Cut out the sports, news and local channels, and suddenly live TV is cheaper than ever. A new multichannel live TV streaming service called Philo launches today, and it’s just $16 per month. That’s the least-expensive of its kind yet, undercutting former lowball champ Sling TV, which starts at $20. Philo is less than half …
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Netflix said Friday it’s dropping plans to pursue a second stand-up special with comedian Louis C.K., following a report about claims he engaged in sexual misconduct dating back about two decades. “The allegations made by several women in The New York Times about Louis C.K.’s behavior are disturbing,” a Netflix representative said in a statement Friday. “Louis’ unprofessional and inappropriate …
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YouTube TV, the $35-per-month live TV service aimed at cable cord cutters, launched in April. At the time I lauded its potential, but complained about the experience on an actual TV: namely, the need to stream using a Chromecast and a phone as the remote control. Competitors in the fast-moving TV streaming space launched with TV apps for Roku, Apple …
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the World Series for the first time since 1988. The Houston Astros are returning to the World Series for only the second time in franchise history — and the team’s first as a member of the American League. The Dodgers won 104 games this year on the strength of having baseball’s best pitcher, …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET It’s been a little over a year since I last wrote about SelectTV, so …
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In the American League Championship Series, MLB’s shortest player and MVP candidate (Jose Altuve at 5 feet 6 inches) leads the Houston Astros against the New York Yankees, who employ MLB’s tallest player and MVP candidate (all rise for the 6 feet 7 inches tall Aaron Judge). Meanwhile, in the National League, baseball’s best pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, and the Los …
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Watch out, Netflix and Hulu: There’s a new streaming service in town. And it could have everything movie and TV fans want. Launching Thursday, Movies Anywhere is a new all-in-one service that will bring some of the world’s biggest movie studios and digital streaming platforms together into the one platform, meaning US viewers can watch content bought from multiple services …
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Streaming service Hulu is expanding its original programming into the growing field of esports. According to a Hulu press release, its partner will be ESL, one of the largest esports leagues, which offers competitions in games like Counter-Strike, DOTA 2 and Overwatch. The new shows will cover sports-talk content, behind-the-scenes documentaries and game highlights. In its press release, Hulu quotes …
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The competition between two major streaming services is heating up. While Netflix announced last week that it’s raising the price of its standard subscription plan, Hulu is offering new subscribers a price cut as of Sept. 21. Hulu lowered prices for its entry-level plan. Sarah Tew/CNET According to Hulu’s website, until Jan. 9, subscribers can sign up for the entry-level …
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It’s time for your weekly guide to finding out what to watch online. If you’re new to this series, there’s a podcast below that lets you know what’s been newly added or coming up soon. Sometimes we include trivia, sometimes we just try to pack in as much info as you can in a minute or two. Crackle.com has some fun …
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