, Hulu, Fubo & More Into Cable Companies With the FCC’s Help? – Ask Luke
Earlier this week, Congress held its first hearing into the future of TV. At the hearing, representatives from the National Association of Broadcasters joined efforts by owners of local TV stations to make live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu, and Fubo into cable TV companies. The goal is to get the FCC to…
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What is The Best Streaming Player According To Amazon Reviews? Roku vs Fire TV vs Apple TV vs Google TV
One of the most common questions we get especially from new cord cutters is what is the best streaming player for cord cutting. Today we decided to dig down and see what reviews on Amazon have to say about what is the best streaming player. To do this we decided to use the higher-end streaming…
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Everything We Know About Philo The Cheap Live TV Streaming Service For Cord Cutting
With an abundance of options to pick from, finding the right streaming service can be tough, especially if you’re on a budget. We’ve covered other budget-friendly streaming platforms in the past, but Philo is another great option for those who are in need of live TV without breaking the bank. Founded in 2009 as Tivli,…
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Sling Adds Binge TV to lineup, while Freestream Gets 11 Free Streaming Channels
Sling added BingeTV to its lineup, while its free Freestream service adds nine channels, including a load of Indian content. Sling, the live TV streaming arm of Dish Network, has increasingly invested in free ad-supported content through its Freestream platform. It’s just one of a myriad of companies looking to capitalize in growing consumer interest…
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Comcast and Spectrum’s Xumo Adds 14 Free Streaming Channels, Including NBC Sports, SNL and Bravo Shows
Xumo Play, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications’ Spectrum, is adding more content from the Universal library. The free ad-supported streaming service has quickly grown to offer a wide variety of content and is starting to take advantage of growing consumer interest in free ad-supported platforms. Here’s a list of what was added…
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YouTube TV is On Sale For $54.99 & It Comes With a 3 Week Free
Have you been thinking about giving YouTube TV a try for the upcoming fall sports? Right now may be the best time to do it as YouTube TV has brought back its three-week free trial and offer of $18 off your first three months. If you want to take advantage of this deal, you need…
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Phoenix Suns Give Away Free TV Antennas to Fans After Walking Away From Cable
Phoenix Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia is ditching cable television in lieu of broadcasting games on local channels, and he’s giving away free TV antennas to ensure fans don’t miss out on the games. After walking away from negotiating a TV rights deal with Bally Sports, the Phoenix Suns partnered with broadcaster owner Gray Television. As…
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Is Blue Origin Ready to Launch After Last Year’s Rocket Explosion?
A year after Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket explosion in West Texas, the company appears ready for its next launch test next month. Blue Origin is readying the New Shepard launch system and has “tentative” plans to test a crewless flight in early October, according to Ars Technica. A successful launch might put the company…
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Paramount+ Releases Trailer for Reboot of Frasier
Paramount+ revealed the official trailer for its new original series, Frasier, a semi-reboot/continuation of the class show from the ‘90s. Kelsey Grammer reprises his Emmy Award-winning role as Frasier Crane. Before the series premiere on October 12, Paramount+ will give fans a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the show with a half-hour special called…
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TikTok Slammed With $370 Million EU Fine For Mishandling Child Data
TikTok, the popular social media platform, is feeling the heat as European Union regulators imposed a stunning $370 million fine for failing to adequately safeguard children’s personal data. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, representing the EU, found that TikTok’s default settings did not effectively protect the privacy of children. Additionally, the platform was cited for a…
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DIRECTV is Dropping Free Max Perk From Legacy Plans
An old DIRECTV perk tied to legacy AT&T wireless and internet plans that included free access to HBO Max, now rebranded Max, is going away. Customers are reporting that they’ve received a notice that their plan would no longer include Max. DIRECTV said that the customers who are getting the alert are ones that are…
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DIRECTV Says ‘Significant Progress’ Made In Nexstar Blackout Talks, But There’s One Big Issue
There may yet be light at the end of the tunnel for the DIRECTV customers still dealing with the blackout of local ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS stations due to its dispute with Neustar. But there appears to be one outstanding point that the two sides can’t agree on. Update: a temporary deal has been…
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Plex Adds 22 New Free Live TV Channels, Including Channels For True Crime and Live Sports
Free live TV streaming service Plex reached a deal to expand its content lineup with the addition of 22 new free live channels, including more live sports, Latin programming and something for motorheads. Plex now offers more than 50,000 on-demand titles and hundreds of live channels. Now, with this deal, they will be adding even…
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T-Mobile, a Wireless Provider, May Be Placing a Bigger Bet on Fiber
T-Mobile may be taking a page out of its telecom rivals Verizon and AT&T and moving in fiber optics in a bigger way. The wireless carrier, which distinguishes itself from its competitors by focusing almost entirely on wireless — home and mobile — is in discussions with the fiber business of Tillman Global Holdings to…
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Fox CFO Says Cable TV is Better Than Streaming For Sports
Even as more people cut ties with cable, Fox Corporation Chief Financial Officer Steve Tomsic is betting on cable bundles over streaming services as the best way to get premium sports coverage. The company plans to continue offering traditional cable bundles to increase customer value. “Right here, right now, the most effective way for a…
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