Tag: Coronavirus
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Philo Launched 5 New Stay at Home Playlists
The streaming service Philo has added 5 new additional playlists to its library to help users find entertainment they love and pass the time while stay at home orders are in place. Here’s a breakdown of each new playlist: Comfort Food For those interested in making their own kitchen masterpiece, check out our Comfort Food…
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‘The Office’ Producers are Making a New Comedy About Working From Home
Working from home is the new normal, and producers of the beloved sitcom The Office are already planning on developing a WFH scenario for the screen. Ben Silverman and Paul Lieberstein who executive produced The Office are spearheading the new comedy which is yet to have a title. Lieberstein, who you may know as Dunder Mifflin’s HR…
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Getting a Refund for the Lack of Live Sports is Harder Than it Seems
In an era devoid of live sports, some consumers have been asking themselves a simple question: Why should I pay for live sports I’m currently not receiving? Unfortunately, a look at the deals between various cable companies, sports leagues, and other entities reveals a not-so-simple reality. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, most sports-focused networks have…
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Most of NBC Peacock’s Originals are Being Delayed Until 2021
NBC is giving Comcast customers and early look at its streaming service Peacock this week, but many of the originals set to hit the platform are being delayed until as late as next year according to Matt Strauss, chairman of Peacock and NBCUniversal Digital Enterprises. The delay is a direct result of nationwide production shutdowns…
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Stream ‘John Wick,’ ‘La La Land’ and More for Free During YouTube Watch Parties
Lionsgate has announced it will stream free Friday night movies on YouTube for the next four weeks. “Lionsgate Live! A Night at the Movies,” will stream exclusively on YouTube at 6 pm ET for free starting this Friday. The series will be hosted by Jamie Lee Curtis and feature other celebrity guests and YouTube personalities.…
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Charter Notes Uptick in Downstream, Upstream Traffic as Pandemic Continues
The country’s second largest cable provider has seen both downstream and upstream traffic jump in recent weeks as many of us stay home during the coronavirus pandemic. Charter says downstream activity is up almost 20 percent since late February, while upstream traffic is up even higher — 32 percent. “In many households daytime internet traffic…
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How to Stream the ‘Oprah Talks COVID-19’ Special Tonight on Apple TV+ and OWN
Apple TV+ announced a new special featuring Oprah on the current coronavirus pandemic. The special Oprah Talks COVID-19 — The Deadly Impact on Black America, will stream for free and will be an in-depth look into the effects of the current health crisis. The special is part of Apple’s new weekly series, Oprah Talks COVID-19. Here’s…
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Bob Iger Steps Back into Disney Role Amid Coronavirus
In February, Disney made the surprise announcement that Bob Iger would be stepping down as CEO of Disney, to be replaced by Bob Chapek, formerly the head of Disney’s parks division. Now, in light of the coronavirus pandemic, Iger is “reasserting control” at Disney to lead the company through this chaotic time. In a story…
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Disney Concert Stream Moving Forward with New Date After Musicians Union Changes Stance
Update: Added new stream date: April 17th at 7pm ET A rebroadcast of a Disney on Broadway is back on track after a musicians union agreed to streaming rights today. The concert was meant to stream on April 13th, but Broadway Cares, the charity group organizing the event, announced a cancellation over the weekend. At…
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Verizon Aiming to Release Remote Troubleshooting Tool
Update (04/13): Added info and demo video from Verizon’s official press release. Verizon is reportedly working on a new tool aimed at addressing customer support issues remotely instead of sending technicians inside a subscriber’s home. The goal is to help troubleshoot problems by sending photos and live video to a technician outside of the house,…