Author: Jess Barnes
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Streaming Services are Cracking Down on Password Sharing
The days of freely sharing streaming service passwords with friends and extended family may be coming to an end. Companies are beginning to take further measures to prevent multiple people from sharing an account. Disney and Charter have teamed up and announced, “a comprehensive distribution agreement to continue to deliver Disney’s robust lineup of premier…
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What is AT&T TV Now? You Asked, We Answer
Earlier this week, DIRECTV NOW officially rebranded to become AT&T TV NOW. With a new name and a few changes, we’re here to answer some basic questions about this streaming service. What is AT&T TV NOW? AT&T TV NOW is the new name for AT&T’s streaming service. It comes with no annual contract, no satellite…
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Sling TV Survey Shows Over Half of Americans Lie so They Skip Plans & Binge Watch
Partnered with The Harris Poll, a Sling survey shows that nearly 5 out of 10 Americans admit to faking an excuse to get out of plans. The survey included 2,000 adults over age 18. Of those who faked an excuse, 76% say they have opted to instead stay home and watch TV or a movie.…
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As the US Population Grows, TV Ownership Drops
In a report from InMyArea, Nielsen DMA Rankings show that the population of the US has grown while the number of households with a TV has dropped. The total U.S. population grew over 23 million between 2009 and 2019 but there’s nearly 4.5 million less homes with a TV. That’s an average seven percent growth…
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Dave Chapelle is Coming Back to Netflix with a New Comedy Special
Dave Chapelle’s new comedy special, Sticks & Stones, will be available on Netflix beginning August 26. In a recently released trailer for the special, Chapelle doesn’t make any jokes. In fact, he doesn’t say anything. Instead, Morgan Freeman narrates while Chapelle wanders through salt flats. The trailer for Sticks & Stones is below. Warning: there’s…
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Hulu with Live TV vs Sling TV: Which One is Right For You? We Take a Look (Updated August 2019)
All of the options for live TV streaming have their own unique benefits and choosing which one to subscribe to will depend on your personal preferences. In these posts, we compare two live TV streaming services to help you make the choice. Today, we’re taking a look at Hulu with Live TV and Sling TV.…
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Apple TV+ Will Spend More on Original Content Than Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, & Hulu Combined
Ahead of its launch this November, Apple TV+ has upped their spending for original content to $6 billion, as we reported this week. With that new number, research firm Ampere Analysis has released a chart showing how much money media companies are spending on original content. According to that chart, shown below, Apple TV+ will…
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Love, Simon Begins Production for Disney+
The upcoming Disney+ series Love, Simon will begin filming in Los Angeles this month. Here’s how Disney describes the series: Set in the world of the film, the series follows Victor, a new student at Creekwood High School on his own journey of self-discovery, facing challenges at home, adjusting to a new city, and struggling…
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YouTube is Suing Copyright Alleged Troll Over Extortion of Multiple YouTubers
YouTube is taking action against an alleged internet troll who has made false copyright strikes against YouTube creators in the Minecraft gaming genre. YouTube is using the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in a lawsuit against Christopher Brady. The lawsuit alleges that Brady sent communication to YouTubers, including Kenzo and ObbyRaidz claiming that they were…
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Vudu Now Uses AI to Help You Decide What to Watch
Vudu has introduced the Vudu Movie Recommendation Decision Engine, a tool to help you find the perfect movie to watch, based on your personal preferences. To use the automated decision tool, you’ll go through three steps: Select Genre: Pick from one of many genres featured on Vudu Take the Quiz: Answer a series of questions…