Category: News
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ATSC 3.0 Launches in West Palm Beach
NextGen TV has launched in West Palm Beach, FL, with five stations now broadcasting with the NextGen TV transmissions standard. The stations include: WPBF (ABC), WPEC (CBS), WFLX (FOX), WPTV-TV (NBC), and WWHB-CD (Azteca). The participating station has cooperated to ensure that current programming remains available to all viewers, regardless of whether their television service is…
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Charter is Increasing Spectrum Internet Speeds in 37 New Markets
Charter Communications has announced it will be increasing its Spectrum Internet service speeds to 200 Mbps in 37 additional markets. Beginning Tuesday, the company started doubling the starting speed to 200 Mbps in markets comprising more than 5 million homes, including the following communities: Bakersfield, Calif. Bangor, Maine Binghamton, N.Y. Dayton, Ohio Green Bay-Appleton, Wis.…
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How to Watch the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on March 9
Live from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Tiger Woods will headline the 2022 class of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Susie Maxwell Berning, Tim Finchem, and Marion Hollins will be joining the 82-time PGA Tour winner in this year’s class. Woods and Berning will be inducted as competitors and former PGA Tour Commissioner Finchem and…
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Forbes: MLB & NBC Sports Reach Deal, Peacock to Stream Live Games
Major League Baseball is currently going through a work stoppage, but that hasn’t stopped the league from securing agreements off the field. After announcing an agreement with Apple to stream live Friday Night Baseball games on Apple TV+, MLB and NBC Sports have reached a multi-year deal to bring America’s Pastime to Peacock, according to…
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Upgrade Your Home Internet with eero 6 Mesh WiFi, On Sale Now
Eliminate dead spots and bring reliable internet to your entire home with the eero mesh Wi-Fi system. Amazon has a limited time deal for the eero 6 mesh wifi system right now, with discounts on all of the packs, up to 37% off. The eero 6 system with one router and two extenders will cover…
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Netflix Says Ad-Supported Tier Isn’t In the Plans (Yet)
With other streaming services finding success with ad-supported plans, there has been speculation that Netflix might consider joining the others in offering a less expensive plan and adding advertising as another revenue stream. During a Morgan Stanley investor conference this week, CFO Spencer Neumann said that’s not part of the plan right now. “Never say never,…
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FilmRise Sets Deal with WildBrain for Free Kids Content Distribution
Filmrise has announced a deal with kids and family entertainment company WildBrain for distribution rights to over 900 episodes across 10 beloved children’s programs on AVOD and FAST platforms. Programs included in the deal are all four seasons of “Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego,” starring Academy Award-winner Rita Moreno as the voice of Carmen,…
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Enter to Win Roku’s Streambar Pro Surround Sound Sweepstakes
Feeling lucky? Roku is hosting a sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win the ultimate surround sound setup to up their home theater game. The grand prize includes one Roku Streambar Pro (valued at $179.99), one pair of Roku Wireless Speakers ($149.99), and one Roku Wireless Subwoofer ($179.99), bringing the prize package to an approximate…
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USFL Announces 2022 TV Schedule, Peacock to Stream 13 Games
Today the United States Football League (USFL), Fox Sports, and NBC Sports announced the TV schedule for its upcoming 43-game inaugural season. The season will kick off on Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 PM ET when the New Jersey Generals take on the Birmingham Stallions in the league’s debut game, which will be simulcasted on…
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Apple TV+ Will Stream Friday Night Baseball & More MLB Content
During today’s Apple Event, the company announced that Apple TV+ will launch Friday Night Baseball – a weekly doubleheader with live pre- and postgame shows when the MLB season begins. “Just like all baseball fans, we can’t wait for the season to open,” said Peter Stern, Apple’s vice president of Services. “Baseball has a special…