Category: cord cutting

Sling TV responds to streaming price hikes with a one-year ‘guarantee’

[ad_1] Alongside the price guarantee, new customers can take advantage of two other promotions. Until July 6th, you can sign up for a 14-day trial. Additionally, If you agree to pay for three months of Sling Blue or Sling Orange in advance, the company will give you a complimentary AirTV 2 media box. The AirTV 2 lets […]

Sling TV offers free viewing during primetime hours

[ad_1] Sling TV thinks it can do more to keep you entertained during the COVID-19 pandemic than offer extended trials like everyone else. It just launched a promo that offers free Sling Blue access between 5PM and midnight, offering access to channels like AMC, Discovery and FX as well as cloud DVR and on-demand videos. […]

Broadcom lawsuit blames your Netflix habit for a drop in chip sales

[ad_1] Netflix has declined to comment. Broadcom said it alerted Netflix to the alleged violations in September, but that the internet service had turned down attempts to negotiate a patent license. The lawsuit might not go Broadcom’s way. The chip producer sued a string of TV makers in 2017 for supposed patent violations, but Vizio […]

YouTube TV to drop Fox regional sports channels following Sinclair dispute

[ad_1] Like with many carriage disputes, though, there’s plenty of he-said-she-said squabbling where both sides portray the other as the villain. YES Network was “not optimistic” it would reach a deal by a February 28th cutoff despite “efforts to negotiate,” and characterized this as a loss that would deprive fans of the Brooklyn Nets’ remaining […]

Altice One brings its cable lineup to Apple TV

[ad_1] On Apple TV 4K, Altice One customers will still have access to streaming live TV, On Demand, DVR recordings and the program guide. They’ll also have the option to select an Apple TV 4K as part of their Altice cable package. Customers who choose this option will receive one year of Apple TV+ for […]

Redbox debuts a free, ad-backed live TV service

[ad_1] Before you have dreams of dropping your paid TV package, though, you’ll want to tone down your expectations. Much like TiVo’s free TV, you’re not about to find big-name broadcasters. These are niche channels like TMZ, USA Today and FailArmy, plus Redbox’s own selections. These are ‘snackable’ stations that revolve around news, comedy and […]

PBS is now available on YouTube TV

[ad_1] This is helpful if you thrive on Masterpiece performances or (older) Sesame Street episodes, but it also fills an important gap in YouTube TV’s lineup. You now have public television without turning to PBS’ own sites and apps, or relying on over-the-air broadcasts — it’s more like conventional TV service, just without some of […]

Sling TV’s Cloud DVR can finally record ESPN

[ad_1] You no longer have to worry that you’ll miss out on a big sports extravaganza just because you’re a Sling TV subscriber. The cord-cutter service has switched on Cloud DVR for key ESPN channels, including the main channel, ESPN2, Desportes, Bases Loaded, Goal Line, ACC Network and SEC Network. There’s a good chance you […]

Sling TV now streams on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max

[ad_1] Sling TV users now have another way to stream their content. Beginning today, Sling TV is available on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max. Users can control Sling with built-in voice controls on those devices, and on Nest Hub Max, they can pause and resume content on Sling using gesture controls — hold up […]

Xfinity internet-only customers now get the Flex streaming platform for free

[ad_1] The service comes with access to popular apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and HBO, plus music streaming from Amazon Music, Pandora and iHeartRadio. Comcast recently added NBC Sports Gold packages, and since the service is relatively new, we’ll likely continue to see additions like this. Xfinity Flex is a lot like Roku, Apple […]