Category: News
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Disney+ Won’t be Adding ‘Song of The South’ to its Catalog
Even with a disclaimer, Disney+ has announced it will not be adding the film ‘Song of The South’ to its streaming platform. The 1945 live-action/animated cartoon is set in post-civil war Georgia and has long been considered controversial given its depiction of black people on a southern plantation. Despite its memorable characters including Uncle Remus, Br’er…
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State, Local Groups Call for Large-Scale Broadband Expansion
Groups representing state governors and cities issued a press release this week urging Congress to use the planned C-band spectrum auction as a way to invest in a more robust broadband network. The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) plans to auction off a portion of the spectrum currently used by leading satellite companies, potentially paving the…
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SpaceX’s Home Internet Service Will Be Fast Enough to Game With
In early 2019, SpaceX received approval to launch 12,000 satellites into space to build a low earth orbit network of satellites, enabling the company to sell home Internet. Now SpaceX has put up over 100 satellites as it works to build out its network for a launch later this year. Ever since the announcement though…
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Hulu Subscribers Can Watch Day 1 of the Big Ten & Big East Games Live for Free
Today, Hulu announced that the streaming platform is working with FS1 and BTN to broadcast Day 1 of the Big Ten and Big East conference tournaments live on Hulu. It will be available to Hulu and Disney bundle subscribers for free. Viewers will be able to find the live stream of the games on Hulu…
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Mark Wahlberg is Getting His Own Docuseries on HBO Max
Mark Wahlberg has been a busy man lately. Just after his Netflix movie Spenser Confidential was released last weekend on March 6, HBO Max has announced they’re giving the green light on a new docuseries for the platform under the witty title, Wahl Street. The reality show will be an 8-episode series starring, naturally, Mark Wahlberg himself. According…
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The 4K Roku Premiere is On Sale For Just $29
Been thinking about getting a new Roku? Right now the Roku Premier is on sale for just $29. This is a all time low price for the new Roku Premiere. Don’t wait thought as Roku typically ends their sales on Saturday or Sunday. You can find this deal on the Roku Premiere on Amazon HERE.…
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Quibi is Opening Casting for ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’
Have you always dreamed of completing your own challenging Temple Run? If so, now’s you’re chance to get in on the real deal. The new mobile streaming service Quibi is holding a special casting for Legends of the Hidden Temple. “Quibi is set to open casting to all you Blue Barracudas and Silver Snakes who…
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Yahoo and Verizon are Launching Yahoo Mobile Phone Service
Yahoo could now be the brand behind your mobile phone service. CNN reported this morning that a Yahoo Mobile service is on the way to launching under Verizon. Yahoo was sold to Verizon in 2017 in a $5 billion deal. Yahoo Mobile uses Verizon 4G LTE network and includes unlimited talk, text, and data. Customers…
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Video Gaming Survey Suggests Binge Sessions, Interest in Streaming Options on the Rise
Results from a new video game study suggest most gamers have played for more than four straight hours at least once, and many younger respondents would rather game than watch TV or a movie. The survey, conducted by Limelight Networks, leverages input from 4,500 respondents in nine countries to offer a glimpse into the habits…
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The New Apple TVs Have Reportedly Been Delayed Because of the Coronavirus
For over a month now we have been hearing reports of a new Apple TV. Apple recently released beta software for the Apple TV that included code for a new Apple TV. Many expected Apple to announce the new Apple TV with a new remote at Apple’s March 31, 2020, event. Now Apple has reportedly…