Author: Philip Palermo
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FCC Adds Hundreds More Companies to its ‘Keep Americans Connected’ Pledge
The Federal Communications Commission has announced hundreds of additional broadband providers and telcos have signed on to the its Keep Americans Connected Pledge, aimed at ensuring internet access to residents and small business during the COVID-19 outbreak. The pledge was first announced last week, with dozens of companies and trade associations signing on initially. This…
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Netflix to Dial Back Video Quality in Europe to Ease Internet Congestion
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak has forced many of us to work remotely and stay at home as much as possible. And with more people relying on video conferencing during the day and streaming entertainment to pass the time at night, some are concerned that the increased demand could cause congestion-related issues. Case in point: A…
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Netflix is Being Sued for Allegedly Violating Patents
Chipmaker Broadcom is suing Netflix, claiming the video streaming service infringes on several patents that cover key parts of Netflix’s platform. In all, Broadcom cites eight patents that deal with data transmission and video playback in a suit filed last week in California. “Netflix has built its familiar video streaming business, in part, on the…
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NFL Game Pass Available for Free Through May in the US
Are you ready for some free football? The NFL announced today it’s offering free access to its NFL Game Pass service for a limited time. The service allows fans to rewatch a variety of past regular season, preseason, and playoff games. “This includes access to past regular and postseason NFL games, previous seasons of award-winning…
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AT&T Closing 40% of its Retail Stores Starting This Week
AT&T announced it’s planning to close 40 percent of its retail locations beginning this week. In an open letter posted on the company’s home page, CEO of AT&T Communications Jeff McElfresh described the move as part of the company’s response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. “In retail, our goal is to limit employees’ exposure while…
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Chrome Extension Lets You Chat, Watch Netflix with Friends Remotely
A Chrome browser extension that lets users watch Netflix content in sync with friends and conduct a group chat alongside their viewing is gathering attention this week, as many stay home and away from social gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. Called Netflix Party, the extension allows users to engage in remote watch parties where participants…
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ESPN Exploring Ways to Rebroadcast Classic Games to Help Fill Live Sports Void
When a huge portion of your daily programming is focused on broadcasting live sports and there are suddenly few live sports to broadcast, you need to get creative. And with college basketball, the NBA, the NHL, Major League Baseball and more changing plans in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, many have wondered if rebroadcasting…
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Research Group Expects Android TV to Lead Pay TV Set-Top Platforms Worldwide
The paid set-top TV landscape is certainly changing, and one research group expects Google’s Android TV platform to come out on top in the coming years. Rethink Technology Research’s report suggests the smart TV platform will triumph by riding on waves of increasing success in the Asia-Pacific, European, and Latin American regions. The report, titled…
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CenturyLink Outlines its Coronavirus Response
CenturyLink was one of several broadband providers and telcos to sign on to the Federal Communication Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge last week, and the company’s updated its site with a resource page detailing its response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic so far. Of note, and in line with the text of the FCC’s pledge,…
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Sony Plans to Discuss PlayStation 5 Details in March 18 Video Stream
It’s certainly shaping up to be a big week for anyone interested in next-generation gaming consoles. Following quickly after Microsoft released details on its upcoming Xbox Series X console, Sony sent out a tweet today announcing a “deep dive” into its PlayStation 5. You can tune in at the company’s official blog on March 18th…