Category: News
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Sling TV Adds FOX News to its FREE Experience
Yesterday we reported that Sling TV had launched a new Stay in & Sling initiative, offering ABC News Live, a 24/7 streaming video news channel for breaking news and live events, for free. Today, Sling TV announced that FOX News and FOX affiliates have been added to the free lineup. The goal of Stay in…
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5 Tips to Improve Your Home Internet for Better Streaming
When cord cutters experience buffering, they often blame the streaming provider when the real issue is their Internet and Wi-Fi network. These complaints are common with live TV services. Subscribers often say, “Netflix works but my live TV service does not.” The truth is live TV needs a more speed for a variety of reasons…
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What to Watch on The PBS Video App and PBS Passport This Month
PBS has long been a great source for free programming available with an antenna. But many people still don’t know there is a PBS Video App where you can stream more than 4000 PBS and local shows on-demand, all for free. Stream PBS and local station shows like MASTERPIECE, Poldark, NOVA, Nature, PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE,…
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Shudder Has Upped Its Free Trial to 30 Days With Code
Are you a fan of all things scary, suspenseful, and thrilling? The horror movie streaming platform Shudder has upped its free trial period from one week to 30 days, with code SHUTIN. With more than 500 hours of streaming content, you’ll never have a dull moment during this COVID-19 lockdown. Staying at home doesn’t have…
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NFL Game Pass Available for Free Through May in the US
Are you ready for some free football? The NFL announced today it’s offering free access to its NFL Game Pass service for a limited time. The service allows fans to rewatch a variety of past regular season, preseason, and playoff games. “This includes access to past regular and postseason NFL games, previous seasons of award-winning…
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Fox News is Now Free to Stream During Coronavirus Crisis
Fox Corp. has just announced that it will make its television properties free to stream during the coronavirus crisis. Fox News will be available to stream without cable, the company announced today, in partnership with pay TV providers. Fox News will now be available for free on FoxNews.com, the Fox News app, Fox.com and the…
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SpaceX’s Home Internet Service Now Has 360 Satellites in Space
In early 2019, SpaceX received approval to launch 12,000 satellites into space to build a low earth orbit network of satellites, enabling the company to sell home Internet. Over the last year, SpaceX put 300 satellites into space to test its Internet service. Today, SpaceX will make its 6th launch with 60 more satellites for…
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AT&T Closing 40% of its Retail Stores Starting This Week
AT&T announced it’s planning to close 40 percent of its retail locations beginning this week. In an open letter posted on the company’s home page, CEO of AT&T Communications Jeff McElfresh described the move as part of the company’s response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. “In retail, our goal is to limit employees’ exposure while…
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Chrome Extension Lets You Chat, Watch Netflix with Friends Remotely
A Chrome browser extension that lets users watch Netflix content in sync with friends and conduct a group chat alongside their viewing is gathering attention this week, as many stay home and away from social gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. Called Netflix Party, the extension allows users to engage in remote watch parties where participants…
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Locast Removes Donation Requests During Coronavirus, If You Ask
Today, Locast announced an emergency program for those who want to watch live, uninterrupted TV but can’t afford the recommended $5 donation due to hardship posed by coronavirus. “If you currently do not contribute to Locast, need the uninterrupted service, and cannot afford to contribute $5 per month, send us an email at and we’ll…