Category: News
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X Launches a New Video Service
As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance in the United States, social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is seizing the opportunity to attract users with a new feature: a dedicated vertical video feed. The company announced on Sunday that it is rolling out a video tab in the app’s bottom bar…
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Allen Media Group Officially Retains Local Meteorologists After Public Backlash Over Weather Channel Plans
Allen Media Group (AMG), owner of The Weather Channel and numerous local television stations, has reversed course on its plan to replace local meteorologists with national weather broadcasts. This decision follows significant public criticism and concerns about the potential impact on the quality and accuracy of local weather coverage. Cord Cutters News first broke the…
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Comcast Has a New Live TV Streaming Service For Sports Fans – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for January 24, 2025 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Roku Adds 11 Free Channels on Roku TVs & Roku Players. You can find a link to each story we talk about bellow this video. The Roku Channel Adds…
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Another NBA Team is Expanding Free TV Coverage Across the Region
Fans in the Carolinas will have a new way to watch the Charlotte Hornets this season. It was reported last week that the Charlotte Hornets are returning to free TV for the first time in 17 years for five games. In partnership with Gray Media, Capitol Broadcasting, and FanDuel Sports Southeast, the team will distribute…
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Study: Pay-TV Declines As Hybrid & Free Streaming Models Rise
There’s a massive change in the media industry as legacy pay-TV services are declining and streaming options are rising; however, these companies are shifting to meet consumer’s needs, according to Parks Associates report Video Delivery: Maximizing Efficiency and Monetization. The report examines how companies are streamlining their operation costs to remain profitable in a fragmented…
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Sony to End Blu-ray Disc Media Production, Marking the End of an Era for Optical Media
Sony has announced that it will cease production of Blu-ray media discs in February 2025, bringing an end to the format’s nearly two-decade run. This decision marks a significant milestone in the decline of physical media, as streaming services continue to dominate the entertainment landscape and cloud storage replaces the need for physical recordable discs.…
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CNN Overhauls TV Schedule Amidst Ratings Slump and Digital Shift
CNN is shaking up its television schedule once again in an effort to combat declining viewership and adapt to the changing media landscape. The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed network is implementing a series of programming changes and personnel moves, signaling a renewed focus on attracting audiences and controlling costs in the era of streaming. This was…
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablets Now on Sale for Just $64.99
Amazon has announced a limited-time sale on its popular Fire HD 8 tablets, offering a significant discount of $35 off the regular price. Customers can now purchase the Fire HD 8 for just $64.99, making it an even more attractive option for budget-conscious consumers seeking a versatile and entertainment-packed tablet. You can find the…
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Pluto TV Adds 2 New Channels Including a Channel Dedicated to Robot Wars
Today, Pluto TV added two new channels. With this Pluto TV added Robot Wars by Mech and The Ring. This comes as yesterday it was announced that Revry was also going live on Pluto TV. Pluto TV has not yet announced everything new in January 2025, but we do know what was recently added. Here…
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Celebrity Culinary Talk Show “Dinner with Gavin Rossdale” Premieres Exclusively on VIZIO WatchFree+
Get ready to spice up your February evenings with the exclusive debut of the culinary talk series “Dinner with Gavin Rossdale” on VIZIO WatchFree+, premiering February 13th. The multi-platinum-selling frontman of BUSH, Gavin Rossdale, invites viewers into his home for a unique blend of food, heartfelt conversations, and unforgettable guest appearances. Rossdale, a celebrated musician,…