Category: All News
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Comcast Lost 477,000 TV Subscribers in Quarter 2 of 2020
Comcast reported today that it lost 477,000 video subscribers in the second quarter of 2020. Revenue was down by 12% from a year ago to $23.7 billion. Broadband made up for some of those losses with Comcast gaining 323,000 broadband subscribers, ahead of analysts’ average estimate of 247,000 net additions, according to research firm FactSet…
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Peacock Reaches 10 Million Sign Ups
In its quarterly earnings report this morning, Comcast shared a drop in revenue and the overall negative effects of COVID on the business but included a bright spot in for the quarter: the launch of Peacock. The new streaming service has reached 10 million sign ups, according to Comcast. Peacock launched nationwide on July 15,…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Tubi for Free in August
The free streaming service Tubi is adding a new slate of movies to the platform you can watch in August. Get your rom-com fix with titles like Failure to Launch and The Perfect Match, or tune into some Sci-Fi adventure with Universal Soldiers and Z For Zachariah, starring Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Chris Pine.…
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How to Watch the 2020 NBA Restarted Season Without Cable
After a four month delay for coronavirus, the NBA schedule will pick back up on July 30 with 22 teams playing eight games to finish the regular season. Play-in tournaments are scheduled for August 15-16 with playoffs beginning on August 17. Which Teams Will Play? These are the 22 teams that will be competing: Eastern…
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6 Free Channels for Watching Viral Videos on Roku
We all need a break from the news and real life responsibilities from time to time. Take a break with some cute animals, new dance crazes, celebrity skits, clip compilations, and more on these six Roku channels. FailArmy FailArmy is for people who go out and try. They laugh in the face of failure, and…
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How to Watch MASN Without Cable
Fans of the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals can catch games on MASN on one service. With the MLB season underway and other leagues soon to follow, many cord cutters are looking for ways to watch their favorite teams without cable. Here’s how to do it. Note: only viewers who live in the in-market…
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Hulu with Live Adds Bloomberg Television Channel
Bloomberg Media announced today that Bloomberg Television is now available to Hulu with Live subscribers. The channel, providing 24 hour global business and financial news, joins Hulu’s lineup of over 65 live channels. “The launch of Bloomberg TV on Hulu + Live TV is part of our ongoing commitment to meet our audience where they…
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ATSC 3.0 is Live in Portland
After announcing plans for the launch of ATSC 3.0 in Portland last month, 7 stations have started broadcasting NextGen TV. The seven stations are: KPTV (Fox) KPDX (MyNet) KOIN (CBS) KRCW-TV (CW) KATU (ABC) KGW (NBC) KOPB-TV (PBS) “The future of television in Portland begins today, as the launch of NextGen TV opens the door…
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AMC Theatres, Universal Agree to 17-Day Theatrical Release Window
In a surprise move, AMC Theatres has agreed to a deal with NBCUniversal that allows the movie studio to make its films available on premium video on-demand (PVOD) services just 17 days after the movie premieres in theaters. The deal marks the latest twist in a monthslong dispute between the two companies, during which AMC…
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Roku Adds the Baby Einstein Library on a New Free Channel
Roku has announced a new addition to the Roku Channel Store, made for helping children learn, stay mentally stimulated, and be entertained. The Baby Einstein channel includes the entire library of 34 Baby Einstein Classics to help children learn about numbers and letters from friendly characters. “Now, more than ever, there is a need and…