Category: All News
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Spectrum Says Cable TV is Broken & Wants Disney to Agree to Bundle Streaming Services At Discounted Prices
Last night, Disney-owned channels went dark on Spectrum, the second-largest cable TV provider in the United States. Now Spectrum says that the current system is broken and is proposing a new model that creates better choices for its customers. Here is the full statement Spectrum sent Cord Cutters News: We are disappointed with The Walt…
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ESPN, FX, Disney Channel and ABC Locals Goes Dark on Spectrum Cable TV as Disney Talks Break Down
Spectrum said Disney has removed its programming. “The Walt Disney Company has removed their programming from Spectrum which creates hardship for our customers,” the company said on its DisneyESPNFairDeal.com site. It’s an inopportune time since College Football Week One gets underway tonight on ESPN. Here’s how to watch the ESPN networks if you don’t have…
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FEMA And FCC Set to Conduct Nationwide Tests of Emergency Alert Systems
Don’t be alarmed if your smartphone starts ringing randomly in October. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is coordinating with the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The WEA test will be sent to all consumer cell phones using FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert…
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CW May Air LeVar Burton’s Trivial Pursuit Game Show As Scripted Programming Dries Up With Strike
The CW is finalizing a deal to secure the rights to Trivial Pursuit hosted by LeVar Burton, according to Deadline. While the deal isn’t sealed yet, the series has been in the works for quite some time. Two years ago, LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow, Star Trek: The Next Generation) signed on to host a game…
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YouTube Music Rolling Out Refreshed “Now Playing” Interface That Adds Comments
YouTube Music is rolling out a redesign of the “Now Playing” interface for Android and iOS following the launch of real-time lyrics last week, according to 9to5 Google. The update adds a comment section, a feature that was originally only available on playlists. There are dozens of music apps to choose from these days and…
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Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Striking Hollywood Actors, Writers
A vast majority of Americans support Hollywood writers and actors striking for better pay and working conditions over the entertainment studios, according to a new poll. The Gallup’s annual Work and Education poll, conducted this month, found that 72% of Americans side with TV and film writers. The data also showed 67% of Americans supported…
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Here is Everything Coming to MAX in September 2023
Here is everything coming to MAX in September of 2023: September 1 September 2 September 4 September 5 September 6 September 7 September 8 September 9 September 10 September 11 September 13 September 14 September 15 September 16 September 17 September 18 September 20 September 21 September 22 September 23 September 24 September 25 September…
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Starlink’s Availability Map Now Tells You How Fast Internet is In Your State
SpaceX updated its Starlink coverage map to now let you know how fast its internet connection is in your state. Previously, the availability map let people check if coverage was available as Starlink rolled out across the globe. As more satellites enter low-Earth orbit to widen its coverage area, the map has evolved to help…
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It’s Not Just Your Ears — Streaming Audio is Getting Worse
Are you having trouble hearing dialogue on your television? You’re not alone, and it’s likely not an issue with your ears. Films with a theatrical release are created to be played with the big screen sound in mind, finely tuned to sound crisp and clear on an abundance of high-quality speakers. As much as you…
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Credit Card Fees Going Up. Here’s What That Could Mean for Cord Cutters
Visa and Mastercard are planning to hike the fees that merchants pay when customers use their credit cards for a transaction. The fee increases, mostly aimed at online purchases, are set to start this October and next April, according to The Wall Street Journal. Online shopping’s popularity – as well as the use of credit…