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Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Hispanic Institute, and More Push FCC to Reject Idea of Turning YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu Into Cable TV Companies
A band of civil rights groups and media organizations including the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, The Hispanic Institute, Japanese Americans Citizens League, and Afroland TV sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission urging the agency to reject the idea of applying cable TV-style regulations on live streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu With Live TV,…
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DISH is Struggling With Cord Cutting But Says It Has a Narrow Path To Financial Stability
2023 has been a tough year DISH, with losses in its TV and wireless business. Now as it struggles with money DISH says it has a path but a narrow path. This all comes as DISH struggles with cord cutting and its plans to build out its own 5G wireless network. “We have a narrow…
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Netflix and Amazon Subscribers Stick Around the Longest, While This Service Has the Least Loyal Customers
Netflix and Amazon, two of the oldest streaming services around, have subscribers that are willing to stick around the longest, with an average duration of more than four years, according to a study conducted by research firm Parks Associates. Netflix is the undisputed leader, with customers on average staying for more than 55 months, while…
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Disney is Shutting Down All Cable Channels in Asia. U.S. Networks Could Be Next
Disney further paring down its international cable operations could signal big changes for its networks in the U.S. The media giant is set to pull the plug this year on its remaining linear TV channels in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea. Just last month, Disney shut down cable operations in Vietnam, pulling The…
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Spotify Overhauls Smart TV App To Make it Easier to View and Control Your Music
Spotify on Thursday rolled out a makeover for its smart TV app, giving users more control the music they stream. The changes include a redesigned homepage that’s more in-line with the existing mobile and desktop experience. That means familiar short cuts, recent songs and personalized recommendations will be easier to access. The interface also allows…
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A New Tablo DVR with Four Tuners Quietly Pops Up on Best Buy
A Tablo digital video recorder with four tuners popped up on Best Buy’s site. This is a slight upgrade over the existing fourth-generation Table DVR, which has two tuners and sells for $79.95 on its own site. The new version is listed for $139.99 on Best Buy and is exclusive to the store. The Tablo…
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Google Stopped Selling Its Fitbit Products in Almost 30 Countries
Google has added onto its list of countries where customers will no longer be able to purchase Fitbits. The Google-owned wearable manufacturer said it would be leaving Mexico and all Latin American countries, leaving Fitbit active in only 23 countries. Google confirmed to TechCentral that it also planned to pull Fitbit and Nest from South…
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The Preview Channel Set to Launch An Upgraded Free Streaming Version in 2024
The Preview Channel, which offers trailers, behind-the-scenes and other entertainment content for upcoming films and shows, is launching a newly upgraded free ad-supported version featuring news and a state-of-the-art viewer guide customized for equipment manufacturers and streaming platforms. Preview Channel FAST+ is scheduled to debut in the first quarter of 2024 and offer free customary…
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Amazon Reportedly Cuts Jobs at Amazon Games and Twitch And Will Focus on Free-To-Play Games
Amazon cut more than 180 jobs in its gaming division and at Twitch as it looks to refocus on big franchise such as Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings games, according to various reports. The reports say the company will also prioritize Prime Gaming, which offers free games to Prime subscribers. The cuts…
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Deal Alert! Here’s How to Save $20 on Your First Two Months of Fubo
Cord cutters who are searching for a live TV streaming service that offers popular sports and entertainment networks but an affordable price, don’t have to look any further than the latest offer from Fubo. For a limited time, new users can get $20 off their first two months if they sign up for Fubo before…