All articles tagged with #cord cutters
The article explains how to watch The Masters 2026 Day 1 using free trials and streaming combos (DIRECTV and Prime Video), with ESPN TV coverage starting at 3 p.m. ET. It notes Prime Video’s early coverage and a slate of morning streams via Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, and DIRECTV. It also lists Round 1 tee times and highlights contenders like Rory McIlroy (defending champ), Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Scottie Scheffler.
This piece surveys 10 free ad-supported streaming (FAST) platforms for 2026, highlighting The Roku Channel, The Archive, Philo Free Channels, Prime Video's Free tier, Samsung TV Plus, TCL+, Plex, YOW.tv, Sling Freestream, and MyFree DIRECTV. They offer live channels and on-demand libraries with varying features—most have no subscription, some include DVR, device integration, and regional variations—so cord-cutters should try one platform for a week to see what surprises they find.
A guide to nine streaming services for 2026 that mix big-budget originals with niche libraries to save money and diversify watching, highlighting Arrow Player, Philo, Daily Burn, Dropout, Apple TV+, BFI Player Classics, PBS Masterpiece, Paramount+, and MHz Choice + Topic, with pricing, trial details, and reasons to watch—from curated cult cinema and live-TV alternatives to fitness libraries, indie comedy, prestige drama, and international mysteries.
'RuPaul’s Drag Race' season 18 faces streaming challenges for cord-cutters, as it airs on MTV without a dedicated live streaming option and is only available on Paramount+ months after airing, causing frustration among fans who must rely on costly third-party services or live TV options.
YouTube TV is offering a limited-time promotion where eligible subscribers can get the Base Plan for $49.99/month for two months, saving $66 overall, as part of a strategic effort to attract and retain viewers amid a competitive streaming landscape.
Fox Corporation is launching Fox One, a new streaming service on August 21 that offers live and on-demand access to Fox's news, sports, and entertainment content for $19.99/month or $199.99/year, targeting cord-cutters and cord-never audiences, and includes access to NFL and MLB games aired on Fox networks.
Fox, Disney's ESPN, and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up to launch a sports streaming platform targeting cord-cutters and cord-nevers, offering a skinnier sports bundle with popular live sports at a cheaper price than traditional cable packages. With an estimated 60-70 million cord-cutter and cord-never households in the U.S., the joint venture aims to tap into the growing market of sports fans turning to internet alternatives. The move reflects the accelerating shift away from traditional pay-TV models, with Disney also planning to offer a stand-alone ESPN streaming app.
Tablo's new DVR and antenna bundle is currently on sale for the first time on Amazon, offering a 15% discount. Priced at $109.95, down from $129.95, the bundle includes a DVR with new features and the ability to be used without a monthly fee. The Tablo DVR allows users to watch, pause, and record live broadcasts from an indoor TV antenna and a selection of free streaming TV channels, with 128GB of onboard recording storage. It is compatible with various devices and offers over 40 additional channels compared to a TV antenna alone, all without any subscriptions or hidden fees.
TCL has launched a new free streaming service called TCLtv+, offering over 200 live channels and over 1500 on-demand movies and TV shows. The service will feature content from major providers such as NBCUniversal and Scripps Media, with new titles added weekly. Initially available on TCL TVs with Google TV, support for Roku TVs and Fire TVs will be added soon. No subscriptions, fees, or logins are required to access TCLtv+.
The 76th annual Tony Awards will air live on CBS on June 11, with a pre-show streaming live on Pluto TV and the main ceremony broadcast live on CBS and streaming simultaneously on Paramount+. Cord-cutters can also watch on live TV streaming platforms that carry a local CBS affiliate. The ceremony will feature performances from this year's hottest shows and a special performance for the 2023 Tony Award lifetime achievement recipients. The ceremony will be entirely unscripted due to the WGA strike.
ESPN is preparing to offer its flagship channel as a subscription-based streaming service directly to cable cord-cutters in the coming years, a move that could have significant implications for the company and the broader television industry. This comes as more consumers reject higher prices on their favorite subscription streaming and delivery services.