Author: Jess Barnes
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10 of the Best Shows to Binge Watch on Hulu Right Now
We have murder. We have laughs. We have…Legos? There’s truly something for everyone on this list of series now streaming on Hulu. Note: This is a sponsored post for Hulu. However, all opinions are our own. We love a good list. 1. Brooklyn Nine-Nine – An ensemble comedy about a talented-but-carefree detective, a by-the-book police…
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AT&T Expands 5G Network to Include 90 New Areas
Customers in 90 new markets will now have access to AT&T’s 5G network. With the new markets, AT&T’s network now covers 190 markets in the US. “At a time when technology is proving to be even more essential for communication, AT&T customers can rest assured that our company is continuing to invest in our network…
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Nvidia & Amazon Rolling Out Update to Resolve 4K Streaming Issues
Nvidia Shield users will soon see an improvement in 4K streaming with Amazon Prime. Users have been reporting that content meant to be in 4K has been playing in 1080p. A recent update made 4K streaming via casting from a phone more stable, but didn’t seem to make a difference with 4K streaming from the…
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ATVA Urges Congress to Require Big Broadcasters Receiving Small Business Loans to Prevent Blackouts
Congress has been sending out loans to small businesses, providing them funding to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Through the small stations they own, some big broadcasters are eligible for those loans. Today, the American Television Alliance (ATVA) called on Congress to put a condition on those loans given to major broadcasters, saying that…
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Netflix Plans to Raise $1 Billion in Debt Sale for Production, Acquisitions & More
Netflix will raise $1 billion in debt sales, with plans to use the funding for general purposes, including investing in content, the company announced Wednesday. “Netflix intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include content acquisitions, production and development, capital expenditures, investments, working capital and potential acquisitions…
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AT&T Lost 897,000 Premium TV Customers in Q1 2020
Today, AT&T announced that A&T TV NOW lost a net 138,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2020. The streaming service lost 219,000 subscribers in the previous quarter. This is the fourth consecutive quarter in which AT&T TV NOW saw a decline in subscriber numbers. This quarter, AT&T attributed the loss to “higher prices and…
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CBS Launches CBSN Chicago for Live News Coverage
CBS Television Stations and CBS Interactive announced today the launch of CBSN Chicago. Chicago is the ninth of 13 local streaming news services planned to launch across the country. CBSN Chicago features anchored programming, coverage of live breaking news events in the region, and an extensive library of local news content that will be available…
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Pluto TV Adds The Sportsman Channel
Today, the free streaming service Pluto TV added a new channel to its lineup. Pluto Sportsman is bringing hunting, fishing, and other outdoor content to viewers. Here’s the description: Pluto TV Sportsman is here for the ultimate outdoor enthusiast! Whether you’re looking to hunt, fish, or just learn how to survive in nature, the call…
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Netflix Added 15.8 Million Subscribers & Exceeded Revenue Expectations in Q1
Today, Netflix is sharing its Quarter 1 financial report. According to the report, Netflix has added 15.8 million worldwide subscribers, after projecting an increase of 7 million for the quarter. The number got an added boost from the number of households spending more time at home due to coronavirus. Netflix is ending the period with…
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ABC News Channel is Coming to YouTube TV & Amazon’s News App
ABC News Live is launching today on YouTube TV and will be coming to Amazon’s news app on all Fire TV devices over the coming weeks. The app is available on Fire tablets starting today. ABC News Live has seen a 200% increase in viewers since launching in May 2018. Weekly viewers increased 103% just…