A while ago, Streameast hit the headlines when the US law enforcement authorities seized its main domains. The popular sports streaming site plans to challenge the action in court. Streameast has been one of the go-to platforms for sports enthusiasts looking for free live sports. Its popularity peaked in May 2024 when Lebron James, one… Read More »
How to Use TikTok in USA the Easy Way
TikTok has been the talk of town for the last week because of uncertainty about its future, which has resulted from legal battles with the US government. The government wanted the app banned because of national security concerns unless ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, sold it to a US entity. The video-sharing app went dark for… Read More »
Streameast Domains Seized by Feds!
The Feds seized Streameast’s main domains in what the site operators termed a targeted takedown. On the other hand, the US government’s Homeland Security Investigations accuses the site of reproducing and distributing copyrighted material. Despite the takedown, Streameast is back online via alternative domains, assuring users that a backup plan is always in place. It… Read More »
How to Install Sky News on FireStick for Free News
I prepared this guide to show you how to install Sky News on FireStick. This guide will work for all Amazon Fire TV devices, such as FireStick 4K, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and FireStick Lite. What Is Sky News Sky News is a British free-to-air channel owned by Sky Group. The… Read More »
Kape Technologies Seals the Deal with ExpressVPN for $936 Million
Kape Technologies PLC announced on Monday that it will acquire ExpressVPN for $936 million. The deal is expected to widen Kape’s customer base from 3 million to 6 million. The acquisition will also aim at creating a “premium digital privacy and security player” best positioned to capitalize on the expected market growth. Kape will pay… Read More »
IPTV Smarters Pro Removed from Google Play Store – Now What?
As per the order of Spain’s court, IPTV Smarters Pro has been removed from the Google Play Store. Initially, the case was filed by the Spanish football league giant, La Liga. Story Behind IPTV Smarters Pro Removal La Liga has been cracking down on pirated streams and services for several years. They are specifically targeting… Read More »
USTVGO Shuts Down Without Warning – What’s Next?
Users of the popular streaming service USTVGO have been left stranded as the service appears to have shut down. A 2021 Nagra report listed this streaming service as one of the most visited streaming sites in the U.S. This leaves users questioning why the providers have taken that turn. Recently unofficial streaming sites like USTVGO… Read More »
FireStick 4K Max: 40% Faster with Wi-Fi 6 (Full Specifications)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k, which is considered one of the most popular streaming devices on the market (at least in the US), is getting an upgrade. The eCommerce giant just announced the launch of Fire TV Stick 4K Max. This power-packed streaming device will officially release on 7th October and is now available for… Read More »
Amazon Launches New FireStick HD in October 2024
Amazon has introduced a new FireStick HD, which replaces FireStick Lite and FireStick 3rd Gen, the two entry-level devices. This post covers everything you need to know about the new model. Amazon has launched the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD, a new streaming device. The latest model replaces the Fire TV Stick Lite and Fire TV… Read More »
Court Upholds 11-Year Sentence for Flawless IPTV Mastermind
Mark Gould, the mastermind behind the fallen Flawless TV service, failed in his appeal against an 11-year sentence. He and his co-conspirators had received a combined 30-year jail time for conspiracy to defraud, among other charges. While the rest of the team received sentences not exceeding five years, Gould got 11 years behind bars, which… Read More »
Blow to ISP Grande as Appeal Court Upholds $47M Piracy Liability Verdict
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has upheld a copyright infringement verdict against Grande, a Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP had appealed a district court decision that had awarded RIAA, the plaintiff, $47 million in statutory damages. While the appellate court affirmed the verdict, the damages award was vacated,… Read More »
Italian Courts Order Seizure of Assets Linked to IPTV Piracy Operation
Italian authorities have uncovered an elaborate fraud involving the distribution of pirated content from Netflix, Sky, DAZN, and Mediaset. In addition to piracy, four individuals are suspected of money laundering. According to rightsholders like Serie A, IPTV piracy has damaged Italian channels and streaming platforms. The government is not oblivious to this, and in 2023,… Read More »
ACE Targets HiAnime & Several Other Piracy Sites
HiAnime is a popular anime piracy streaming site. The platform receives millions of monthly visits from users worldwide, posing a threat to rightsholders in the anime industry. As revealed in a new DMCA subpoena, the MPA plans legal action through ACE. The Alliance of Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has requested a DMCA subpoena push that… Read More »
Paramount+ & Showtime are Merging and Rebranding Soon
Paramount Global, the American Conglomerate, has announced a merger of its two popular flagship services, streaming platform Paramount Plus and cable network Showtime TV. This move comes at a critical time in the streaming service business, where many providers face difficulty gaining and retaining subscribers. As a result, many streaming companies have been forced to… Read More »
UK Police Home Visits Pirated IPTV Users
It has been reported that the UK Police will soon pay home visits to deliver warning messages to streamers using pirated or third-party IPTV services. Instead of sending the warning via letters in the mail, the police will hand over the cease-and-desist notice in person. Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) has been rigorously cracking down… Read More »
