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Max's paid sharing initiative will launch later this year, with a broader rollout in 2025. Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max will join competitors Netflix and Disney+ in cracking down on password sharing.

Enshittification continues.

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Late last month, Newsmax announced that it will be launching a new dedicated streaming service called Newsmax+. This new service will replace the current Newsmax TV, which currently offers a free feed of Newsmax to anyone who wants to watch. Now, starting tomorrow, the free feed of Newsmax will go away as the live feed […] The post Newsmax’s New Streaming Service is Showing Up As The NFL on Some Bills appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Cisco said that the Webex Meetings app is coming to Apple TV and Apple Watch to help remote employees stay organized and on task. Webex helps make hybrid work seamless by enabling workers to collaborate anywhere. The tvOS 17 Continuity Camera wirelessly connects a user’s iPhone or iPad to a second-generation Apple TV 4K or […] The post You’ll Soon Be Able to Take Webex Video Calls on Your Apple TV appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Fox is moving Family Guy from its longheld Sunday night slot as part of Animation Domination, making room for the upcoming crime comedy series Grimsburg.  In March, Grimsburg will take the 9:30 p.m. spot on Sunday nights, which Family Guy has filled for the past twenty years. Family Guy will move to Wednesdays with The […] The post Family Guy Is Leaving Fox’s Animation Domination After 20 Years appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Black Friday is here, and Amazon has knocked over $100 off the eero 6+ Mesh WiFi System. This is a great WiFi option for anyone who wants to make sure their home internet is never slow because of weak WiFi. Weak WiFi is one of the main causes of buffering when streaming, and a Mesh […] The post Deal Alert! Save Over $100 Off The eero 6+ Mesh WiFi System, To Help Reduce Buffering appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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DIRECTV’s annual Thanksgiving Free Preview kicked off today and will run through November 26. Subscribers can watch premium entertainment from channels like Showtime, Starz, MGM+, Cinemax, and Movies Extra Pack. DIRECTV via satellite and DIRECTV via internet and DIRECTV STREAM can watch the preview content on channels 515-573. For U-verse TV subscribers, the preview will […] The post DIRECTV’s Thanksgiving Free Preview Event Returns With Showtime, MGM+, Cinemax, Starz, and Movies Extra Pack appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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The 97th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcasting live from New York City on Thursday, November 23rd. Join Emmy Award-winning hosts Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight and Keltie Knight, E! News’ chief correspondent on CBS for their coverage of the event. Over on NBC, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and the iconic Al Roker […] The post How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2023 on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Are you looking for a high-quality Bluetooth speaker for your home or travel? This portable Bose Bluetooth speaker is on sale right now for just $119! This is the lowest price they have ever been at just in time for Black Friday. With the SoundLink Flex you get up to 12 hours of battery life, […] The post Deal Alert! Bose Portable Bluetooth Speakers Are on Sale At Its Lowest Price Ever appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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SpaceX introduced its new Starlink terminal last week, but it might be a while before you can purchase it. The spacecraft manufacturer said the Starlink Standard kit is only available by invitation to “a small group of early customers in the U.S..” Starlink’s support page said potential customers should keep an eye out for updates […] The post You’ll Need an Invite To Get SpaceX’s New Next-Generation Starlink Dish appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Do you want to make sure you have the power you need if you are off the grid or the power goes out? The Jackery Explorer 2000 PRO portable power station that can be charged with solar power is on sale right now for $700 off its list price. This portable power stations can offer […] The post Deal Alert! 2,160Wh Portable Power Station Solar Generator is $700 Off Today appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Looking for some great Cyber Monday deals on wireless services? Today, T-Mobile announced its Cyber Monday deals early! These include deals on the new Apple Watch Series 9 and more. Here are all the deals you will find from T-Mobile: T-Mobile  T-Mobile for Business Metro by T-Mobile  The post T-Mobile Announces Cyber Monday Deals Early appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Catchy Comedy is hosting a 24-hour marathon of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts this Thanksgiving. The marathon begins on November 23 at 6:00 a.m. ET through November 24. and will feature 21 episodes of celebrity roasts from the 1970s and 1980s. Filmed in the former MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Martin and […] The post Catchy Comedy Celebrates Thanksgiving With a 24-Hour Marathon of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Today, Amazon started its Black Friday sale for a growing list of streaming services. With this deal, you can get up to 75% off for two months through Amazon Channels. These deals are available to all new subscribers and include deals on: (You can find these offers on Amazon Channels HERE.) You can find these […] The post Amazon is Offering Up to 75% Off Select Streaming Services Including MGM+, Great American Pure Flix, Hallmark Movies Now, & More appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Today the live TV streaming service Frndly TV announced a Black Friday deal that starts at just $0.99 for your first month or $99 for a full year a $44 savings. This deal will go live on November 24, 2023. Monthly Subscription – Premium Monthly: Only 99 cents for the first month, a drastic reduction […] The post Frndly TV Premium Will Be Just $0.99 For Black Friday appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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This Thanksgiving, Pluto TV is hosting a slew of marathons across its free streaming platform, including the Doctor Who Classic and Mystery Science Theater 3000 channels. On November 23, also known as Doctor Who Day, Pluto TV’s Doctor Who Classic channel will show a special marathon of iconic episodes in honor of the 60th anniversary […] The post Celebrate Doctor Who Day This Thanksgiving With All Day Marathons On Pluto TV appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Peacock’s Black Friday sale is now live and you can get 12 months of services for just $1.99 a month. This offer is good for 12 months and you have until November 28, 2023, to claim this offer. After this offer ends it will return to the normal $5.99 a month rate. You can find […] The post Get Peacock For just $1.99 a Month For 12 Months appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Last week, Spectrum started to contact customers to inform them of an upcoming change to how their mobile network will handle video. Starting in December 2023, Spectrum will default all video from 720p to 480p on mobile devices for its wireless customers connected to its network. This move will impact customers on Spectrum’s Unlimited Plus […] The post Spectrum Will Reduce Video Streaming Quality on Mobile Starting in December appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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When it comes to gaining broadband subscribers, cable companies are lagging behind 5G home internet and fiber providers. New data from New School Research indicates that cable as a product is not the problem. Instead, pricing strategy and customer support are core hindrances for cable’s growth. Cord cutting 2.0, or users looking for different home […] The post Two Big Reasons Cable TV Companies Are Struggling To Gain Broadband Subscribers As 5G Explodes appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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BBC confirmed today that the hit automotive series Top Gear will not be back for the “foreseeable future” following presenter Freddie Flintoff’s high-speed crash at Dunsfold Aerodrome last year. The series is being shelved after 46 years, much to the disappointment of long-time fans. While filming the 34th season of the show at the Top […] The post BBC Shelves ‘Top Gear’ After Flintoff’s High-Speed Crash appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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New developments suggest Paramount might be considering exploring more media and acquisition deals. Last week, the media company filed an 8-K form with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission that said top executives like CEO Bob Bakish, CFO Naveen Chopra, and executive vice president Christa D’Alimonte could get severance if they’re let go within two years “following […] The post Paramount Executives Could Be Exploring Selling Off Parts of the Media Company appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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For some time now, the FCC has been talking about banning hidden fees in cable TV bills. Now the FCC has officially announced it will vote on rules that would once and for all end the practice of having hidden fees. This includes rules that will ban early termination fees on cable TV. The FCC […] The post The FCC Will Vote On Rules That Would Ban Cable TV Hidden Fees & Including Early Termination Fees Forcing Them To Advertise The True Cost of TV appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Do you need a laptop with a crazy long battery life? Maybe a laptop with WiFi 6 for fast internet and 14 hours of battery life? AUSU has its 14″ Chromebook on sale right now for just $179.99. You can find this offer on Amazon HERE. Here is how ASUS describes this Chromebook: ASUS Chromebook […] The post ASUS Has Its 14″ Chromebook On Sale For Just $179.99 With 14 Hours of Battery Life appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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If you’re trying to watch YouTube videos and still using ad-blockers, you might notice a delay in loading times. Users have observed slower load times on Firefox and Microsoft Edge, but a few have also encountered delays on Google Chrome, according to Android Authority. YouTube said its ad-blocker detection doesn’t target specific browsers. “In the […] The post YouTube Slowing Down Loading Times for Videos on Firefox and Edge As It Continues To Wage War on Ad-Blockers appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Last Saturday, Sling TV lost access to ESPN, BTN, and FS1 as some unknown issue took the channels off of Sling TV. Now Sling TV is offering $10 credits to customers who ended up being impacted by this outage to “make this right.” In the email to customers Sling TV said, “to make up for […] The post Sling TV is Offering $10 Credits After Last Week’s Outage appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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Vidgo, a live TV streaming service offering ESPN, FS1, and more, has been down for almost a month now, raising questions about whether it will shut down completely. Cord Cutters News confirmed with Vidgo that the outage is caused by a vendor dispute but that they plan to restore the service and continue offering its […] The post Vidgo’s Outage Was Caused By Missed Payments to Vendors But New Funding May Save The Company appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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