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08/23/2025

🚗⚡️ Big Opportunity for Bar & Restaurant Owners: Introducing Amptra Charging! ⚡️🚗

We’re excited to announce the launch of Amptra Charging—the smart solution for attracting more customers and increasing dwell time at your venue! With more drivers going electric every day, offering convenient EV charging at your establishment sets you apart and keeps guests coming back.

Why partner with Amptra?

Easy-to-use app for real-time locations & payments

Boosts foot traffic and customer satisfaction

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Support from our expert team every step of the way

Stand out from the competition and add value for your guests. Reach out to learn how Amptra Charging can power your growth. The future of hospitality is here!

08/22/2025

Friday's Weekly Recap, a lot have changed in the world of Streaming this week. Here is a quick recap of all the changes.

Major Platform Features & Launches
ESPN launches standalone streaming service: ESPN has officially launched a direct-to-consumer platform, offering subscribers access to 12 networks with more than 47,000 live events annually. New app features include 'Verts' (vertical, TikTok-style highlight reels), multiview capabilities (watch multiple games at once), fantasy, betting, and shopping integrations. 'StreamCenter' lets viewers sync real-time stats and deals to their TV screen, and use their mobile device as a controller.

Personalization & Interactivity: ESPN’s new app includes a customizable SportsCenter feed and real-time stat overlays. Key sports like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and global soccer are included.

Streaming Service Changes & Promotions
YouTube TV and Hulu Live TV: Regular price is now $82.99/month, with aggressive August promos for new customers to entice signups before fall sports.

Xfinity & DirecTV “Sports-only” packages: Standalone streaming bundles now available, focusing mostly on sports and news channels. Fubo is expected to launch its own sports streaming plan later this year, reportedly at lower prices than competitors.

Sign-up Discounts: Most live TV services are offering discounts or free trials for new users in August.

Updates on Channel Offerings
Paramount+ expands live channels: Now features 31 live channels, broadening its direct-to-consumer appeal.

Peacock adds live channels: Peacock adds six new live options—including ION and Court TV—to its platform.

Cable Network Shutdowns: Four cable TV networks are shutting down in August as cord cutting accelerates. Warner Bros. Discovery is among those reducing their cable footprint.

Pricing & Rate Updates
Apple TV+ price increases: Starting today, Apple TV+ raises its subscription cost.

Peacock rate hike: Peacock raised its annual prices by $30 this summer, now $109.99 for Premium and $169.99 for Premium Plus.

Industry-wide price hikes: Recent months saw most major live TV streaming services increase monthly rates, now ranging $82.99–$84.99/month for top packages; Sling remains lower at $45.99/month with fewer channels.

08/21/2025

Now for the NFL fans, Fox One also launched today, so if you want to stream the Bears games without a major subscription this is your best option.

Fox One" is the new all-in-one streaming service from Fox Corporation launching August 21, 2025, offering live and on-demand access to the full FOX portfolio—news, sports, and entertainment—for $19.99/month with a 7-day free trial.

Key features:

Streams live sports, breaking news, and top entertainment from FOX brands—FOX News, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, FOX Weather, FOX Business, FOX Local Stations, the Fox Network, and more.

Highly personalized experience: Smart AI integrations power content recommendations, search, and flexible viewing (e.g., catch up from highlights, hide scores to avoid spoilers, unlimited cloud DVR).

Bundling options: Add FOX Nation or B1G+ for more content. Starting October 2, bundle with ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service for $39.99/month, providing a comprehensive package of all FOX and ESPN live offerings.

Supported devices: iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio smart TVs, Xbox.

No original content at launch—focus is access to existing FOX shows, sports, and news.

Annual plan ($199.99/year) and bundle discounts available.

You can sign up directly at fox.com/foxone or via supported devices. All subscribers start with a 7-day free trial; existing FOX Nation members can access content on FOX One using their current credentials, or upgrade to a bundle.

08/21/2025

ESPN Unlimited officially launched today! With the college football season starting this weekend this is probably the best value right now for college football fans.

ESPN Unlimited is a new streaming plan launched by ESPN as of August 21, 2025, offering comprehensive access to all ESPN content without the need for a traditional cable or satellite TV subscription. Here's what you need to know:

What You Get:

Access to all of ESPN's linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network.

ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, ACCNX.

Over 47,000 live events annually, on-demand replays, studio shows, original programming, and more.

Major U.S. sports like NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, top-tier college football/basketball, tennis and golf majors, WWE, and postseason coverage from major leagues.

Pricing:

ESPN Unlimited Plan: $29.99/month or $299.99/year.

Bundles are available with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99/month (with ads) for the first 12 months, and an ad-free bundle is available for $38.99/month.

Other Plan:

ESPN Select Plan ($11.99/month or $119.99/year): Access to ESPN+ content only, including 32,000+ live sports events but with fewer networks and marquee events.

How to Subscribe:

Directly on the ESPN website, or through bundles on Disney+ and Hulu.

Many TV streaming providers like Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, Spectrum TV, and streaming-only DIRECTV may include ESPN Unlimited in their packages.

App and Streaming Experience:

Enhanced ESPN app with personalized features, multiview, fantasy/betting integration, and more.

Both the Unlimited and Select plans include ads during live events and shows, though Disney+/Hulu ad settings depend on bundle choice.

You don’t need a pay-TV provider for ESPN Unlimited; you can sign up as a direct-to-consumer streaming customer.

06/15/2024

Peacock is currently offering a 1 year subscription for $19.99. This is a $40 savings off their normal subscription.

Peacock is currently showing the US Open this weekend. During the summer they will have the Olympics from Paris. They constantly have great movies and shows like Yellowston.

This is a great value for summer entertainment.

05/15/2024

Golf's second major starts this Thursday at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, KY. ESPN's networks will carry the live coverage starting at 7am Thursday and Friday. For Cord Cutters ESPN+ will stream the early groups before switching to ESPN and ESPN2 later in the day. Over the weekend ESPN will carry the morning groups before switching over to CBS in the afternoon.

Verizon customers may qualify for free or discounted ESPN+ package.

03/19/2024

March Madness starts this week and it is easier than ever to stream every game.

Roku's College Basketball Zone is your one stop for every games and future schedules. Today Wagner and Howard kick things off at 5:40pm for the play in games.

https://www.roku.com/blog/march-madness

01/31/2024

As you know CBS is broadcasting the Super Bowl next weekend. You can also stream the Big Game via Paramount+ for your party. Paramount+ is currently offering a free trial month (usually 7 days) Take advantage now of all their great content like Yellowjackets, 1883&1923. They will also be streaming the Grammy's this Sunday.

Watch thousands of hit movies and episodes of your favorite shows, all in one place. Stream it all on Paramount+. Try 7 days free.

01/31/2024

Roku has some great sales leading up to this year's Super Bowl. One of my favorite devices is selling for $39 through February 10th. This is a portable device you can also take on the road with you.