Author: Philip Palermo

  • Charter Notes Uptick in Downstream, Upstream Traffic as Pandemic Continues

    Charter Notes Uptick in Downstream, Upstream Traffic as Pandemic Continues

    The country’s second largest cable provider has seen both downstream and upstream traffic jump in recent weeks as many of us stay home during the coronavirus pandemic. Charter says downstream activity is up almost 20 percent since late February, while upstream traffic is up even higher — 32 percent. “In many households daytime internet traffic…

  • How to Use Your Voice to Control Your Roku Device

    How to Use Your Voice to Control Your Roku Device

    In addition to the standard physical controls, many recent Roku devices also allow you to search for content and control functions using your voice. Below, we’ll walk you through how to set up and use your voice with your Roku streaming device. Getting Started with Roku Voice Controls First up, you’ll have to determine if…

  • Disney Concert Stream Moving Forward with New Date After Musicians Union Changes Stance

    Disney Concert Stream Moving Forward with New Date After Musicians Union Changes Stance

    Update: Added new stream date: April 17th at 7pm ET A rebroadcast of a Disney on Broadway is back on track after a musicians union agreed to streaming rights today. The concert was meant to stream on April 13th, but Broadway Cares, the charity group organizing the event, announced a cancellation over the weekend. At…

  • Verizon Aiming to Release Remote Troubleshooting Tool

    Verizon Aiming to Release Remote Troubleshooting Tool

    Update (04/13): Added info and demo video from Verizon’s official press release. Verizon is reportedly working on a new tool aimed at addressing customer support issues remotely instead of sending technicians inside a subscriber’s home. The goal is to help troubleshoot problems by sending photos and live video to a technician outside of the house,…

  • Disney’s Broadway Concert Fundraiser Stream Canceled After Rights Dispute

    Disney’s Broadway Concert Fundraiser Stream Canceled After Rights Dispute

    An April 13th charity stream of a Disney on Broadway event has been canceled due to rights disputes, the fundraising group organizing the event announced over the weekend. Broadway Cares, a group aiming to raise money for COVID-19 assistance funds citing a disagreement with the American Federation of Musicians to allow the stream of the…

  • Netflix and PIN: How to Enable Netflix’s New Profile Lock Feature

    Netflix and PIN: How to Enable Netflix’s New Profile Lock Feature

    Netflix’s recent parental control updates brings a number of new features to the streaming service, but perhaps the most notable is a new Profile Lock option that lets users assign a PIN code to individual accounts. This new feature adds a layer of protection and privacy, especially among households where multiple users take advantage of…

  • Twitch Opens Up Beta Program for Watch Parties Feature

    Twitch Opens Up Beta Program for Watch Parties Feature

    Twitch announced it’s opening up a beta version of its new Watch Parties feature to Twitch Partners in the US, with plans to expand in the near future. The feature allows creators to view a selection of Prime Video movies or TV shows alongside their viewers and offer picture-in-picture commentary and reactions as they watch.…

  • HBO Extends App Support for 2nd, 3rd Gen Apple TVs

    HBO Extends App Support for 2nd, 3rd Gen Apple TVs

    It looks like HBO has decided to hit pause on its plans to drop app support for 2nd and 3rd Gen Apple TV models on April 30th. Engadget reports the networks is instead opting to extend availability of HBO Now until May 15th. And while a new end date for HBO Go support wasn’t announced,…

  • Verizon DSL Users Aren’t Eligible for Recent Low-Income Offers

    Verizon DSL Users Aren’t Eligible for Recent Low-Income Offers

    While hundreds of broadband companies and telcos have taken the Federal Communications Commission up on its Keep Americans Connected pledge, several of the deals on offer come with significant restrictions within the fine print. Case in point: Verizon’s offer of temporary free service for low-income households does not extend to the company’s DSL customers, Ars…

  • Facebook Gaming’s New Feature Lets Players Set Up Tournaments

    Facebook Gaming’s New Feature Lets Players Set Up Tournaments

    Facebook Gaming has announced a new Tournaments feature that enables players to set up, well, tournaments. The company bills it as a “one-stop shop” for tournament organizers. It’s currently in an “early access” stage, but it supports several types of play. Plus, organizers can stream their events, allowing fans to tune into the action. At…