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Six companies fined $4.19 million for using bots to buy tickets to New York shows5/12/2017
New York AG Eric Schneiderman vows to continue fighting the 'rigged' ticketing system
There’s nothing quite like a good Broadway show or tickets to a live concert, but consumers have found it difficult to secure online tickets recently becau… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
Comcast and Charter Communications explore joint wireless service5/8/2017
Cable TV firms may see their futures in streaming content
Instead of shrinking, consumers' choices when it comes to wireless services may be growing. Two huge cable TV companies, Comcast and Charter Communications… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
Pay TV providers adapting to cord-cutting environment5/3/2017
It enables cord-cutting consumers to better mix and match their TV options
Dish Network's first quarter earnings report may sum up the problems and opportunities for cable TV providers in the age of cord-cutting.Dish reported… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
Officials consider adding an admissions fee for the Metropolitan Museum of Art4/27/2017
The move could alienate tourists and generate public backlash
For many years, lovers of art have been able to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see some of their favorite masterpieces at no cost. However, that m… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
Court order blocks release of new Prince EP4/21/2017
A lawsuit claims that a music engineer who worked on the unreleased tracks had no right to make them public
It’s been nearly a year since renowned pop artist Prince passed away from an opioid overdose. Fans mourned the music icon’s death by rushing to sites like… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
Sling TV links up with LG smart TVs4/19/2017
Cutting the cord to cable TV is getting easier
For entertainment consumers who want to try to get along without a big pay-TV bill each month, the task may be a little easier.Sling TV has announced i… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
New threat to America: TV, movie writers may go on strike4/6/2017
Would despondent Democrats survive without late-night shows mocking Trump?
You could throw most writers into the sea and no one would much care, but what if all the TV writers went on strike? Who would fill the nightly airwaves wi… continue readingBy James R. Hood
Classic Beatles album scheduled for re-release4/6/2017
It was 50 years ago today, that Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play...
Here's a wake-up call for aging Baby Boomers who might not be aware of how quickly time is passing. On June 1, it will be a half-century since The Beatles… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
April, 2017
Cord cutting may be getting easier4/3/2017
Verizon reportedly planning to launch streaming TV network
March, 2017
Old and the young increasingly call the shots in Hollywood3/30/2017
Today's young adult seems to prefer to stay in and watch Netflix
NFL proposes changes to improve the pace of games3/23/2017
Changes to commercials, replays, and clock management could keep the action moving
Rare Frank Zappa albums to be re-released3/17/2017
A new generation will get a taste of the pioneering rock artist
A non-sports fan's guide to filling out a March Madness bracket3/13/2017
Filling out a good bracket requires a little knowledge and a lot of luck
Turner Broadcasting explains why it muted Justin Timberlake during music awards3/8/2017
It was the f-bomb that was muted, the network said
YouTube announces launch of its own streaming TV service3/1/2017
YouTube TV will offer yet another alternative to traditional cable programming
February, 2017
Facebook reportedly considering link-up with Major League Baseball2/22/2017
Published reports say the social media company may carry games this season
Consumers increasing their influence in music industry2/7/2017
Billboard, Pandora link shows the times they are a changin'
Australian boxing fans in trouble for Facebook livestreaming2/6/2017
Just because it's possible to livestream copyrighted video doesn't make it legal
Spectrum customers lose Univision channels in fee dispute2/2/2017
The dispute comes at a time of heightened political sensitivity among Latinos
NY sues Spectrum-Time Warner for overpromising, underdelivering2/1/2017
The company is accused of promising speeds it knew it couldn't deliver
January, 2017
GOP acts to save the set-top box, nix consumer choice1/27/2017
Republican lawmakers deep-six Obama plan to free cable subscribers from set-top box rental
Super Bowl parties don't have to be built around alcohol1/25/2017
A growing sobriety movement seeks to transform the annual sports ritual
DISH teams with Amazon for a voice-controlled remote1/3/2017
Systems with a Hopper DVR can pair it with Amazon's Alexa
December, 2016
Judge refuses to dismiss Comcast lawsuit12/28/2016
Washington State has charged the company's 'protection plan' is deceptive
Facebook will start labeling disputed news postings12/15/2016
The laissez-faire attitude of social media has been blamed for spreading lies and untruths far and wide
Official sentiment may be shifting on AT&T-Time Warner merger12/8/2016
Lawmakers show skepticism, but not opposition, at Senate hearing
Congress to hold hearings on AT&T-Time Warner merger12/6/2016
Company facing skeptical lawmakers and president-elect
Five dead giveaways that what you're reading is 'fake news'12/5/2016
When you know these stories are designed to manipulate you, they're easier to spot
November, 2016
New York law creates harsher penalties for users of ticket bots11/30/2016
Lawmakers hope that consumers will no longer have to compete with software when buying tickets
AT&T to launch new video streaming services11/29/2016
It could make it easier to cut the cord
NFL agrees to stop setting ticket price floors11/18/2016
Settlement with New York ends a practice that had driven up ticket prices
Is the AT&T-Time Warner merger dead on arrival?11/10/2016
Both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are lining up against it
October, 2016
DirecTV Now will provide 100 channels for $3510/25/2016
AT&T says the bargain-priced service will debut later this year
FCC fines Comcast $2.3 million for billing errors10/11/2016
The company billed customers for services they had not ordered, an investigation found
Netflix original content up, movie titles down10/3/2016
Catalog down more than 50 percent
September, 2016
Actors' ages become protected information in California9/27/2016
A new state law requires content providers to take down age information in some circumstances
FCC prepares to vote on freeing consumers from cable set-top boxes9/8/2016
A free app would substitute for the expensive and bulky boxes
August, 2016
Mozilla supports FCC's open set-top box proposal 8/19/2016
Technology companies are lined up against pay-TV and cable interests
Pokémon Go distractions lead to real-life consequences8/18/2016
Research shows that players are more likely to get into an accident by being less aware
Hulu free video content moving to Yahoo8/9/2016
Company will shift focus to Hulu Premium
Comcast objects to FCC proposal to restrict 'pay-for-privacy' broadband pricing8/3/2016
ISPs want consumers to pay extra to avoid being tracked for advertising purposes
July, 2016
Nintendo to release mini version of classic NES console7/14/2016
The system will come with 30 classic games
June, 2016
Two huge entertainment companies are joining forces6/30/2016
Lionsgate is acquiring Starz for $4.4 billion
Senators blast cable TV providers over refund policies6/24/2016
Cable TV one issue that unites Senate Republicans and Democrats
Tribune Media stations, WGN America go dark on Dish6/13/2016
The stations and Dish are fighting over fees, leaving consumers in the dark
Telecom providers major source of consumer angst6/1/2016
Cable TV companies disliked only slightly less than ISPs
May, 2016
Charter gets final approval to acquire Time Warner5/13/2016
California's approval was the last hurdle to closing the transaction
Amazon launches Video Direct to compete with YouTube5/10/2016
Want to be a movie producer? Now's your chance.
Hulu expands original programming in challenge to networks5/5/2016
Streaming video service edges closer to becoming a "real" network
Why you're probably paying too much to watch TV5/2/2016
Switching providers and dropping channels can help you save
February, 2016
Super Bowl 50 ads just not that memorable2/8/2016
This year, the game might have been better than the commercials
DraftKings takes its games to the UK2/5/2016
Will allow North American players to compete against those in Britain
September, 2015
Where's the TV guy? Dish lets you track him9/22/2015
Uber-like app frees up customers' time, eliminates guesswork
February, 2015
A Monopoly game with real money? Oui, but only in France2/9/2015
Hasbro is celebrating the game's 80th anniversary with real euros
January, 2015
Have movie theaters gotten too expensive?1/15/2015
Survey finds more than half of consumers find movie tickets too expensive
December, 2014
Sirius XM to pay $3.8 million to settle misleading advertising claims12/4/2014
Consumers complained they were misled and had trouble canceling their agreements
November, 2014
CBS News launches streaming video news channel11/6/2014
The move brings live network-quality news to the Web for the first time
March, 2013
Ready for March Madness? If not, get an app3/19/2013
We put together some cool apps for creating brackets and keeping abreast of all the games
CNN, Fox, MSNBC scrap news for commentary, study finds3/18/2013
MSNBC is the most blatantly opinionated, Pew researchers report
Catapult Distribution: An ideal site for the independent musician3/6/2013
Instead of trying to get songs into iTunes and getting turned down, use a middleman
February, 2013
Why are some news outlets covering such foolishness?2/22/2013
From lip-syncing "scandals" to taking sips of water -- what happened to the news?
How to stay safe in a night club2/6/2013
After the tragedy in Brazil where over 235 people died, it's time to take another look at club safety
December, 2012
Newtown 7th grader launches move against violent video games12/21/2012
Says playing the games is 'rude and disrespectful' to the families of the Newtown victims
November, 2012
Black Friday Emerson TVs causing problems a year later11/23/2012
Emerson's flat screens are coming up flat for many consumers
October, 2012
Hulu and Hulu Plus: Good Enough to Replace Cable Television?10/26/2012
The company offers some pretty good features for a low cost--but is that enough?
September, 2012
16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom: Do These Shows Hurt or Help Teenagers?9/26/2012
Some experts believe the show is just what teens need to educate them about pregnancy
Some of the Coolest Home-Bars You'll See9/10/2012
From portable bars to room-sized varieties, bar designers are getting awfully creative
Study: Reality TV Is Making Us Meaner and Meaner as a Culture9/6/2012
Shows like the "Real Housewives" and "Basketball Wives" are doing us no good at all, researchers say.
September, 2011
Who Liked the 9/11 Ads? You Did9/13/2011
Consumers loved the Clydesdale tribute
August, 2006
Satellite TV Gains on Cable8/16/2006
Bundled Digital Cable Services Increasingly Popular
April, 2006
Legally Downloadable Movies Come With Heavy Restrictions4/4/2006
January, 2006
Coldplay Can't Play: Band's New CD Comes with Onerous Limitations1/4/2006
Band's New CD Comes with Onerous Limitations