Sling TV raises its prices but adds a few more channels

Sling TV is a worthy choice for viewers who want live TV -- the service offers plenty of channels, doesn't lock customers into long-term contracts and is one of the cheapest options out there. But now it might be a little bit harder for Sling to conv...

NBC’s Peacock streaming service might include live video

NBC might rely on more than a mix of free and paid tiers to reel you into watching its Peacock service. CNBC sources say the plan is to launch the app or website by immediately playing video, including live material -- you might see NBC News Now bef...

PlayStation Vue is the canary in the cord-cutting coal mine

We knew this day would come. Sony will officially shut down PlayStation Vue on January 30th, 2020, following days of rumors and years of whispers about the longevity of the on-demand, OTT television service. PlayStation Vue offers a mix of live and s...

ESPN+ was already an insane deal, now it has the Bundesliga

The dust had just settled from Bayern Munich's 7-2 thumping of Tottenham when ESPN made arguably its biggest ESPN+ announcement to date. Starting with the 2020 season, ESPN+ will be the home of the Bundesliga in the US and fans will be able to stream...

YouTube TV is now available on Amazon Fire TV devices

Google and Amazon don't have the warmest relationship, but they've been patching things up recently. Amazon reinstated support for YouTube on its Fire TV platform in July, while Google enabled Amazon Prime video streaming through Chromecast devices....

Satechi unveils smart TV box for streaming content


Satechi has announced the launch of a new set top box for video streamers called the Satechi Smart TV Box. The device is available now for $109.99. It uses the XBMC media management app for streaming...

Facebook adds trending topics to site


Facebook adds trending topics to site to tell users what people are posting about NEW YORK (AP) — In a move that echoes Twitter, Facebook is adding a feature to its service that lets...
    






Air Travel Industry’s New Year’s Resolutions: A Report Card


Two years ago at New Year’s, I dreamed a beautiful dream of 12 resolutions for the air travel industry. As 2014 begins, let’s ride the Way Back Machine to revisit those resolutions and see whether my...