Buffering, Bugs Mar DirecTV Now Performance Weeks After Launch
The streaming video service’s inconsistent performance has not gone unnoticed by would-be cord cutters. Continue reading Buffering, Bugs Mar DirecTV Now Performance Weeks After Launch
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Unboxing Videos Are So Popular They’re Now Being Done in ‘Second Life’
Fans of the game ‘Second Life’ have taken to creating unboxing videos of virtual goods. Continue reading Unboxing Videos Are So Popular They’re Now Being Done in ‘Second Life’
Twitch Is Opening Up Beyond Gaming Content
Twitch streamers will be able to stream non-gaming content under a new “IRL” category. Continue reading Twitch Is Opening Up Beyond Gaming Content
Here Are The Least Stressful Ways to Follow the Election Results Tonight
Don’t worry, it’s almost over. Continue reading Here Are The Least Stressful Ways to Follow the Election Results Tonight
Pro-Wrestling Has Become a Petri Dish for the Future of TV
Following in the footsteps of the WWE Network, smaller pro wrestling companies are expanding their experimentation with streaming video. Continue reading Pro-Wrestling Has Become a Petri Dish for the Future of TV
What You Need to Know About Google’s Hardware Event
Pixel smartphones and digital assistants as far as the eye can see. Continue reading What You Need to Know About Google’s Hardware Event
Wireless Emergency Alerts of the Future Will Support Clickable Links
The current alerts, used for things like weather emergencies and Amber Alerts, only support text. Continue reading Wireless Emergency Alerts of the Future Will Support Clickable Links
Court Sides With Time Warner Cable Over Cable Box Rentals
The appeals court decision comes as the FCC is seeking to force cable companies to let consumers use third-party cable boxes. Continue reading Court Sides With Time Warner Cable Over Cable Box Rentals
Why US Greco Roman Wrestling Turned to an ‘Audio Brain Stimulation’ App
US Greco Roman coach Matt Lindland enlisted the services of Brain.fm to help his wrestlers relax. Continue reading Why US Greco Roman Wrestling Turned to an ‘Audio Brain Stimulation’ App
The FCC Keeps Running Into Opposition With Its Plan to Open Up Cable Boxes
Six months after revealing its intentions, the FCC continues to face opposition to its plan to let you chose your own cable box. Continue reading The FCC Keeps Running Into Opposition With Its Plan to Open Up Cable Boxes