Category: News
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SpaceX Taking Steps Toward Reducing Starlink Light Pollution
In a virtual briefing this week, Elon Musk shared details of SpaceX plans to cut down on the amount of light coming from Starlink satellites, addressing concerns about the growing number of satellites being approved by the FCC and the light pollution they’ll cause. “Our objectives, generally, are to make the satellites invisible to the…
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HBO Max Snags Seth Rogen’s ‘An American Pickle’ From Sony Pictures
HBO Max announced it has acquired Rogan’s film ‘An American Pickle’ from Sony Pictures. The film was originally set to debut in theatres, but HBO Max has picked it up and will be released under the Warner Max label. This way, it will go straight to streaming and won’t be delayed by theater closures due…
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Tubi Will Come Preloaded on LG Phones in US and Canada
Today, Tubi announced a partnership with LG Electronics to have tens of millions of new phones come preloaded with the free streaming service’s app. This multi-year deal is the first of its kind for LG and will “We’re excited to be the streaming video pioneer to be preloaded on premium LG devices,” said Andrea Clarke-Hall,…
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YouTube TV Adds More CW Affiliates in Several Markets
YouTube TV has added The CW to channel lineups in several markets across the country. The newly added affiliates are owned by Scripps and are listed below: WSFL in Miami WPIX in New York WGNT in Norfolk KASW in Phoenix The stations were part of the deal in March 2019, when Scripps and Tegna purchased…
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Quibi Nears 3 Million Downloads, TV Streaming is On The Way
When Quibi made its debut earlier this month, the biggest question seemed to be whether people were willing to add another paid service to their lineup. We don’t have a solid answer to that yet because people are still in their (far longer than industry usual) 90-day free trial, but if early signups are any…
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Free Service Haystack TV Signs Multiyear Deal with Hubbard to Add More Local News
Haystack, a free, ad-supported streaming service that focuses on local news, has signed a new multiyear deal with Hubbard Broadcasting. The deal will bring local TV news content from Hubbard’s six local TV network affiliates to Haystack’s streaming platforms. “New platforms, such as Haystack TV, are extending the reach of our TV properties and offering…
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Here’s What’s Coming to The Criterion Channel in May 2020
With the Criterion Channel, you can enjoy continuous access to Criterion’s streaming library of more than 1,000 important classic and contemporary films, plus a constantly refreshed selection of Hollywood, international, art-house, and independent films from major studios and dozens of independent distributors. Go deep with the Criterion Collection’s archive of special features for context that…
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Comcast Extends Coronavirus Policies to June 30 as Original End Date Nears
Following Verizon’s announcement earlier today, Comcast is also opting to extend its suite of coronavirus response policies to the end of June. The two companies are among those taking part in the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, which calls on companies to enact specific policies to aid customers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.…
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Hulu is Down for Many Apple Device Users
Hulu is down for many users across the country right now, and it looks like most of the reports are coming from Apple devices. Update: Hulu says they have been able to “mitigate the interruption” and rebooting devices should get the app back to normal. #HuluDown is trending on Twitter, with many users reporting that…
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5 Kids Movies to Stream When You’ve Had Enough of Frozen 2
One unavoidable fact for parents who’ve been stuck inside the house for the last month is that we’ve been stuck inside with our kids. Whether the idea of homeschooling has brought you closer together as a family, or sent you into the fetal position – chances are good that you’ve tapped your list of kids…