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Can The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Revive AMC Networks’ Fortunes?
AMC Networks was hit hard by the advertising crunch hitting the media industry, especially as fewer cable TV viewers are around to command those pricier commercials. Can the return of The Walking Dead fan favorites Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira bring back some of the network’s swagger? It was nearly 14 years since the original…
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Interest Is Growing for a More Interactive TV-Watching Experience
As technology advances, the way we watch TV is changing. New data from research firm Parks Associates found that 46% of cable TV subscribers find emerging home control and interactive features, provided through their TV service, appealing or very appealing. “The home ecosystems continue to overlap, creating new opportunities to expand control and enhance the…
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Rural Internet Deployment Is Still Being Delayed Over Telephone Pole Attachments
Slow telephone pole attachment approvals are still limiting how quickly people can get high-speed internet access. Rural areas of Loudoun County, Virginia, were set to have 620 miles of fiber-optic cable constructed by July, but the project is far behind schedule and funding is set to expire in 2026, according to The Loudoun Times-Mirror. Internet…
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T-Mobile Postpones April’s 2G Network Shutdown
T-Mobile has once again delayed its 2G network shutdown, giving any stragglers who have yet to upgrade their service more time to jump on the 5G bandwagon. The 2G network was scheduled to retire on April 2. The company hasn’t released a new shutdown date yet, but this serves as a reminder to anyone who…
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Media Companies Are Cutting Out the Middleman, Putting YouTube TV & Other Streaming Services in Danger
For years media companies like Disney, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount have used intermediary, middleman, or go-between companies like cable TV and YouTube TV to distribute their content. Now, increasingly, they are cutting out the “middleman” and offering their content directly to consumers without needing to let YouTube TV and others get a cut…
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Deepfakes Will Become Harder to Spot, Tech Experts Warn
Be on the lookout for an uptick in deepfake videos this year. Experts warn the faux footage will become more convincing and make identifying such content more complicated as technology advances. Tech experts anticipate a rise in deepfake videos in 2024 as software to create fake content becomes more widely available. Warnings emerged after public…
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Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gens With USB-C Are On Sale For Just $189, Their Lowest Price Ever
Want some new AirPods Pros from Apple? Want ones with USB-C? Right now, For the new year, Amazon has the Apple AirPods Pro 2 2nd Gen with SUB-C on sale for just $189. These are great noise-canceling earbuds perfect for iPhones, including the new iPhone 15 or any iPhone you may have. You can find…
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Catch Gilligan’s Island Marathon on The Catchy Binge This Weekend
The Catchy Binge is back this weekend with a marathon of Gilligan’s Island. The binge-fest will feature 84 episodes, 14 times longer than that fateful three-hour tour the characters regrettably took in the first episode. The marathon kicks off at noon on February 10 with “Voodoo Something To Me,” as the Skipper convinces himself the…
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Amazon’s New Home Internet Service Is Arriving Later This Year, But What Will It Cost? – Ask Luke
One of the big questions about Amazon’s new home Internet service has been the cost. As we get closer to the launch of the service later this year, the question of cost is more important. Amazon’s CEO says he expects the new Internet service to offer a low price that will help it reach the…