Category: News
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Netflix Outage Hits Some Users
Netflix users are reporting that the service is down in some areas. Both DownDetector and Down For Everyone or Just Me detected a spike in complaints about two hours ago. A Reddit thread with nearly 450 responses have also flagged the issue, noting that Netflix keeps checking the internet connection. It’s the first outage in…
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Tablo’s New 4-Tuner DVR Will Start Shipping This Week
Back in November, Tablo announced a new 4-tuner version of their popular 4th generation DVR. This new DVR will allow you to record up to four programs at once, unlike the 2-tuner version that only lets you record two shows at once. The new 4-tuner version is listed for $139.99 on Best Buy and is…
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Comcast’s Local-Only TV Plans Are Now $60 a Month For Local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and More
Comcast Xfinity customers can now get the Choice TV plan, which includes local channels like ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, for $60.40 a month, according to Philip Swann, The TV Answer Man. The Choice TV plan also includes The CW as well as antenna channels like PBS, Univision, Telemundo, TBN, QVC, and C-SPAN. Comcast’s Choice…
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Apple is Getting Closer to Phasing Out iTunes Completely
Apple already killed iTunes back in 2019. But on Monday, the company moved closer to phasing out the iTunes name completely. The company unveiled a new interface for its Apple TV app, found on the iPhone and iPad, as well as through a tvOS update for its Apple TV streaming box. Buried at the end…
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TNA Wrestling And Endeavor Streaming Team Up to Launch New TNA+ Subscription Service
TNA Wrestling, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment subsidiary, is partnering with distributor Endeavor Streaming to create its own on-demand streaming service, TNA+, starting January 5. The new streaming platform is powered by Endeavor Streaming, which owns the WWE and UFC Fight Pass. It promises to deliver an enhanced user experience for fans compared to its…
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Netflix To Serve Up More Live Sports ‘Netflix Slam’ Tennis Exhibition
Netflix is breaking out the tennis rackets for its next live sports event. The Netflix Slam, streaming on March 3, 2024 at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET., will see tennis titans Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz face off in the one-night exhibition match. Additional players and match-ups have yet to be announced. The match will…
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Apple TV App and Apple TV Unveils New Home Screen That Makes it Easier to Find Your Shows and Movies
The Apple TV app and Apple TV on Monday unveiled a refreshed home screen that adds a sidebar, allowing you to more easily access your favorite shows, movies and channels. The Apple TV streaming player has been updated with the tvOS 17.2 update, which brings the same interface changes. You will no longer find iTunes…
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T-Mobile Lays Out the Future of ‘Private 5G Networks’ — Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Them
The idea of a private, dedicated cellular network has been around for a while. With the advent of 5G, that has idea has not only become a reality, but has taken off. On Monday, T-Mobile Chief Technology Officer John Saw talked about how the Un-carrier has taken a leadership position in the area. The technology…
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Deal Alert! Sling is Offering Amazon Fire Stick Lite, Showtime, MGM+ and AMC+ for Free
If you’re doing some holiday shopping and trying to keep some money in your pockets, Sling TV has two great offers to help you save on your streaming needs. Right now, new subscribers can get $10 off their first month of Sling and a free Amazon Fire Stick Lite (a $40 value). Sling is also…
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Disney+ Merging With Hulu Could Dethrone Netflix in the Most Popular Streaming Service Rankings
The newly merged Disney+ and Hulu streaming service has the potential to shake things up in 2024. The combined services will have one third of the 100 most popular titles in the U.S., according to Ampere Analysis, overtaking Netflix’s 29 titles. In addition, when it comes to distinct movies and TV seasons, the combined apps…