Author: Luke Bouma
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The History Channel Comes to The FREE Streaming Service XUMO
Today A&E Networks announced a deal to bring The History Channel’s content to the free streaming service XUMO. Now you will find a collection of History Channel content streaming for free on channel 350 through XUMO. “HISTORY is committed to telling stories that are both informative and entertaining all at the same time,” said Stefan Van Engen, SVP, Content, at…
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Google Chromecast is Down World Wide
Do you own a Chromecast or a device with Chromecast built-in? If your Chromecast is not working this morning no worries, it is not you, but Google’s backend servers are down right now. Right if you try to cast Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc to your Chromecast you will likely find an error, or it just…
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Only 8% of Americans Still Buy Music CDs
Today Limelight Networks released their 2018 State of Digital Lifestyles report. With it comes some revelations that should seriously worry TV executives. One of the most interesting parts of the report was how strong digital music has become. According to the survey, only 8% of Americans still purchase music CDs. Fifty-three percent prefer streaming music…
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PlayStation Vue is Once Again Giving Away 6 Months FREE Upgrades to Their Elite Package
Once again, PlayStation Vue is giving away free upgrades to its Elite package for select PlayStation Vue Access subscribes. If you get the upgrade don’t expect an email telling you that you got the upgrade. Several readers today told Cord Cutters News that they just suddenly saw a ton of additional channels in their PlayStation…
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There Are Three Types of Cord Cutters: What Type Are You?
One of the most common arguments among cord cutters is what is cord cutting? Can you be a cord cutter and subscribe to a live TV streaming service? Is the true meaning of cord cutting just using an antenna? From our experience, you can put cord cutters into three categories. Here are the three types…
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Amazon Just Cut The Price of The Roku Ultra to $89
For the last few weeks, Amazon has had the Roku Ultra on sale for $89.99. Recently Amazon permanently marked down the 2017 Roku Ultra to just $89. No longer is the Roku Ultra listed as being on sale but now has a permanent price of $89. (Always subject to change.) If you look at Roku’s own website…
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Hulu Just Hired a New Head of Ad Platforms
Just a few weeks after Hulu announced a major management shakeup today it was announced that Hulu has hired former Adobe Executive Jeremey Helfand to be the new Head of Ad Platforms for Hulu. With this new job Helfand will be responsible for the development of Hulu’s advertising strategy, product innovation, technology development, and ecosystem partnerships. “Excited…
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Here is Everything FREE on Tubi in July 2018
Starting July 1… Valkyrie (2008) Equilibrium (2001) Superstar (1999) Chasing Amy (1996) Uptown Girls (2003) Bulletproof Monk (2002) Windtalkers (2001) The Ninth Gate (2000) Down to You (1999) The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) Clerks Uncensored (1999) Chasing Niagara (2016) Assassin’s Game (2015) The Condemned 2 (2015) Birds of Paradise (2014) The Angriest Man in Brooklyn…
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New AT&T Watch TV Details
Last week AT&T officially announced their AT&T Watch TV service. This new sports free streaming service will include 30+ channels for $15 or free if you have an AT&T Unlimited & More plan. AT&T did say it would launch this week but details of the standalone $15 a month service would come at a later date.…
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Hulu & Viacom Strike a New Deal to Bring Viacom Programming Back to Hulu
Just over a year ago, Viacom pulled most of their content from Hulu. Only a handful of Viacom programming remained on Hulu and no Viacom Networks streamed on Hulu’s new live TV streaming service. Now Viacom has agreed to return to Hulu in a new streaming deal. Now shows from networks like Nickelodeon and MTV…