Making television easy again. By Phillip Swann
Q. Sometimes when I’m watching Sling TV, the show stops and I get this spinning wheel in the middle of the picture. Is there anyway to get rid of that so the show doesn’t get interrupted? What causes it? — Vic, Chicago, Illinois. Vic, the ‘spinning wheel’ is an occasional occurrence when watching any live
Q. I’ve stayed with YouTube TV even though they raised the price. But will they have the Marquee Sports channel that has the Cubs on it? If the answer is no, I think I’m gone. — Bobby, Evanston, Illinois. Bobby, as you note, YouTube TV just raised the price of its monthly service from $50
Sling TV has targeted YouTube TV and FuboTV subscribers who are upset with this week’s price increases by offering a one-year price guarantee for new and existing customers. YouTube TV this week raised its monthly price from $50 to $65, a 30 percent increase. FuboTV, a smaller live streaming service, also hiked its monthly prices
Q. So tell me, Mr. Answer Man, why on earth did YouTube TV raised their price. I only subscribed because it was lower than the cable guy. What are they thinking??!! — Carmen, Marina Del Rey. Carmen, I feel your pain. But the reason that YouTube TV yesterday raised its monthly subscription price from $50
Q. I can’t believe they raised the price of YouTube TV again. $65 a month. That is ridiculous. Do you know how to cancel it? Because I want to cancel it right now! — Bernie, Norfolk, Virginia. Bernie, you are not alone. Social media is overflowing this morning with complaints about YouTube TV’s decision to
YouTube TV today announced that it’s raising its monthly subscription price from $49.99 to $64.99, a 30 percent increase. In a blog post, the streaming service said the new price will take effect today for new subscribers. Existing customers will see the new monthly fee in the next billing cycle on or after July 30.
Q. I’ve been having trouble watching YouTube TV lately on my Roku. The picture stops and starts and sometimes I can’t log in. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix this? — Jerry, Yonkers, New York. Jerry, for starters, I must note that live streaming services, such as YouTube TV, are at the
Q. I have HBO through Hulu on my Roku and I am supposed to get HBO Max, too. But I can’t seem to find the extra programming that everyone is talking about on HBO Max like Friends. What am I missing here? — Christi, Taos, New Mexico. Christi, welcome to the confusing world of HBO
Q. I am thinking of getting YouTube TV, but I was wondering if you can fast-forward past the ads like you can on my cable DVR? I have gotten very used to doing that, so there’s no way I’m turning back now. — Carl, Bowie, Maryland. Carl, before I answer, a little background on YouTube
MLB.TV is now providing free access to every game played in the 2018 and 2019 seasons to help Coronavirus shut-ins pass the time. You can stream more than 4,800 games (plus post-season action) by simply creating an account at MLB.TV. (No credit card is required.) But if you’re a fan of old timey baseball, as
MLB.TV is helping Coronavirus shut-ins get their baseball fix by providing free access to every game played in the 2018 and 2019 seasons. That means you can stream more than 4,800 games (plus post-season action) by simply creating an account at MLB.TV. There is no charge for access to the 2018-19 seasons nor do you
Q. I read your article about YouTube TV making our regional sports channel not available in our area because of money. That steams me and I want to know if there’s another way to get my Texas Rangers. — Fran, Lubbock, Texas. Fran, I’m afraid that YouTube TV is putting the screws to you twice.