Category: News
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Charter’s Free Broadband Offer Now Extends to Educators
Charter Communications has announced it’s broadening its free-internet offer to include not only students, but also teachers as well. The initial offer, for households with students, was announced earlier this month as part of the company’s response to the coronavirus outbreak and is good for 60 days. This newest update could make it easier for…
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Comcast is Offering Free Previews of Premium Channels for Xfinity X1 and Flex Customers
Today, Comcast announced that on demand catalogs from some premium networks and subscription video on demand services will be free for Xfinity X1 and Flex customers for a limited time. Premium networks and services include Showtime, EPIX, CuriosityStream, History Vault, Grokker Yoga Fitness & Wellbeing, The Reading Corner, and DOGTV. “This is an unprecedented time…
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Netflix Announces ‘Angry Birds’ Series for 2021
Today Netflix and CAKE announced a new animated ‘Angry Birds’ series in partnership with Rovio Entertainment. Angry Birds: Summer Madness will debut in 2021 and take on the classic Angry Birds characters with a fresh new look. Curtis Lelash, Director of Original Animated Series, Netflix said, “Angry Birds have been a true phenomenon for kids around…
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Comcast is Giving Xfinity Customers Free Internet Through Credits
Comcast is responding to coronavirus by offering free unlimited internet data between March 13 and May 13. For those who already have an unlimited plan, this offer is being given through credits. The letter to one Xfinity Unlimited internet customers says: I’m writing to share that you will receive a credit for the cost associated…
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FCC’s Broadband Pledge Adds More Companies as Total Passes 500
The Federal Communications Commission announced another milestone today, as nearly 200 more broadband providers and telcos have signed on to the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge. This newest group, which includes local and regional carriers, pushes the total number of companies that have signed on past 500 since the pledge was announced earlier this month.…
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WWE Offers Free Access to WrestleMania, Specials, and More
WWE has announced that it’s offering free access to a large collection of content, including past WrestleMania events, pay-per-view specials, and more. And while the company’s press release doesn’t specify how long this free-content period lasts — beyond a “limited time,” the offer starts this week and includes a wide variety of content to choose…
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Many Public Libraries Are Now Streaming Free Movies & Kids Programming Thanks to Kanopy
Your public library is a great resource for free movies and TV shows. Sadly, many libraries have closed as the COVID-19 virus races around the world. To help out, the streaming service Kanopy is partnering with local libraries to offer free streaming of popular movies and unlimited access to Kanopy Kids if your local library…
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Amazon is Bringing CDC PSAs to Amazon Devices
Yesterday, Amazon announced that it would be bringing COVID-19 updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and national news providers to Amazon customers. Amazon will be bringing official public service announcements to Fire TV and Echo Show devices in the US. Amazon says that users can now find PSA videos on the…
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Roku is Borrowing $69.6 Million From Morgan Stanley
Yesterday Roku announced that it has taken revolving loans of $69.6 million. According to the filing, Morgan Stanley is the senior funding location for this $69.6 million in new funding. Now the question is exactly why is Roku borrowing the money. There are a few possibilities including the fact that Roku may want the money…
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Akamai Announces Content Security Measures to Fight Piracy
Content-delivery company Akamai announced updates to its suite of security tools today aimed at better protecting media companies from piracy and illegal distribution. In a blog post, the company cited a study claiming global online piracy costs US media companies around $29 billion each year and thousands of jobs. In response, Akamai is touting a…