Author: Jess Barnes

  • Two Thirds of Americans Plan to Subscribe to Disney+, One Survey Says

    Two Thirds of Americans Plan to Subscribe to Disney+, One Survey Says

    A recent survey by High Speed Internet asked 400 Americans about their streaming habits, with a focus on the upcoming Disney+. The survey shows that 2/3 of Americans say they plan to subscribe to Disney+ when the streaming service launches on November 12. When it comes to choosing the right streaming service among all of…

  • HBO Max is Developing a Docuseries from Lisa Ling and Dan Rather

    HBO Max is Developing a Docuseries from Lisa Ling and Dan Rather

    Another series has been added to the growing list of new content being announced by HBO Max ahead of the streaming service’s launch in spring 2020. Dan Rather and CNN’s Lisa Ling are teaming up to create a docuseries for the platform. Ling, host of CNN’s This is Life, has signed an overall deal with…

  • How to Cut the Cord with Sling TV

    How to Cut the Cord with Sling TV

    Sling TV has been making some changes lately, including offering some content for free and improving existing features. With these updates, Sling is an even better option for cord cutters. Today, we’re sharing more information about Sling TV to show you how you can cut cable and use this streaming service instead. What is Sling…

  • Tubi vs. Crackle: Two Great Free Cord Cutting Services Every Cord Cutter Should Try

    Tubi vs. Crackle: Two Great Free Cord Cutting Services Every Cord Cutter Should Try

    Did you know that there are tons of ad-supported streaming services that let you watch TV and movie completely for free? There are many to choose from, but today we’re looking at two – Tubi and Crackle. Tubi Tubi is a streaming service with thousands of movies and TV shows, available anywhere, always for free.…

  • New Legislation Would Require Streaming Services to Provide Emergency Alerts

    New Legislation Would Require Streaming Services to Provide Emergency Alerts

    U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and John Thune (R-S.D.) have reintroduced the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act. The READI Act was created after a missile alert went out in Hawaii last year. Many people missed the alert when they never got a message on their phones, TVs, or radios. It was a false alarm,…

  • HBO Max Will Be Free for AT&T Customers with HBO Subscriptions

    HBO Max Will Be Free for AT&T Customers with HBO Subscriptions

    HBO Max will be free to 10 million AT&T customers who also subscribe to HBO, according to AT&T Chief Operating Officer John Stankey. This includes customers who subscribe to DirecTV or AT&T wireless services. For those without a free subscription, HBO Max is likely to cost even more than the $14.99 price of HBO, which…

  • How to Hide Channels on YouTube TV

    How to Hide Channels on YouTube TV

    With over 70 channels, YouTube TV has something for everyone. If you’re subscribed, there’s a good chance that there are some channels that you’re not interested in. Luckily, YouTube TV makes it easy to customize your lineup so you only see the channels you want to watch on your guide. Here’s how to do it.…

  • ‘Vice Investigates’ is Coming to Hulu

    ‘Vice Investigates’ is Coming to Hulu

    Vice is developing an investigative reporting series that will debut on Hulu on November 1. The Hulu Original will come from the producers and correspondents of Vice News. Vice Investigates will cover a wide range of topics in the 10 episode series, from politics to K-Pop.  Three episodes will be available on November 1, with…

  • Amazon Announces Third Quarter Sales up 24% to $70.0 Billion

    Amazon Announces Third Quarter Sales up 24% to $70.0 Billion

    Today, Amazon announced their third quarter financial results, showing a 24% increase to $70 billion. While revenue is up, profit is down, decreasing to $2.1 billion, or $4.23 per share. This quarter’s sales included an all-new line up of Echo devices: the next generation Echo, Echo Dot with clock, Echo Show 8, Echo Buds, Echo Flex, and Echo…

  • CBS All Access Exec Says 2020 Will Be a Big Year for the Service

    CBS All Access Exec Says 2020 Will Be a Big Year for the Service

    CBS Interactive president and COO Marc DeBevoise recently spoke at Adweek’s Convergent TV Summit. During that event, the CBS exec shared that 2020 will be the year CBS can finally realize its vision for the streaming platform, making it well positioned to take on the new competition. 2020 will mark five years since CBS All…