Mike Snider
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Netflix adds 8.8 million new subscribers, 'The Witcher' tracks as most-viewed new series
Netflix added 8.76 million new subscribers, more than expected. Growth came despite the arrival of new streaming competitors Disney+ and Apple TV+. → Read More
Robocalls hit 58.5 billion in 2019, up 22%. Residents in some states get 2 or more daily
Robocalls continued to rise in 2019. While Washington, D.C., and Louisiana averaged most per person, Texas got the most; West Virginia increased most. → Read More
Hold my wine: Vino is on the decline. So what did you drink in 2019, America?
Americans drank and spent more on alcoholic beverages in 2019. Wine drinking fell, but hard seltzers, spirits, craft beer and low-alcohol beer rose. → Read More
Move over, wine. Americans were reaching for more hard seltzers and hard liquor in 2019
Overall, Americans drank more and spent more on alcoholic beverages in 2019. But wine consumption fell for the first time in 25 years. → Read More
Robocalls continue to rise, and these states get the most: Where does yours rank?
As people seek to make money off robocalls, Maryland and Nevada are the states most annoyed by the unwanted intrusions. Where do other states rank? → Read More
Cutting the cord: As prices go up, here's how you can still save money streaming
With so many streaming choices – Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube TV – and prices going up, can cord-cutting save you money? Yes, but hurdles remain. → Read More
Unbundling: Verizon makes it easier to get internet, TV in response to cord-cutting
The telecom company hopes to shake up the industry by unbundling broadband, pay TV and phone services, a nod to those looking to cut the cord. → Read More
Cutting the cord will cost you a bit more as Sling TV gets price increase
Live streaming service Sling TV has raised its monthly prices, while also adding channels including Fox News. This follows competitors' price hikes. → Read More
Video games in 2030: Will I still need a console game system? That depends
Cloud-based video games are prevalent and subscription services let you stream games just as you do Netflix. The future for consoles? Partly cloudy. → Read More
Craigslist: There's finally a mobile app for that on iOS and Android
Online classified ad website Craigslist, founded in 1995, has finally gotten an app. Official apps landed in the Google Play and App Store this week. → Read More
Curing all disease is goal of Facebook CEO Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan's initiative
With The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan hope to eradicate illness by the end of the century. → Read More
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg says the social network should not be 'censoring politicians'
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan told CBS This Morning's Gayle King that Facebook should not ban political ads. → Read More
Thanksgiving Day dinner: Tips for cooking turkey, serving a safe, succulent holiday meal
Health officials are warning Thanksgiving cooks to take care in prepping and cooking the holiday turkey, one year after a massive salmonella scare. → Read More
Black Friday: What streaming video device is best for you and can you get a deal?
Whether new to streaming or looking to upgrade your player, Black Friday is a good time to shop for devices from Roku, Amazon, Apple or Google. → Read More
Black Friday streaming music deals: Amazon Music, Tidal for 99 cents, and SiriusXM for $1
Black Friday brings deals for streaming music services include bargains on Tidal, Spotify, Amazon Music, SiriusXM and other subscription services. → Read More
Charles Schwab reportedly seeking to buy TD Ameritrade in $26 billion deal
Charles Schwab is reportedly offering $26 billion for TD Ameritrade -- a deal that would combine two of the nation's largest discount brokers. → Read More
Charles Schwab reportedly seeking to buy TD Ameritrade in $26 billion deal
Charles Schwab is reportedly offering $26 billion for TD Ameritrade -- a deal that would combine two of the nation's largest discount brokers. → Read More
Vegan sues Burger King because Impossible Whopper is cooked on same grill as beef burgers
A vegan is suing Burger King, charging it is deceptive because the fast food restaurant chain grills its plant-based burgers with beef burgers. → Read More
Video games' big night gets its nominee list for The Game Awards
The Oscars for video games, the Game Awards, announced its nominees for the top video games of 2019. "Death Stranding," got the most nominations. → Read More
Google Stadia video game streaming service goes live Tuesday with 22 games
Google's Stadia cloud service ($129.99, controller, Chromecast Ultra, 3-month subscription) lets you play video games online without a game console. → Read More