I’m still test driving Sling TV and while I’m enjoying the service, I can’t see myself continuing to use it when I have to pay $20/month for it after the free trial runs out. If you’re using Sling TV, what do you think of it? Let me know in the comments.
Here are the highlights from the cord cutting world from the past few days.
Netflix Released House of Cards Season 3 Early – A colossal fuck-up led Netflix to leak all of the third season of House of Cards early. It was quickly pulled from the service before anyone could watch a full episode or capture any of it. (Via Gizmodo)
Netflix Launches in Cuba..and it’s Expensive – Netflix has launched in Cuba and it costs $8…which is nearly half of the $20 monthly wage people who live in Cuba earn. (Via Engadget)
Stream Classic Movies with Shout Factory – If you’re looking for offbeat and cult viewing, check out Shout Factory. They have a lot of stuff for free (ad supported) like Mystery Science Theater 3000. (Via Lifehacker)
How Much Better is the Raspberry Pi 2? – How does the Raspberry Pi 2 compare to the older Raspberry Pi Model B? Turns out, pretty well! It actually functions as a usable computer now. (Via Lifehacker)
Sling TV Registration Open to Everyone – Dish Network has opened its virtual doors to its Sling TV streaming service to everyone. Register for a $7 free trial and see what it’s like to go back to paying for live television. (Via Engadget)
People are Pissed about Shomi and CraveTV – Canadian people are pissed that Bell and Rogers’ streaming services require you to have antiquated cable and satellite subscriptions to use them. (Via iPhone in Canada)
Netflix Making Legend of Zelda Series – Apparently Netflix will make a live-action Legend of Zelda series, based on the popular series of Nintendo video games. (Via Kotaku)
Standalone ESPN Service Not Coming Anytime Soon – According to Disney’s CEO, a standalone version of ESPN’s streaming service won’t be coming soon. So, if you want to stream live ESPN programming, might as well sign up for Sling TV. (Via Engadget)
Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down Headed to Netflix – The guy who did Moulin Rouge and Romeo+Juliet is doing a Netflix series. It takes place in the ’70s and will have singing and dancing. (Via Engadget)
