Category: News
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YouTube Gets More Aggressive In Banishing Ad Blockers
Ad-blockers will soon earn you a ban from YouTube. The platform is trying to drive up Premium memberships while cracking down on those sneaking around the free ad-supported tier. YouTube is testing a new anti-ad blocker featuring a countdown timer alerting users when the next ad will play. Users will see the clock popup appear…
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The Owner of Redbox and Crackle Lost $43.7 Million, May Consider Sale
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, a media company that owns Crackle, Redbox and its namesake streaming service, posted a a big loss in the second quarter. The company posted a quarterly loss of $43.7 million, or $1.50 a share, more than double the year-ago loss of $20.8 million, or $1.39 a share (when the…
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Roku is Testing a New Home Screen
One of the things about Roku players that has not changed in a very long time is the home screen. Now Roku has confirmed to Cord Cutters News that they are testing a new home screen. Over the weekend, some Roku owners noticed that their home screens looked slightly different. Instead of the standard three-wide…
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This Bizarre Hack is a Reminder To Protect Your Streaming Service Accounts
Making the rounds on Reddit is a confusing post from a supposed Instacart shopper. It’s a series of screenshots that show an exchange between the shopper and the account holder who placed the order. Then a third person claiming to be the legitimate account holder popped in and said to cancel the order. “It’s like…
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Star Wars Ahsoka is Here to Save Disney+. Watch the Teaser to Get Ready
There’s a lot riding on the new Star Wars series Ahsoka. Disney+ has had a rough run with some poorly received shows, and with a looming price hike coming, it’s getting harder to justify. In comes the fan favorite character with her own show. If you’re not familiar with Ahsoka Tano, you can check out…
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NextGen TV ATSC 3.0 is Now Available in Philadelphia. Is Your City Next on The List?
NextGen TV is now available on six local Philadelphia television stations. After a launch last week, Philadelphians can watch six NextGen TV over-the-air supported channels for free, including sports content from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. Current programs will continue to be available to all viewers through over-the-air, cable, or satellite companies. It’s the…
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A Writer Found AI-Generated Books Under Her Name on Amazon, and Had Trouble Taking Them Down
For author Jane Friedman, finding half a dozen books listed under her name should’ve been a mark of success. But instead, it was a worrisome reminder of the dangers of artificial intelligence. Friedman found half a dozen books listed on Amazon, attributing her as the author. The faux Friedman books were on her official Goodreads…
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Netflix Rolls Out Games on TV and Computers in Limited Test — Find Out If You’re Part of It
Netflix has rolled out the ability to play some of its games on televisions — but only in select markets. The streaming giant said on Monday that its program to bring games to televisions will work for a small number of subscribers in Canada and the UK. In the coming weeks, it will launches games…
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Cable, Telecom Companies Push For Change to FCC’s Broadband Pricing Labels
A Federal Communications Commission order for cable and telecom internet service providers to show “nutrition label”-style disclosures on broadband pricing are too onerous and may actually confuse consumers, according to the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. The NCTA, which represents the cable players, were joined by fellow cable group the ACA Connects and…
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Deal Alert! Amazon’s New Fire TV Cube is on Sale & A Must Have For Cord Cutters At This Price
Have you been thinking about getting that new Fire TV Cube? The good news is right now the Fire TV Cube is on sale at the must-have price of $119.99! This is the lowest price the Cube has been at outside of Prime Day. The Fire TV Cube is the most powerful Fire TV on…