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The Modern V-8 Sports Car Destined to Become a Future Icon
Sports cars as we know them are changing. While the shift towards electrification has certainly slowed down in the last year or two, it still feels as if gasoline is on its way out. It is within this context that a coupe with a supercharged V-8 exists as a swansong for all petrolheads. With many brands preparing themselves for an…
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YouTube hires longtime Disney exec to head up live sports
As YouTube prepares to air an exclusive NFL opening week game for free on September 5th, it’s hiring former Disney exec Justin Connolly. He’d most recently been running the streaming services and linear media networks, and will take over as YouTube’s new global head of media and sports, as first reported by Bloomberg, and confirmed by YouTube spokesperson Andrea Faville.…
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Why It’s So Hard to Find Sports on TV
To watch the majority of Yankees games, Lisa needs the YES Network, which is showing 138 of the 162 games this year. We get access to YES through a $160-a-month DirecTV satellite plan. It’s also available via several cable-TV services, including Charter/Spectrum, Comcast/Xfinity, and Verizon Fios. I’ve been wanting to ditch that service for a lower-cost streaming alternative, but it’s…
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MoviePass’ next pivot is basically sports betting for film buffs
For many self-proclaimed cinephiles, enjoying movies has become an odd game of logging titles into Letterboxd and shouting at each other online about box office totals. And now, MoviePass has a plan to capitalize on that energy with a platform built on the blockchain. Today, MoviePass and Mysten Labs announced the imminent launch of Mogul, a new “competitive entertainment experience”…
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How to watch DirecTV Stream anywhere with a VPN – including regional sports networks
DirecTV Stream is one of the best live TV streaming services available in the U.S., especially for sports fans, but it’s now making a concerted effort to shake things up. In recent months, its operator DirecTV has taken steps to not only address long-standing criticisms but to lay down the gauntlet to its rivals, most notably Sling TV, the cable…
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Reliable Used Sports Cars for Under $25,000
A good sports car can make almost any drive more enjoyable, whether it’s carving up winding roads or just cruising along. But a breakdown can quickly turn that enjoyment into frustration. While most of today’s sports cars can deliver the fun without the worry about being stranded on the side of the road, there are still cars and model years…
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Samsung’s Now Bar Is the Sports and Lock Screen Feature I’ve Been Waiting For
Samsung’s new One UI 7 update (Android 15) has a lot to offer, especially on the new Galaxy S25 series. Instead of your average yearly update, this is a big one packed with features. While all the AI goodies are nice, one small change I love is the new “Now Bar,” and here’s why. What Is the Now Bar on…
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Comcast Bundles Sports and News Into a $70/mo Package
Today, Comcast announced a new subscription bundle featuring more than 50 live news, sports, and broadcast channels in exchange for a low flat monthly price. However, you need to be an Xfinity internet customer to access it. The new Sports & News TV bundle also includes 300 hours of cloud DVR storage, a Peacock subscription (8,000+ hours of live sports),…
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DirecTV MySports Could Mark the Beginning of the Sports Streaming Era
DirecTV is now offering MySports, a streaming service for “hardcore” sports fans. The service provides access to over 40 live channels, including local affiliates. More notably, it doesn’t require a satellite TV subscription. Cord-cutting has absolutely ravaged the cable and satellite television markets. Every year, a new batch of consumers transition to the fractured, semi-à la carte world of streaming—a…
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Massive live sports piracy ring with 812 million yearly visits taken offline
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has taken down one of the world’s largest live sports streaming piracy rings, with over 821 million visits last year. ACE says the Markkystreams Vietnam-based operation was the largest illegal sports streaming service it has shut down to date. The piracy ring primarily targeted audiences across the United States and Canada, streaming sports events daily from all the U.S. sports…
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