Category: News
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Netflix Announces ‘Angry Birds’ Series for 2021
Today Netflix and CAKE announced a new animated ‘Angry Birds’ series in partnership with Rovio Entertainment. Angry Birds: Summer Madness will debut in 2021 and take on the classic Angry Birds characters with a fresh new look. Curtis Lelash, Director of Original Animated Series, Netflix said, “Angry Birds have been a true phenomenon for kids around…
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Comcast is Giving Xfinity Customers Free Internet Through Credits
Comcast is responding to coronavirus by offering free unlimited internet data between March 13 and May 13. For those who already have an unlimited plan, this offer is being given through credits. The letter to one Xfinity Unlimited internet customers says: I’m writing to share that you will receive a credit for the cost associated…
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FCC’s Broadband Pledge Adds More Companies as Total Passes 500
The Federal Communications Commission announced another milestone today, as nearly 200 more broadband providers and telcos have signed on to the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge. This newest group, which includes local and regional carriers, pushes the total number of companies that have signed on past 500 since the pledge was announced earlier this month.…
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WWE Offers Free Access to WrestleMania, Specials, and More
WWE has announced that it’s offering free access to a large collection of content, including past WrestleMania events, pay-per-view specials, and more. And while the company’s press release doesn’t specify how long this free-content period lasts — beyond a “limited time,” the offer starts this week and includes a wide variety of content to choose…
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Many Public Libraries Are Now Streaming Free Movies & Kids Programming Thanks to Kanopy
Your public library is a great resource for free movies and TV shows. Sadly, many libraries have closed as the COVID-19 virus races around the world. To help out, the streaming service Kanopy is partnering with local libraries to offer free streaming of popular movies and unlimited access to Kanopy Kids if your local library…
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Amazon is Bringing CDC PSAs to Amazon Devices
Yesterday, Amazon announced that it would be bringing COVID-19 updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and national news providers to Amazon customers. Amazon will be bringing official public service announcements to Fire TV and Echo Show devices in the US. Amazon says that users can now find PSA videos on the…
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Roku is Borrowing $69.6 Million From Morgan Stanley
Yesterday Roku announced that it has taken revolving loans of $69.6 million. According to the filing, Morgan Stanley is the senior funding location for this $69.6 million in new funding. Now the question is exactly why is Roku borrowing the money. There are a few possibilities including the fact that Roku may want the money…
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Akamai Announces Content Security Measures to Fight Piracy
Content-delivery company Akamai announced updates to its suite of security tools today aimed at better protecting media companies from piracy and illegal distribution. In a blog post, the company cited a study claiming global online piracy costs US media companies around $29 billion each year and thousands of jobs. In response, Akamai is touting a…
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Top 10 Free Roku Channels Every Cord Cutter Should Try During Lockdown
Are you stuck at home? Locked down in your living room looking for something free to watch? We have you covered as we take a look at the best FREE Roku Channels available right now. These are free Roku channels available on Roku TVs & Roku Players. Have one you want to suggest? Leave us…
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Quibi Has Dropped the Trailer for its New Liam Hemsworth Movie
Today, Quibi launched the official trailer for Most Dangerous Game, the streaming service’s short-form original starring Liam Hemsworth and Christoph Waltz.It’s one of Quibi’s “Movies in Chapters” set to debut at the app’s launch on April 6, 2020. Desperate to take care of his pregnant wife before a terminal illness can take his life, Dodge Tynes…