Author: Philip Palermo
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Netflix Price Increase: I Downgraded to The Non-HD Basic Netflix Plan And… I Feel Fine
In case you haven’t heard by now, back in January, Netflix announced it was upping the prices on all its plans here in the US and Canada — except for Canada’s Basic Plan. With this most recent jump, monthly pricing for Netflix plans have jumped anywhere from 11 to 25 percent since 2020, depending on…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Spectrum Price Hike and fuboTV Takes a Shot at HBO Max
This week, we learned that Spectrum is upping the prices for some pay TV customers. We also learned a bit more about Sinclair’s efforts to create a streaming service for its Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks. Elsewhere, fuboTV took time out during its letter to shareholders to call out streaming services, including HBO Max. Here’s…
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RIP: Roku Non-Certified Channels (aka Private Channels) Set to Go Dark Feb. 23
Roku’s non-certified channels, formerly known as private channels, have certainly attracted fans over the years. And for those fans, just a quick reminder: Roku is set to remove the feature from its platform on Feb. 23, 2022. In a nutshell, non-certified apps were programs that ran on Roku’s platform, but weren’t officially available on the…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: fuboTV Brings Back Monthly Plans, ViacomCBS has a New Name
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a week after removing monthly plans from its service as part of an “experiment,” fuboTV has reinstated the option. Elsewhere, ViacomCBS announced it’s changing its name to something a little more familiar. And Roku reported its latest subscriber numbers. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and…
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How to Stream on the Road: Travel-Friendly Streaming Gear From Roku, Fire TV, and More
If you’ve ever spent much time in a hotel or dorm room and wished you had access to all the streaming services you enjoy at home, this article is for you. Bringing a streaming device on the road with you is a great way to upgrade over the standard basic cable or other in-room entertainment…
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Video: Here’s All The New Netflix Movies and Shows for February 2022
This week, we debuted a new video type for Cord Cutters News. Every month, we’ll be highlighting all the movies and shows coming to your favorite streaming services. In this case, we’re shining a spotlight on Netflix and the long list of titles heading to the service throughout the month of February. So if you’re…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Amazon’s Prime Price Hike, 2022 Winter Olympics, and More
This week, Amazon announced it’s raising the price of its Prime Membership and several ABC-Owned Stations started offering local 24/7 streaming channels. Elsewhere, we published a full schedule so you can keep up with the 2022 Winter Olympics, and Netflix unleashed a list of original movies coming to the service this year. We also saw…
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Video: Netflix, Pluto TV, YouTube TV Top Our Cordie Awards Lists
We asked our readers, viewers, and subscribers to vote for their favorite streaming services in several categories, and the results showcase some familiar heavy hitters. But among the Netflixs and YouTubes of the world, there are some surprises and up-and-comers vying for higher rankings compared to last year’s results. Join Jess and Philip as they…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: The Weather Channel on YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM Price Hikes, and More
This week, we learned that The Weather Channel is coming to YouTube TV and DIRECTV STREAM’s price hikes are coming soon. Elsewhere, Roku continued its drive to produce more original content, and we finally know the name of Amazon’s ambitious Lord of the Rings series. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and…
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Video: The Cordie Awards for the Best New Streaming Device of 2021 and More
This week, Jess and Philip teamed up to discuss the results from our 2021 Cordie Awards. In Part 1 of our video recap, we count down your picks for the Best New Streaming Device of 2021, Best Smart TV, and more. And stay tuned — we’ll be covering more of your top picks in upcoming…