Category: News
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CBS & Paramount+ To Air Tribute Special Honoring Legendary Game Show Host Bob Barker Thursday
Bob Barker, the iconic game show host, will be remembered during a one-hour special called The Price is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker, on Thursday, August 31 at 8 p.m. ET. The broadcast will air again on Labor Day during the game show’s regular weekly time slot at 11 a.m. ET., according to Deadline.…
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Everything New Coming to Pluto TV For Free in September 2023
September brings a wealth of content to Pluto TV. From Labor Day marathons to Star Trek Day, here’s everything you’ll find on the free ad-supported streaming service next month. Pluto TV is also available on a wide range of devices, including Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, Android, Google TV, LG TVs, Web, Roku, and Samsung…
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Verizon Makes It Easier to Block Text Spam. Here’s How You Can Activate it
Verizon added a new feature that makes it easier to block unwanted text messages effortlessly from your phone. Customers can opt into this feature by texting OFF to 4040 to block texts originating from spammer email accounts. Instead of logging into your My Verizon account, you can turn off all emails to texts through your…
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How to Watch International Cricket: Asia Cup Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
International cricket continues when the top six teams in Asia compete in the 2023 Asia Cup. Beginning on Wednesday, August 30, the six participants will play in a One Day International (ODI) format which will require each team to complete a first stage of round-robin group play, followed by a knockout round of the Super…
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Adult Swim Kicks Off Earlier With Classic Cartoon Lineup
Cartoon Network added an extra hour to Adult Swim’s fall lineup by airing a nightly nod to classic CN cartoons. Yesterday, Cartoon Network began airing Checkered Past, an hour-long tribute to classic cartoons such as Courage The Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Dexter’s Laboratory, and The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. In June,…
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Verizon Throws in Hotspot, International Roaming With Unlimited Ultimate 5G Plan
Verizon is adding a higher tier to its unlimited 5G plan offerings that may suit globetrotters who also like to tether to their phone. The nation’s largest carrier unveiled “Unlimited Ultimate,” a new plan that costs $100 a month (a $10 autopay discount is available). The biggest new features include 60 gigabytes of mobile hotspot…
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DIRECTV & Big Ten Partner for Exclusive All-Access Content For Fans
With college football season right around the corner and the Big Ten kicking off this weekend, the conference has announced its latest partnership with DIRECTV. As part of a new multi-year agreement, DIRECTV will become the presenting sponsor of exclusive all-access content from the Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network. Not only will fans…
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FCC Holds Stance on Broadband Consumer Label Rules
The Federal Communications Commission decided it wouldn’t reconsider its Broadband Consumer Label rules. In a release, the FCC said the action preserves a consumer’s access to transparent and accurate information about broadband services. The rules will go into effect following a review from the Office of Management and Budget, according to the release. Providers with…
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SpaceX’s Starlink Now Has Over 5,000 Internet Satellites in Orbit
SpaceX launched 22 more of its Starlink internet satellites toward orbit on August 26. The Sunday night lift off brought the total number of Starlink satellites in space to over 5,000, according to Space.com, and the spaceflight company isn’t slowing down. Space X has authorization to launch 12,000 more Starlink spacecrafts and is waiting on…
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Walt Disney’s Visual Effects Staff Moves to Unionize
Visual effects workers on Monday at Walt Disney Pictures filed with the National Labor Relations Board to hold an election to unionize. More than 80% of the 18 in-house visual effects crew members signed authorization cards supporting a VFX union. Visual effects workers want the same rights and protections provided to other entertainment industry fields,…