Tag: Covid-19
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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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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,…
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Disney’s Broadway Concert Fundraiser Stream Canceled After Rights Dispute
An April 13th charity stream of a Disney on Broadway event has been canceled due to rights disputes, the fundraising group organizing the event announced over the weekend. Broadway Cares, a group aiming to raise money for COVID-19 assistance funds citing a disagreement with the American Federation of Musicians to allow the stream of the…
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Elmo Will Host a Special Virtual Playdate Episode
Elmo is hosting a virtual playdate to help comfort kids during the coronavirus pandemic. This half-hour episode will air on HBO, HBO Latino, TBS, TNT, truTV, Cartoon Network and Boomerang on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 PM ET. You can also watch it for free at the same time on PBS Kids. During the ‘Playdate,’…
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HBO Extends App Support for 2nd, 3rd Gen Apple TVs
It looks like HBO has decided to hit pause on its plans to drop app support for 2nd and 3rd Gen Apple TV models on April 30th. Engadget reports the networks is instead opting to extend availability of HBO Now until May 15th. And while a new end date for HBO Go support wasn’t announced,…
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Verizon DSL Users Aren’t Eligible for Recent Low-Income Offers
While hundreds of broadband companies and telcos have taken the Federal Communications Commission up on its Keep Americans Connected pledge, several of the deals on offer come with significant restrictions within the fine print. Case in point: Verizon’s offer of temporary free service for low-income households does not extend to the company’s DSL customers, Ars…
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FCC Waiver Makes Airing Local Religious Services Easier So You Can Watch Instead of Attending
The Federal Communications Commission announced a temporary, limited waiver today, which makes it easier for local TV stations to broadcast live local events like religious services. The idea, it says, is to open up time slots that are normally dedicated to children’s programming, allowing more people to watch live broadcasts of Easter services, Passover seders,…
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National Geographic Launched a Homeschool Resource
With more than 124,000 school closures around the country affecting over 55 million students, National Geographic has consolidated its wealth of learning tools into a one-stop resource for parents and teachers of kids K-12. NatGeo@Home is an online hub for learning and education resources provided by National Geographic. From fun activities like quizzes, podcasts and…