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Breaking Free: New FTC Rule Fights the Hidden Costs of Subscription Traps
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 10, 2024  | 
It has undoubtedly happened to all of us. We find ourselves subscribed to a service that we have no interest in or didn’t realize we had signed up for in the first place. The new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) "click-to-cancel" rule states that canceling a subscription should be as easy as signing up. While most users would celebrate this decision, many cable and entertainment companies aren't happy about it, and the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA) is already filing lawsuits to stop it.
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Goodbye Chromecast, Hello Google TV Streamer 4K
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 28, 2024  | 
Google is replacing the Chromecast with the Google TV Streamer 4K. It's the end of an era for the value-priced dongle. The new streamer will take advantage of Gemini, Google's A.I.
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Unveil Hidden Features, Secret Menus and Codes for an Enhanced Streaming Experience
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 07, 2024  | 
Discover how to elevate your streaming experience with hidden features on your favorite platforms. Netflix's secret codes reveal niche genres, Apple TV tips customize your viewing, and Roku's secret screens offer advanced settings.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Watching the Paris 2024 Olympics: When, Where, and How to Tune In
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 24, 2024  | 
With 359 live events streaming and broadcast on many NBC channels and apps, here's how to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics. NBC has stepped up with new features so you won't miss any exciting moments.
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Netflix's Biggest Revamp in Ten Years: Easier Path to Your Next Binge
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 26, 2024  | 
Netflix has started testing a new home screen with a select number of subscribers. The new home interface is considered the biggest app revamp in 10 years. If you've ever stared blankly at the screen upon opening the Netflix app, this may help you decide what to watch.
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Apple Harnesses AI to Take 2024 Features and Refinements to the Next Level
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 12, 2024  | 
Apple previewed a number of compelling new features and capabilities at its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC), including some of the most significant changes we’ve seen in years with Apple’s version of AI figuring prominently into 2024 updates and features. With our usual focus on all things audio and video, here’s a summary of the key announcements.
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Comcast Now Offers Netflix, Apple TV+ and Peacock Bundle
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 29, 2024  | 
Comcast is offering a discounted streaming bundle to Xfinity internet and TV subscribers in an attempt to win back some of the millions of users who have cut the cord in the past six months. What are the details of the deal and why are these competitors are now becoming partners?
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Apple Announces iPad Pros with OLED Screens and an Improved iPad Air
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 08, 2024  | 
Apple announced a new poweful line of iPads on Tuesday that makes it seem as though the iPad is poised to replace the MacBook. Pair one of the new models with a Magic Keyboard and it's more like a laptop than a tablet. And the updated iPad Pro with its state-of-the-art OLED screen and quad speakers may be the best way to watch movies on the go. 
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Mastering the Maze of Streaming: A Guide to the Marathon TV App
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 24, 2024  | 
In the labyrinthine world of streaming, where TV shows sprawl across many apps, it can be daunting to keep track of what you are watching and want to watch next. The Marathon TV social app replaces posting on Facebook for recommendations or scrolling through Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB ratings.
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Roku Unveils New Pro Series TVs & Announces Updates
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 10, 2024  | 
It must be springtime as Roku today introduced its 2024 Pro Series of mini-LED 4K TVs and announced new features for its forthcoming OS 13 update.
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Hulu Cracks Down on Account Sharing
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 20, 2024  | 
Hulu and Disney + have altered their service terms to prohibit password and account sharing outside the original subscriber's household. Here's the details and how to access your account when away from home.
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You Can Stream Dozens of Classics on Apple TV+ for a Limited Time
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 06, 2024  | 
Apple TV+ is known for its quality original movies and TV series, which why it was so surprising to learn that the streaming service has begun serving up a heap of classic movies…but only for a limited time. Here are the details and how non-subscribers can watch for free.
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Where to Stream Oscar-Nominated Movies
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 29, 2024  | 
Have you seen any or all of the 10 films nominated for Best Picture? Or any of the films nominated in one of the other six categories? The 96th Academy Awards ceremony commences on Sunday, March 10 so there’s still time to catch any (or all) of the flicks you haven’t seen. To save you time, we put together a list of movies in the major nominating categories with details on where you can watch them.
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ESPN, Fox & Warner Bros. Discover to Launch Sports Super App this Fall
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 14, 2024  | 
Once sports moves to streaming, will anyone still subscribe to cable and satellite? It's likely the idea that prompted ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery to partner in a new sports streaming service slated to launch this fall.
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Prime Video Now Charging Extra for Ad-Free Viewing
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 31, 2024  | 
On January 29th, Amazon started running ads with its video-on-demand Prime Video streaming service. As announced in September 2023, Prime subscribers must pay an extra $3 a month to watch ad-free.
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