Streaming Services Are A Garbage Fire!

Cable has been the bane of my existence for years and with new cord-cutting streaming services hitting the market, things should be looking up.  Unfortunately, no cable competitor can deliver a compelling experience.   I hate cable.  But what I…

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DirecTV Now Updated With New Features

DirecTV Now, the venerable streaming service from AT&T, has often been looked at as a capable but flawed streaming service. DirecTV Now is trying to change all that with a major update launching today. Cutting the cord can be a…

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Review: Roku Express – The Little Roku That Could

Roku is the undisputed leader in streaming boxes but the company’s smallest box is quite intriguing.   Back in 2010, a little known company had come to my attention when they claimed that they could provide more content for me…

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Roku Quarterly Results Show Many Surprises

Roku, the streaming device company, has some growing revenue, but its other statistic may surprise you.   Roku, today, announced its earnings, beating Wall Street expectations and throwing technologists into a frenzy.  First, the financial stuff.  The company had $136.6…

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Cable Forgets Who True Customers Are

Comcast, Verizon, and Layer3 TV are among three major cable providers looking to win over market-share of the paid TV business.  But with little retention options and big middle-fingers pointed at their existing customers, it’s no wonder nobody likes Cable.…

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Comcast Wants 21st Century Fox Also

In what has become the most interesting bidding war of 2018, Comcast is reportedly interested in acquiring 21st Century Fox, as well.  I say “as well,” because, unless you’ve been living under a rock, Disney is also trying to acquire…

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Google Home Adds 5,000 Smart Home Devices

Google is going after Alexa.  Can their renewed push to smart home technology bring in more Google Home customers or will Amazon continue to dominate?   All I can say is finally!!! As a smart home enthusiast, I understand the…

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MoviePass Unlimited Is Back

MoviePass is back in the news, this time for making a positive change.  The venerable movie subscription company today announced that the all-you-can-eat $9.95 a month plan is back. MoviePass has been making changes dynamically over the last few months.…

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