Category: News
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FTC Announces Final Rule to Ban “Junk Fees” in Ticketing & Lodging Industries Hopefully Cable TV is Next
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has today unveiled a groundbreaking final rule aimed at eliminating “junk fees” in the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging sectors. This rule specifically targets bait-and-switch pricing and other deceptive practices that obscure total costs with hidden fees, which have long been criticized for misleading consumers and stifling competition among honest businesses.…
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Samsung TV Plus Delivers Holiday Cheer with Free Seasonal Programming
As the holiday season approaches, Samsung TV Plus, the #1 app on Samsung TVs boasting 88 million monthly users globally, is here to light up your festivities. Their curated “Holiday Checklist” offers a delightful mix of free seasonal programming paired with classic holiday activities. From festive films and music to cozy ambiance and even live…
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Hulu Has Stopped Working on Some Roku Models But a Fix is Coming
Some Roku users are experiencing frustrating interruptions to their Hulu streaming sessions due to a persistent “Network Error.” The issue, which appears to have surfaced recently, prevents users from accessing Hulu content and displays the following message: “Network error sorry, we encountered a network error. please check the network connection and try again.” Affected users…
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The Roku Channel Adds 11 New Channels Including The Ed Sullivan Show & More
The Roku Channel has become one of the most well-known free streaming services, and today, it has quietly added 11 new channels. This includes multiple 24/7 channels, including The Ed Sullivan Show and more The Roku Channel now has over 450 live TV channels and 80,000 free movies and TV shows. It does not stop…
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AMC+ Announces a Price Hike For 2025
Streaming service AMC+ will be raising its monthly subscription price by $1, starting January 15, 2025 according to emails sent out to subscribers this week.. This marks the latest in a series of price hikes across the streaming industry as companies grapple with rising content costs and increased competition. The price increase will affect both…
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10 Major Streaming Services Have Announced Price Hikes in 2024 As Cable TV & Streaming Becomes More Expensive
Streaming services have become a staple in many households, but the cost of keeping up with the latest shows and movies continues to rise. 2024 has seen a wave of price increases across various platforms, leaving consumers to grapple with shrinking entertainment budgets. This comes as cable TV companies have also announced price hikes in…
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Gilmore Girls Brings Holiday Cheer to Hulu
From snow-covered Stars Hollow festivities to heated banter at Friday night dinners, Hulu has all the ingredients for a Gilmore Girls-themed holiday escape. Hulu has added all seven seasons of the beloved series to its streaming platform. Starting Sunday night, viewers can dive into all 153 episodes of the Amy Sherman-Palladino classic, including a curated…
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TCLtv+ Premieres Five New Original Film Shorts from TCL Studios
TCLtv+, the flagship streaming service from consumer electronics leader TCL, is taking a bold step into original content with the premiere of five new original film shorts. Launching today, these films will roll out throughout the week, marking the first slate of originals from the innovative TCL Studios. The shorts were previously showcased in a…
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More Layoffs Coming to ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC
Today in Cord Cutting Today for December 16, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: CNN Being Sold? Warner Bros. Discovery May Be Getting Ready to Unload Its News Channel. You can find a link to each story we talk about below this video.…
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Watching Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Local News & Weather For Free Just Got Easier on Roku With NewsON
NewsON, a leading provider of free local news streaming, has announced a major upgrade to its Roku app. The redesigned app boasts a sleek new interface and a suite of exciting features, offering viewers an even better way to access live and on-demand local news from across the United States. With NewsON, viewers can…