Category: News
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A Short Version of ’60 Minutes’ is Coming to Quibi
Quibi is getting a condensed version of the popular CBS news program ’60 Minutes.’ But instead of an hour, the show will be just 6 minutes long to fit in with Quibi’s “quick bites” approach of content 10 minutes or shorter. ‘60 in 6‘ was originally set to debut on Quibi in April but has…
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AMC Launches Two Streaming Services for Comcast Xfinity and Flex Customers
AMC Networks expanded its streaming video offerings Wednesday, adding two new services, AMC+ and WE tv+. Both are currently only available for Comcast Xfinity and Flex customers. AMC+ is a service for original series from AMC, along with content from sister networks including Sundance TV and IFC. The service includes an ad-free linear network as…
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Cox is Slowing Down Internet in Entire Neighborhoods for One Person’s ‘Excessive Use’
Cox Communication is slowing down internet speeds in entire neighborhoods, based on the “excessive use” of just one resident. Ars reports that Cox has been notifying some customers that they’re using large amounts of data and warning of speed decreases for the whole neighborhood if data usage isn’t decreased. The report shared the information of…
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Pluto TV UK Hits 100 Channels
Pluto TV has reached a milestone in the UK with the addition of two new channels that push its channel count over 100. Secret Dealers and Crime Investigation Australia were added this week, bringing the total channel count to 101. The free, ad-supported streaming service debuted in the UK in 2018 and has since continued…
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FCC Declares TV Ownership Rules Don’t Apply to ATSC 3.0’s ‘Broadcast Internet’
This week, the Federal Communications Commission ruled that existing television station ownership rules won’t apply to efforts to build out what FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has described as “broadcast internet.” The decision came in the form of a declatory ruling, with the FCC stating that stations can lease spectrum to provide broadcast internet service without…
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Enter to Win a 58″ Hisense TV in Roku’s Father’s Day Giveaway
Thinking about getting Dad a TV for Father’s Day? Roku is giving you the chance to win a 58″ Hisense Roku TV R6 Series simply by entering. There will be four grand prizes in the Father’s Day Sweepstakes of one 58″ R6 Series Hisense Roku TV and one set of Roku TV Wireless Speakers. Each grand…
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How to Live Stream the MLB Draft Tonight
Despite the entire baseball season looking very different (READ: Non-existent) this year, the MLB is holding its 2020 draft tonight, giving us a taste of live sports entertainment we’ve been craving all year. The first night of the draft is scheduled to air tonight, June 10 at 7 p.m. EST and will cover just the…
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Pluto TV Adds America’s Test Kitchen
ViacomCBS owned free streaming service Pluto TV has added a new channel to its lineup. Pluto shared the news in a tweet today. On America’s Test Kitchen, you’ll see beginner cooks build their confidence in the kitchen and seasoned cooks grow their skills to try new recipes, ingredients, and methods. The test kitchen is a…
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Quibi Adds Chromecast Support for iOS and Android
After launching with the message of being a mobile-only streaming service, Quibi quickly got feedback from subscribers who wanted the option of watching content on a larger screen. We shared the news in April that Quibi planned to add the casting feature. At that time, despite calling Quibi a mobile-only streaming service before the launch, CEO…
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Disney+ Added a Donald Duck Collection
This week marks Donald Duck’s 50th birthday, and to celebrate his Golden Jubilee Year, Disney+ has added a special section dedicated just to the quacky feathered character. There’s no telling whether this is a permanent new collection or if it’s just temporary in honor of Donald’s birthday. Disney+ as lots of other curated collections, including…