Author: Jess Barnes

  • Pluto TV Adds Two New Channels

    Pluto TV Adds Two New Channels

    Pluto TV is once again adding to its collection of free, curated channels. The streaming service has added two more channels to the lineup – Pluto TV Paranormal Channel and Pluto TV Best Life Channel Pluto TV Paranormal Channel – Ghost stories, UFOs, and more stories of the unknown. You’ll find it on the paranormal…

  • Deal Alert: TCL Mini-LED TVs On Sale June 12-14

    Deal Alert: TCL Mini-LED TVs On Sale June 12-14

    TCL will be slashing the prices of its Mini-LED TVs, the 8 Series, this week. From June 12-14, you can purchase the 65-inch 8-Series for just $999.99 and the massive 75-inch model for $1799.99, exclusively from Best Buy, both in store and online. TCL showcased the new TVs powered by Vidrian Mini–LED technology at CES in…

  • Netflix Launches Black Lives Matter Collection

    Netflix Launches Black Lives Matter Collection

    When you log in to Netflix, you’ll now see a curated collection of titles sharing stories about race and racial injustice in America, with the title “More Than a Moment.” Netflix announced the new collection with a statement on Twitter The announcement follows a short and to the point statement from the company on Twitter…

  • FloSports is Testing A New Watch Party Feature for Live Sports Events

    FloSports is Testing A New Watch Party Feature for Live Sports Events

    FloSports, a platform for live sports streaming and original content, announced today that it is testing out a new Watch Party feature. With live sports slowly starting to come back, FloSports is making it easier for fans to watch together virtually. The feature will be available on iOS and Android devices. “The FloSports Watch Party…

  • Netflix is Having Intermittent Streaming Issues

    Netflix is Having Intermittent Streaming Issues

    Update: Netflix says the intermittent issues have been resolved. Netflix subscribers are reporting issues with the streaming service. Netflix updated their help page to say “We’re currently having intermittent issues with streaming on all devices. We are working to resolve the issue. We apologize for any issues.” Down Detector is showing a spike in issues…

  • AMC Launches Two Streaming Services for Comcast Xfinity and Flex Customers

    AMC Launches Two Streaming Services for Comcast Xfinity and Flex Customers

    AMC Networks expanded its streaming video offerings Wednesday, adding two new services, AMC+ and WE tv+. Both are currently only available for Comcast Xfinity and Flex customers. AMC+ is a service for original series from AMC, along with content from sister networks including Sundance TV and IFC. The service includes an ad-free linear network as…

  • Cox is Slowing Down Internet in Entire Neighborhoods for One Person’s ‘Excessive Use’

    Cox is Slowing Down Internet in Entire Neighborhoods for One Person’s ‘Excessive Use’

    Cox Communication is slowing down internet speeds in entire neighborhoods, based on the “excessive use” of just one resident. Ars reports that Cox has been notifying some customers that they’re using large amounts of data and warning of speed decreases for the whole neighborhood if data usage isn’t decreased. The report shared the information of…

  • Pluto TV Adds America’s Test Kitchen

    Pluto TV Adds America’s Test Kitchen

    ViacomCBS owned free streaming service Pluto TV has added a new channel to its lineup. Pluto shared the news in a tweet today. On America’s Test Kitchen, you’ll see beginner cooks build their confidence in the kitchen and seasoned cooks grow their skills to try new recipes, ingredients, and methods. The test kitchen is a…

  • Quibi Adds Chromecast Support for iOS and Android

    Quibi Adds Chromecast Support for iOS and Android

    After launching with the message of being a mobile-only streaming service, Quibi quickly got feedback from subscribers who wanted the option of watching content on a larger screen. We shared the news in April that Quibi planned to add the casting feature. At that time, despite calling Quibi a mobile-only streaming service before the launch, CEO…

  • Pirate IPTV Service With 2 Million+ Customers Shut Down

    Pirate IPTV Service With 2 Million+ Customers Shut Down

    Another pirate streaming service has been shut down. Authorities have been cracking down on those running illegal services in an effort to protect copyright holders. Those copyright laws were enforced again today with “one of the largest IPTV busts in history” according to a press release from Europol. Spain’s National Police worked with law enforcement…