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IPTV Services Could Be Blocked By A New Law If The NFL, NBA, & UFC Get Their Way
Currently, if a content owner wants to take down an illegal live stream, they have to file a copyright claim known as a DMCA. Now, though, the NFL, NBA, and UFC say the process is too slow and want the takedowns to become instant. To do this, the NFL, NBA, and UFC have filed a…
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Amazon & Netflix Enter a Multi-Million Dollar Bidding War for ‘Crime 101’
Amazon and Netflix are in a bidding war for the rights to Crime 101 and are apparently prepared to spend big bucks to get it. Neither company has cemented a contract yet, though according to Deadline a deal could reach $100 million for a film that has yet to begin production. Working Title’s Eric Fellner…
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MeTV’s New OTA TV Channel MeTV+ Is Now Live in 30 Markets
Do you love the classic programs that MeTV+ has to offer? Good news MeTV has a new channel called MeTV+ that launched back in 2021. Originally MeTV+ launched in just two markets of Chicago and Phoenix, but now has expanded to 30 markets around the United States. This is MeTV’s second attempt to launch a…
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Spectrum Has an A La Carte TV Option for Cord Cutters Called Spectrum TV Choice & Now You Pick What Channels You Want Every Month
One of the least talked about streaming services for cord cutters is Spectrum’s Choice streaming service. With this package, Spectrum Internet customers can pick 15 to 25 live TV channels from a list of 65 channels. In the past, when you made your selection, that was it, and you were stuck with them. Now Spectrum…
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Roku’s ‘NFL Draft’ Documentary Scores Big With Roku Channel
The results are in on the latest Roku Original film, and they look good. NFL Draft: The Pick Is In debuted last weekend and quickly rose to become the #1 Roku Original Documentary. NFL Draft: The Pick Is In gathered more new and returning members to The Roku Channel than any other Roku Original Documentary,…
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CBS & Paramount+ To Air Tribute Special Honoring Legendary Game Show Host Bob Barker Thursday
Bob Barker, the iconic game show host, will be remembered during a one-hour special called The Price is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker, on Thursday, August 31 at 8 p.m. ET. The broadcast will air again on Labor Day during the game show’s regular weekly time slot at 11 a.m. ET., according to Deadline.…
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Everything New Coming to Pluto TV For Free in September 2023
September brings a wealth of content to Pluto TV. From Labor Day marathons to Star Trek Day, here’s everything you’ll find on the free ad-supported streaming service next month. Pluto TV is also available on a wide range of devices, including Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, Android, Google TV, LG TVs, Web, Roku, and Samsung…
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Verizon Makes It Easier to Block Text Spam. Here’s How You Can Activate it
Verizon added a new feature that makes it easier to block unwanted text messages effortlessly from your phone. Customers can opt into this feature by texting OFF to 4040 to block texts originating from spammer email accounts. Instead of logging into your My Verizon account, you can turn off all emails to texts through your…
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How to Watch International Cricket: Asia Cup Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
International cricket continues when the top six teams in Asia compete in the 2023 Asia Cup. Beginning on Wednesday, August 30, the six participants will play in a One Day International (ODI) format which will require each team to complete a first stage of round-robin group play, followed by a knockout round of the Super…
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Adult Swim Kicks Off Earlier With Classic Cartoon Lineup
Cartoon Network added an extra hour to Adult Swim’s fall lineup by airing a nightly nod to classic CN cartoons. Yesterday, Cartoon Network began airing Checkered Past, an hour-long tribute to classic cartoons such as Courage The Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Dexter’s Laboratory, and The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. In June,…
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Verizon Throws in Hotspot, International Roaming With Unlimited Ultimate 5G Plan
Verizon is adding a higher tier to its unlimited 5G plan offerings that may suit globetrotters who also like to tether to their phone. The nation’s largest carrier unveiled “Unlimited Ultimate,” a new plan that costs $100 a month (a $10 autopay discount is available). The biggest new features include 60 gigabytes of mobile hotspot…
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DIRECTV & Big Ten Partner for Exclusive All-Access Content For Fans
With college football season right around the corner and the Big Ten kicking off this weekend, the conference has announced its latest partnership with DIRECTV. As part of a new multi-year agreement, DIRECTV will become the presenting sponsor of exclusive all-access content from the Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network. Not only will fans…
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FCC Holds Stance on Broadband Consumer Label Rules
The Federal Communications Commission decided it wouldn’t reconsider its Broadband Consumer Label rules. In a release, the FCC said the action preserves a consumer’s access to transparent and accurate information about broadband services. The rules will go into effect following a review from the Office of Management and Budget, according to the release. Providers with…
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SpaceX’s Starlink Now Has Over 5,000 Internet Satellites in Orbit
SpaceX launched 22 more of its Starlink internet satellites toward orbit on August 26. The Sunday night lift off brought the total number of Starlink satellites in space to over 5,000, according to Space.com, and the spaceflight company isn’t slowing down. Space X has authorization to launch 12,000 more Starlink spacecrafts and is waiting on…
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Walt Disney’s Visual Effects Staff Moves to Unionize
Visual effects workers on Monday at Walt Disney Pictures filed with the National Labor Relations Board to hold an election to unionize. More than 80% of the 18 in-house visual effects crew members signed authorization cards supporting a VFX union. Visual effects workers want the same rights and protections provided to other entertainment industry fields,…
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