In the ever-evolving landscape of streaming services, YouTube TV stands as a trailblazer, revolutionizing how audiences consume television content. Launched in 2017, this subscription-based live TV streaming service has quickly gained traction, offering a unique blend of convenience, flexibility, and an extensive array of content. Let’s delve into the intricacies of YouTube TV and explore what makes it a compelling choice for today’s viewers. What is YouTube TV? YouTube TV is Google’s live TV streaming service that delivers an impressive lineup of channels accessible through the internet. It allows subscribers…
Read MoreCost Savings for Cutting Cable Services
Cutting cable services can lead to significant cost savings for many consumers. Different factors can affect the exact savings you are looking for, the includes your current cable package, the streaming services that you are interested in , and any additional equipment that you need to have the same experience while on cable service subscriptions. Here are some potential cost savings you can expect when cutting cable services: Eliminating Cable Subscription Costs: Cable TV packages can be expensive, especially if you have a comprehensive bundle that includes numerous channels and…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Cutting Cable Services: Embracing the Future of Streaming
In an era of rapidly evolving technology, the traditional cable TV model is facing stiff competition from streaming services. More and more people are cutting the cord and embracing the flexibility and convenience that streaming platforms offer. In this blog post, we will explore the various benefits of cutting cable services and why it may be the right move for you. Cost Savings: One of the most significant advantages of cutting cable services is the potential for cost savings. Cable TV subscriptions can be expensive, often bundled with channels and…
Read MoreLocast is gone. What Next ?
I was enjoying watching our local channels, Good Day Philadelphia using Locast on the morning of September 1 when suddenly the TV froze. As what happened before, I though it must be the internet connections which from experience all I need to do was wait for few minutes. But then nothing, so I do what I usually do if waiting is not working and that is to get out of the Locast app and open the app back again. But this time, when I loaded the locast app, there a…
Read MoreIntroducing 140+ Free TV Channels on TiVo –
Beyond the streaming services and apps you subscribe to, there’s a whole world of free TV, right there on your TiVo Stream 4K or your TiVo DVR. And we really do mean a world of programming. If you have a TiVo, you already have over 140 channels with tens of thousands of hours of free entertainment to choose from, starting this month. This month alone, we’ve added over 70 new Pluto TV channels and introducing a bunch of new programming to the always-growing library of free channels TiVo+ has…
Read MoreLocast Shuts Down — Here’s How To Keep Watching Local TV
Locast — the nonprofit service that streamed local broadcast TV channels from a few dozen major markets — has shut down following summary judgment by a federal court. (That basically means the judge effectively said there’s no way you’re ever going to win this, and there’s absolutely no need for a trial to waste everyone’s time.) Today, Locast sent an email that simply stated the following: Locast Nation: As a nonprofit, Locast was designed from the very beginning to operate in accordance with the strict letter of the law, but…
Read MoreLocast Shuts Down For Now Amid Legal Battle
In a terse email to users this morning, Locast announced it was suspending operations entirely. As a non-profit, Locast was designed from the very beginning to operate in accordance with the strict letter of the law, but in response to the court’s recent rulings, with which we respectfully disagree, we are hereby suspending operations, effective immediately. Thank you. The Streamable has collected other ways you can stream local channels in Locast’s absence. The Streamable contacted Locast’s legal team. “The case will continue, likely including an appeal, to resolve the remaining…
Read MoreFree TV service Locast suspends operations after legal loss
Locast, a service that streamed local TV for free in about three dozen U.S. cities, is suspending operations after losses in court against the broadcast industry By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer September 2, 2021, 10:42 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Locast, a service that streamed local TV for free in about three dozen U.S. cities, suspended its operations Thursday after losses in court against the broadcast industry. The owners of the country’s major broadcast TV networks — ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox…
Read MoreLocast shuts down, but the fight over local channel streaming continues
Locast, a nonprofit service that used a loophole in copyright law to stream local TV channels on the cheap, delivered a blow to cord cutters this week by abruptly suspending its operations. Locast had argued that it was allowed to stream local channels to viewers via its own antennas, using a provision of copyright law that lets nonprofit groups retransmit broadcast signals. The major TV networks—ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox—disagreed, and sued the group nearly two years ago. On Wednesday, a federal judge in New York sided with the networks,…
Read MoreStreaming – NoCable
As streaming becomes more and more popular among cord cutters, these services are starting to carry live local TV channels just like Cable TV always has. Streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu Live, Sling and AT&T TV Now usually have free trials and a month-to-month contracts. Many of these streams can be easily watched on a smartphone, Fire TV, Roku, or Smart TV device. So if a TV antenna will not work for your situation, consider subscribing to one of the streaming services below if they meet your channel and budget needs.
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