CCW 3/26/2021: Peacock’s desperate measures
Eight months after the nationwide launch of Peacock, you still can’t officially download the app on Fire TV devices, and even Peacock reps seem exasperated about it.
Author: Jared Newman
CCW 3/19/2021: Your questions, answered
Most of the time, I respond to readers’ questions in private, but this week I wanted to do something a bit different.
CCW 3/12/2021: CBS’s free streaming app
While the launch of Paramount+ got all the attention—perhaps undeservedly, given that it’s just a rebranded CBS All Access—the bigger news slipped under the radar.
CCW 3/5/2021: A savior for sports fans?
By letting people bet on the games they’re watching, TV providers may have found a new audience to help pay for live sports.
CCW 2/26/2021: Streaming TV’s invisible annoyance
While inconsistent sound levels are hardly a new issue in the audio/video world, streaming services seem to have exacerbated the problem by putting so many different companies in charge of the experience.
CCW 2/19/2021: Fire TV’s upcoming overhaul
If you have a Fire TV streaming player, your home screen could look a lot different next month as Amazon rolls out its biggest interface overhaul in more than four years.
CCW 2/12/2021: The lure of the long-term commitment
The launch of Paramount+ is still a few weeks away, but ViacomCBS would really like to lock you into its streaming service right now.
CCW 2/5/2021: Streaming DVR just got better
While not everyone needs what PlayOn has to offer, it’s worth considering if you want more control over your cord-cutting setup.
CCW 1/29/2021: Sneaky cable fees continue
Cable companies still advertise prices far below what you’ll actually pay, and some of them avoid revealing their true prices until the last possible moment.
CCW 1/22/2021: Antenna TV’s overhaul and an update from Jared
I would advise against blowing your budget on ATSC 3.0 gear right now, or delaying your cord-cutting plans just for the sake of future-proofing.