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NFL games coming to CBS All-Access
As many realized during the rise of Hulu, CBS was pretty much the only major network to be missing from the line-up. It appeared CBS was simply behind on the times, but when they decided to come out swinging they came out swinging hard. Their subscription service CBS All Access provides a ton of CBS’…
Read MorePlaystation Vue increasing it’s reach
For those of you interested in cutting the cord and telling your cable company (insert inappropriate words here), then by now you’re aware of Playstation Vue…or very well should be. Sony has come out with the most complete live & recorded TV solution for cable cutters called Playstation Vue. As in As in it’s name…
Read MoreUh oh for Yahoo: They knew of their security breach when it happened
At one time Yahoo! was a once thriving leader in the world of the web, but that time is gone. Although I still love the brand, it’s on it’s way out. Unfortunately to make things worse Yahoo! has been in the news a lot lately relating to a massive security breach in 2014 that they…
Read MoreSling TV just added even more kids programming (Engadget)
“It seems like every other month, at least, Sling TV brings new content to its video-streaming service. That’s great for those of you who pay $20 (or more) for the monthly subscription. The latest update, announced today, focuses on adding even more programming to the Kids Extra bundle. You’ll now find over 200 on-demand TV…
Read MoreStreaming TV bundle roundup (TechHive)
“Streaming-TV channel bundles probably aren’t the future of television, but they’re the hot trend right now. After Sling TV and PlayStation Vue paved the way with cheaper alternatives to the traditional cable bundle, more competition is coming from companies like AT&T, Hulu, and YouTube. While these bundles don’t represent a radical re-envisioning of television—they’re largely…
Read MoreTop 10 Browser Extensions that Eliminate Web Annoyances (Lifehacker)
“The web is rife with annoyances. Pop-over ads when you visit a page that you have to dismiss, sites that auto-play audio even in background tabs, pages that reload and take all the text you entered with it, they all suck. Here are some browser add-ons that make the web a better place for everyone.”…
Read MoreStop iTunes From Launching When You Press Play On Your Mac’s Keyboard (How-To-Geek)
“I love my MacBook Pro. I hate iTunes. I don’t think I’m alone. Yet every time I hit the “Play” button on my keyboard, or connect a Bluetooth speaker, iTunes shows up, mocking me.” -How To Geek Read More Source: How To Geek
Read MoreHow to Back Up Your Text Messages to Your Gmail Account (How to Geek)
“Backing up your text messages from your Android phone to your Gmail account is so simple, there’s no reason to not back them up and make them search-friendly in the process. Read on to see how you can turn your Gmail account into an SMS vault.” – How to Geek Read More Source: How to…
Read MoreTerabit fiber optic speeds just came closer to reality (Engadget)
“Sure, researchers have been showing off terabit data speeds in fiber optics for years, but they’ve seldom been practical. That exotic technology may work over long distances, but it can quickly fall apart when you throw typical network loads in the mix. However, it’s about to become much more practical. Nokia Bell Labs, Deutsche Telekom…
Read MoreNetflix Wants the FCC to Get Rid of Data Caps (Gizmodo)
“In a comment to the FCC, Netflix called data caps, such as those imposed by Comcast and other ISPs, as “an unnecessary constraint on advanced telecommunications capability.” The comment also takes swipes at a few other pieces of ISP trickery, including zero rating, which privileges services by offering their content free of data charges. Earlier…
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