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Roku is Testing a Roku Ultra With an Improved Remote. Here’s What it Looks Like
Roku is beta testing a new model that appears to be an updated Roku Ultra with a remote packing new buttons, based on photos of a development units obtained by Cord Cutters News. Pictures of the new unit show a model number of 4850X on the device and a “SKU” number of 4850R on the…
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ABC Brings Gameshows to Primetime Amid Hollywood Strikes
ABC gameshows are taking primetime slots to fill program gaps due to the Writers Guild of America strike, according to a report from Deadline. Celebrity Jeopardy! will premiere at 8 p.m. on September 27, with Ken Jennings as a full-time host. Jennings previously shared hosting duties with Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik, who declined…
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Apple May Not Be Able to Save A Record-Low Year in Smartphone Sales
It’s not looking good for worldwide smartphone sales this year, with consumers seemingly less eager to pick up a new device. Global smartphone shipments are expected to drop 6% this year, the lowest since 2013, according to a report from Counterpoint Research. Data points to China and North America’s economic obstacles, but ultimately it comes…
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Verizon’s 5G Home Internet Price is Going Up This Week, Act Now To Lock in $25 a Month Home Internet
Been thinking of testing out Verizon’s 5G Home Internet service? Right now, you can get fast 5G home internet from Verizon starting at just $25 a month, but if you wait until later this week, that price is going up to $50 a month. Today Verizon started to notify customers that after August 23rd, 2023,…
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Disney & Verizon Are Reportedly in Talks About an ESPN Partnership
The last month has been a wild ride for anyone following Disney or ESPN. Back in June, during an interview with CNBC, Disney CEO Bob Iger said he was open to partnering with other companies to make a new ESPN streaming service work. He even said he was open to the idea of selling part…
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Paramount+ Is On Sale For Just $2.50 A Month To Celebrate the Start of The NFL Season
The 2023 NFL Season is just weeks away and the NFL on CBS will be home to the majority of live American Football Conference (AFC) games. CBS has had broadcast rights to the AFC since 1998, however, over the years, the league has allowed NFC games and interconference games to flex onto the network. Now…
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DISH to Buy T-Mobile’s Spectrum For 5G Network Expansion
DISH Network is back in an acquisitive mood again, this time in an effort to bolster its attempt to build a nationwide wireless network. The satellite TV provider is in talks to acquire a swath of spectrum from T-Mobile, according to LightReading. You can see read FCC filing on the transaction here. It’s a chunk…
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Disney Accused of Withholding Millions in Avatar Profits As it Prioritized Streaming
Movie financier TSG Entertainment, which has backed major titles such as Avatar: The Way of Water, Deadpool and The Martian, sued Walt Disney Co. and 20th Century Fox for breach of contract and alleged that Disney deprived it of “hundreds of millions of dollars” in profit by prioritizing its own Disney+ and Hulu streaming services.…
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How to Switch to YouTube TV’s Cheaper Student NFL Sunday Ticket Plan
YouTube TV will offer a student plan option for its NFL Sunday Ticket package, as well as a way to make the switch. While the company hasn’t unveiled the price, student plans are typically cheaper than the normal rate. Any savings would help, since the standard NFL Sunday Ticket package costs $399 for the season.…
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Cable TV Now Makes Up Less Than 30% of All TV Viewing As Free Streaming Like Tubi, Pluto TV, & The Roku Channel Continue to Grow in July 2023, According to Nielsen
Free streaming services are becoming even more popular as cord cutters look for cheaper options. According to Nielsen’s monthly platform rankings, Tubi, Pluto TV, and The Roku Channel are once again all in the top 10 most popular streaming services in July 2023. This comes as Cabel TV viewing dropped now below 30% of all…