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Last reply Feb 12, 2007 · posted in Cable Television and Fiber Providers

This what I get from Charter Communication Glendale, CA!

1 Charter 1 Advanced Digital Services
2 KCBS-TV - CBS Analog Basic
3 KCET - PBS Analog Basic
4 KNBC - NBC Analog Basic
5 KTLA - WBN Analog Basic
6 Government Access Analog Basic
7 KABC-TV - ABC Analog Basic
8 KVEA - TMO Analog Basic
9 KCAL-TV - IND Analog Basic
10 KDOC-TV - IND Analog Basic
11 KTTV - FOX Analog Basic
12 KTBN-TV - TBN Analog Basic
13 KCOP - UPN Analog Basic
14 QVC Analog Basic
15 Educational Access Analog Basic
16 Government Access Analog Basic
17 KPXN - PAX Analog Basic
18 KSCI - IND Analog Basic
19 KRCA - IND Analog Basic
20 KMEX-TV - UNV Analog Basic
21 Government Access Analog Basic
22 KWHY-TV - TMO Analog Basic
23 KLCS - PBS Analog Basic
24 KJLA - IND Analog Basic
25 P.E.G. (Access) Analog Basic
25 CSPAN2 Analog Basic
26 Leased Access Analog Basic
26 Charter Media Analog Basic
27 KFTR - TEL Analog Basic
28 KXLA - N/A Analog Basic
29 KVMD - IND Analog Basic
30 Charter Media Analog Basic
31 Charter Media Analog Basic
31 Leased Access Analog Basic
32 KAZA Analog Basic
33 A&E Expanded Basic
33 Nickelodeon-West Expanded Basic
34 Cartoon Network Expanded Basic
35 The Disney Channel Expanded Basic
36 ABC Family Expanded Basic
37 KBEH - IND Expanded Basic
38 History Expanded Basic
40 Oxygen Expanded Basic
41 TNT Expanded Basic
42 Golf Channel Expanded Basic
43 Travel Channel Expanded Basic
44 The Learning Channel Expanded Basic
45 The Discovery Channel Expanded Basic
46 Animal Planet Expanded Basic
47 Court TV Expanded Basic
48 GSN (Game Show) Expanded Basic
49 Sci-Fi Expanded Basic
50 USA Expanded Basic
51 Lifetime Expanded Basic
52 Comedy Central Expanded Basic
53 Galavision Expanded Basic
54 Toon Disney Expanded Basic
55 Armenian Cable Television Expanded Basic
56 Speed Channel Expanded Basic
57 ESPN Expanded Basic
58 ESPN2 Expanded Basic
59 ESPN Classic Expanded Basic
60 Fox Sports Net West Expanded Basic
61 Fox Sports Net West2 Expanded Basic
62 fx Expanded Basic
63 Turner Classic Movies Expanded Basic
64 AMC Expanded Basic
65 Bravo - West Expanded Basic
66 CNN Expanded Basic
67 CNN Headline News Expanded Basic
68 FOX News Channel Expanded Basic
69 CNBC Expanded Basic
70 MSNBC Expanded Basic
71 E! Expanded Basic
72 HGTV/Home and Garden Television Expanded Basic
73 Food Network Expanded Basic
74 The Weather Channel Expanded Basic
75 Spike TV (TNN) Expanded Basic
76 VH-1 Expanded Basic
77 MTV Expanded Basic
78 BET Expanded Basic
86 SARA/Scientific Atlanta Advanced Digital Services
95 CSPAN Analog Basic
96 TBS Analog Basic
97 Home Shopping Network Analog Basic
99 G4 Analog Basic
100 Interactive TV Channel Advanced Digital Services
102 Boomerang Digital Family and Information Tier
104 Discovery Kids Digital Family and Information Tier
106 Nickelodeon Games and Sports Digital Family and Information Tier
108 Nickelodeon Toons Digital Family and Information Tier
110 Noggin Digital Family and Information Tier
114 Discovery Home Channel Digital Family and Information Tier
116 Military Channel Digital Family and Information Tier
118 Discovery Health Digital Family and Information Tier
120 The Science Channel Digital Family and Information Tier
121 Discovery En Espanol Digital Family and Information Tier
122 Women's Entertainment Digital Family and Information Tier
122 Lifetime Movie Network Digital Family and Information Tier
124 Sundance-West Digital Family and Information Tier
125 Independent Film Channel Digital Family and Information Tier
126 Biography Digital Family and Information Tier
127 Soap Net Digital Family and Information Tier
128 Bloomberg Digital Family and Information Tier
131 TV Land Digital Family and Information Tier
132 National Geographic Digital Family and Information Tier
134 History Channel International Digital Family and Information Tier
136 BBC America Digital Family and Information Tier
137 Wealth TV Digital Family and Information Tier
138 Discovery Times Digital Family and Information Tier
140 Do It Yourself Digital Family and Information Tier
141 Style Digital Family and Information Tier
142 AZN Television Digital Family and Information Tier
144 MTV2 (M2) Digital Family and Information Tier
145 MTV Espanol Digital Family and Information Tier
146 MTV Hits Digital Family and Information Tier
148 MTV Jams Digital Family and Information Tier
150 VH-1 Classic Digital Family and Information Tier
151 VH Uno Digital Family and Information Tier
152 VH-1 Country Digital Family and Information Tier
154 VH-1 Mega Hits Digital Family and Information Tier
156 VH-1 Soul Digital Family and Information Tier
158 Fuse (Much Music) Digital Family and Information Tier
281 Charter Media Digital Lifeline
282 Charter Media Digital Lifeline
304 WeatherPlus Digital Lifeline
307 ABC Digital Multicast Digital Lifeline
400 NFL Network Digital Sports Tier
401 Fox College Sports - Atlantic Digital Sports Tier
402 Fox College Sports - Central Digital Sports Tier
403 Fox College Sports - Pacific Digital Sports Tier
406 ESPNews Digital Sports Tier
408 Fuel Digital Sports Tier
409 Fox Soccer Channel Digital Sports Tier
499 Charter DVR Advanced Digital Services
500 HBO-West Digital Premium
501 HBO-East Digital Premium
502 HBO 2-West Digital Premium
503 HBO 2-East Digital Premium
504 HBO Signature-West Digital Premium
506 HBO Family-West Digital Premium
508 HBO Comedy-West Digital Premium
510 HBO Zone-West Digital Premium
512 HBO Latino-West Digital Premium
550 Cinemax-West Digital Premium
551 Cinemax-East Digital Premium
552 More Max-West Digital Premium
554 Action Max-West Digital Premium
556 Thriller Max-West Digital Premium
567 Armenian Public TV Digital Premium
590 The Filipino Channel Digital Premium
600 Showtime-West The Movie Tier
601 Showtime-East The Movie Tier
602 Showtime Too-West The Movie Tier
604 Showtime Showcase-West The Movie Tier
606 Showtime Extreme-West The Movie Tier
608 Showtime Beyond-W The Movie Tier
610 FLIX-W The Movie Tier
650 The Movie Channel-West The Movie Tier
652 TMC Xtra-West The Movie Tier
700 Starz-West Digital Premium
702 Starz Edge-West Digital Premium
704 Starz in Black-West Digital Premium
706 Starz Cinema-West Digital Premium
730 Encore-West The Movie Tier
731 Encore Action-West The Movie Tier
732 Encore Love-West The Movie Tier
733 Encore Mystery-West The Movie Tier
734 Encore Drama-West The Movie Tier
735 Encore Westerns-West The Movie Tier
736 FOX Movie Channel The Movie Tier
770 HDNet Movies Hi-Def Tier
771 HDNet Hi-Def Tier
773 ESPN HD Hi-Def Tier
775 Discovery HD Theater Hi-Def Tier
777 HBO HDTV-West Hi-Def Premium
778 Showtime HDTV-West Hi-Def Premium
781 KTTV-DT - FOX Hi-Def Lifeline
784 KNBC-DT - NBC Hi-Def Lifeline
785 KTLA-DT - WBN Hi-Def Lifeline
787 KABC-DT - ABC Hi-Def Lifeline
800 iN DEMAND Previews-PPV Digital PPV
801 iN DEMAND 1 Digital PPV
802 iN DEMAND 2 Digital PPV
803 iN DEMAND 3 Digital PPV
804 iN DEMAND 4 Digital PPV
805 iN DEMAND 5 Digital PPV
806 iN DEMAND 6 Digital PPV
901 MC - Showcase Music Audio (Digital Converter)
902 MC - Today's Country Music Audio (Digital Converter)
903 MC - Classic Country Music Audio (Digital Converter)
904 MC - Bluegrass Music Audio (Digital Converter)
905 MC - R&B and Hip-Hop Music Audio (Digital Converter)
906 MC - Classic R&B Music Audio (Digital Converter)
907 MC - Smooth R&B Music Audio (Digital Converter)
908 MC - R & B Hits Music Audio (Digital Converter)
909 MC - Rap Music Audio (Digital Converter)
910 MC - Metal Music Audio (Digital Converter)
911 MC - Rock Music Audio (Digital Converter)
912 MC - Arena Rock Music Audio (Digital Converter)
913 MC - Classic Rock Music Audio (Digital Converter)
914 MC - Alternative Music Audio (Digital Converter)
915 MC - Retro-active Music Audio (Digital Converter)
916 MC - Electronica Music Audio (Digital Converter)
917 MC - Dance Music Audio (Digital Converter)
918 MC - Adult Alternative Music Audio (Digital Converter)
919 MC - Soft Rock Music Audio (Digital Converter)
920 MC - Hit List Music Audio (Digital Converter)
921 MC - Party Favorites Music Audio (Digital Converter)
922 MC - 90s Music Audio (Digital Converter)
923 MC - 80s Music Audio (Digital Converter)
924 MC - 70s Music Audio (Digital Converter)
925 MC - Solid Gold Oldies Music Audio (Digital Converter)
926 MC - Singers & Standards Music Audio (Digital Converter)
927 MC - Big Band & Swing Music Audio (Digital Converter)
928 MC - Easy Listening Music Audio (Digital Converter)
929 MC - Smooth Jazz Music Audio (Digital Converter)
930 MC - Jazz Music Audio (Digital Converter)
931 MC - Blues Music Audio (Digital Converter)
932 MC - Reggae Music Audio (Digital Converter)
933 MC - Soundscapes Music Audio (Digital Converter)
934 MC - Classical Masterpieces Music Audio (Digital Converter)
935 MC - Opera Music Audio (Digital Converter)
936 MC - Light Classical Music Audio (Digital Converter)
937 MC - Show Tunes Music Audio (Digital Converter)
938 MC - Contemporary Christian Music Audio (Digital Converter)
939 MC - Gospel Music Audio (Digital Converter)
940 MC - Radio Disney Music Audio (Digital Converter)
941 MC - Sound of the Seasons Music Audio (Digital Converter)
942 MC - Musica Urbana Music Audio (Digital Converter)
943 MC - Salsa Merengue Music Audio (Digital Converter)
944 MC - Rock 'En Espanol Music Audio (Digital Converter)
945 MC - Pop Latino Music Audio (Digital Converter)
946 MC - Mexicana Music Audio (Digital Converter)
951 iTV Customer Service Channel Advanced Digital Services
960 iTV Games Channel Advanced Digital Services
970 iTV Sports Channel Advanced Digital Services
978 iTV Money Channel Advanced Digital Services
979 iTV News Channel Advanced Digital Services
980 iTV Weather Channel Advanced Digital Services
985 iTV Entertainment Channel Advanced Digital Services
986 HBO On Demand Advanced Digital Services
987 Showtime On Demand Advanced Digital Services
988 Starz On Demand Advanced Digital Services
989 Cinemax On Demand Advanced Digital Services
991 Kids Unlimited Advanced Digital Services
992 On Demand Previews Advanced Digital Services
993 NFL Network On Demand Advanced Digital Services
994 Adult On Demand Advanced Digital Services
996 MagRack Advanced Digital Services
996 Music Unlimited On Demand Advanced Digital Services
997 Movies On Demand Advanced Digital Services
999 Video On Demand-NCUBE Advanced Digital Services

Does anyone know if we are going to get more channel like: The Tennis Channel, The Horror Channel, or more HD?

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charper1

May 7, 2006

Most providers to not divulge additions too far in advance, if at all. You will have to take their word for what ever they tell you over the phone; it won't be any less reliable than the rumors you will get on a web board.

jself1982

May 9, 2006

I Always Goto Sites Like Msn.com And Click On The Tv Option, Sometimes They Have The New Channels Listed On Your Local Lineup Way B4 They Add Them, Just Key In Zip Code And Check Out Your Lineup. They Just Actually Added Fox In Hd Here In Sc, But It Was On Msn.com For Past 2 Months And I Still Haven't Got Notification That They Added It, But It Is Now On The Lineup And I Can Actually Watch It.....however They Will Tell You All Day To Keep An Eye On Your Bill And It Will Notify You Of New Services,,,,,what A Lie!

jhamps10

May 30, 2006

hey I wouldn't be complaining if I were u. Charcrap in my parent's area only has 25 channels for the entire package!!!!! and we get charged an arm and a leg for it, thank goodness for E* and the New wave communications deal w/charter in southern illinois.

Ashtonian

Feb 12, 2007

jhamps10 said:
hey I wouldn't be complaining if I were u. Charcrap in my parent's area only has 25 channels for the entire package!!!!! and we get charged an arm and a leg for it, thank goodness for E* and the New wave communications deal w/charter in southern illinois.

The only one you should want is KCal9 in HD watch the Lakers & Dodgers in High Definition as Time Warner announced last week!!

So Time Warner has it. How soon before Charter Catches up?

IcEWoLF

Feb 12, 2007

TsMkLg068426 said:
951 iTV Customer Service Channel Advanced Digital Services
960 iTV Games Channel Advanced Digital Services
970 iTV Sports Channel Advanced Digital Services
978 iTV Money Channel Advanced Digital Services
979 iTV News Channel Advanced Digital Services
980 iTV Weather Channel Advanced Digital Services
985 iTV Entertainment Channel Advanced Digital Services
986 HBO On Demand Advanced Digital Services
987 Showtime On Demand Advanced Digital Services
988 Starz On Demand Advanced Digital Services
989 Cinemax On Demand Advanced Digital Services
991 Kids Unlimited Advanced Digital Services
992 On Demand Previews Advanced Digital Services
993 NFL Network On Demand Advanced Digital Services
994 Adult On Demand Advanced Digital Services
996 MagRack Advanced Digital Services
996 Music Unlimited On Demand Advanced Digital Services
997 Movies On Demand Advanced Digital Services

How you get NFL Network?

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b4pjoe

Pub Member / Supporter Cutting Edge

Last reply 1 minute ago · posted in Computers and Gadgets

Fox Is Buying Roku in $22 Billion Deal

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Neutron

Yesterday at 3:04 PM

Another reason I'm glad we are swapping or Rokus out for Apple TVs. I was already planning on ditching the Rokus earlier this year and had been waiting on Apple to announce the new one last month. Our Rokus have had issues the last year or so with freezing video and reboots, and one with an HDCP issue randomly.

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TRG

Yesterday at 9:50 PM

Neutron said:
Another reason I'm glad we are swapping or Rokus out for Apple TVs. I was already planning on ditching the Rokus earlier this year and had been waiting on Apple to announce the new one last month. Our Rokus have had issues the last year or so with freezing video and reboots, and one with an HDCP issue randomly.

Hmmm... I don't have any of those problems with my Roku devices. I have 3 of them.

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navychop

Yesterday at 10:36 PM

I suspect Fox will make me consider 2-3 more Apple TV STB purchases.

harshness

Today at 9:48 AM

navychop said:
I suspect Fox will make me consider 2-3 more Apple TV STB purchases.

Until I can get a mortgage on an ATV, I doubt that's going to happen for me.

As much as the price has gone up, the complaints on the forums about this, that, and the other nits surrounding various limitations and Apple business decisions seem to be keeping pace.

Jimbo

Today at 9:55 AM

TRG said:
Hmmm... I don't have any of those problems with my Roku devices. I have 3 of them.

I have the Roku's, 2 or 3, I just rarely use them ... I prefer the Google/Android Sony set up.

People tell me that the Apps on the TV will end thier usefulness as they age ... They are doing ok for me so far ... I also have the TV take the App Updates whenever possible ... then again, I don't know how often App updates come to it.

So, so far, I'm doing ok, but if they start to get sluggish, I'll eventually change to a Roku ... I don't want to, but eventually ... (Or buy another new TV :eeek

reubenray

13 minutes ago

navychop said:
I suspect Fox will make me consider 2-3 more Apple TV STB purchases.

As long as my Roku Ultra works I will use it. I use it for all of my streaming apps except for Prime. I read that Prime works best with Android TV's.

navychop

1 minute ago

Hmmm. Not watching much Prime, but it would be on our Apple TV STB.

You know of any drawbacks using Ultra and Prime?

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Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply 15 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne

Get it?

An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....

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long_time_Dish

Yesterday at 9:21 PM

Really Wanna Know You - Gary Wright

hwkn

Today at 2:43 AM

Don't WANNA KNOW-Maroon 5

harshness

Today at 9:51 AM

I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner

Bobby

Today at 11:11 AM

Oh What A Night For Dancing - Barry White

sdfntx

15 minutes ago

It's a Good Night for Singing - Jerry Jeff Walker

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dfergie

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!

Last reply 17 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy

Ethanol Free Stations

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Bobby

Yesterday at 11:49 AM

Regular$5.459
Premium$5.899
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

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dishstaller

Yesterday at 11:59 AM

Billboard along I-10 had reg at $3.81 and diesel at $5.54

Bobby

Today at 11:10 AM

Regular$5.399
Premium$5.899
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

osu1991

Today at 11:49 AM

$3.55

reubenray

17 minutes ago

$3.45 in Jane, MO.

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Linus Tech Tips

41 minutes ago · posted in Linus Tech Tips

I’ve never seen this before (and it’s 20 years old.)

Time for another AWESOME video from Linus Tech Tips!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hlTu95nOCw

Direct YouTube Link - I've never seen this before (and it's 20 years old.)
Linus on Facebook
The LTT Store

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Today at 11:22 AM · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Claude Designed a Linux Kernel Exploit in 53 Minutes #shorts

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H5w96sy17FM

Direct YouTube Link - Claude Designed a Linux Kernel Exploit in 53 Minutes #shorts
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed

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KyL416

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Pub Member / Supporter Cutting Edge

Last reply Today at 10:46 AM · posted in DIRECTV Programming Forum

Genre Packs from DIRECTV

https://www.directv.com/insider/mysports-changes-the-game/
https://streamtv.directv.com/mysports/ (You might have to logout or open a private window to see the details)
As of now this is only available for streaming customers in select markets. Existing streaming customers can switch to it for $69.99, but they are not eligible for the $20 off for 3 months discount. More genre-specific packages will launch during the first half of the year.

At launch, MySports includes 40 sports and broadcast channels and is initially available in 24 metro areas, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and others. Click here for more information and the list of initial launch markets. The availability of MySports will expand into additional markets as DIRECTV adds more local stations to the package.

The streamlined MySports package includes national and local channels in select markets, as well as live news channels.

National sports channels immediately available through MySports include ACC Network, Big Ten Network, DIRECTV 4K Live, DIRECTV 4K Live 2, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Golf Channel, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network, SEC Network, TBS, TNT, TruTV and USA Network. Local channels will initially include any stations owned and operated by ABC, FOX, and NBC, with additional stations coming online soon.

Additional networks, local stations and ESPN+, will be included in MySports at no extra cost in the near future.

Consumers who sign up online for the contract-free package before Feb. 28, 2025, can receive MySports for $49.99 monthly for the first three months, a $20 monthly savings. After the free trial, it auto-renews monthly, and consumers can cancel anytime.

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KyL416

May 26, 2026

They recently split the news channels off of MySports, so CNBC, CNN, FBN, FNC and MSNOW are no longer part of it.

MySports was decreased to $64.99, and a new "MySports+MyNews Duo" pack is $79.99, which will also give you Bloomberg, CNBC World, CNNI, the C-SPANs, i24 and Newsmax.

Tennis Channel also joined MySports at some point over the past year.

Curtis0620

Jun 16, 2026

KyL416 said:
They recently split the news channels off of MySports, so CNBC, CNN, FBN, FNC and MSNOW are no longer part of it.

MySports was decreased to $64.99, and a new "MySports+MyNews Duo" pack is $79.99, which will also give you Bloomberg, CNBC World, CNNI, the C-SPANs, i24 and Newsmax.

Tennis Channel also joined MySports at some point over the past year.

AMC+ now included in MyEntertainment Pack. I guess we know why the $8 price increase.

KyL416

Jun 16, 2026

Here's the Insider article. Shudder is now part of MyCinema and Fanatiz1 was added to the Spanish packages last Friday. PX Sports was also added a few weeks ago.

It's not just AMC+ driving the price increases on the genre packs, the rest of the AMC Networks (AMC, WE, IFC, Sundance, BBC America), along with Paramount/CBS, Hallmark, Weigel and others joined since they debuted last year.

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KyL416

Yesterday at 10:35 PM

MySports now has some CW affiliates, and MyNews now has some CW affiliates and the MyNetworkTV O&Os.

At quick check, it looks like the CBS and Sinclair owned CW affiliates are missing.

Curtis0620

Today at 10:46 AM

KyL416 said:
MySports now has some CW affiliates, and MyNews now has some CW affiliates and the MyNetworkTV O&Os.

At quick check, it looks like the CBS and Sinclair owned CW affiliates are missing.

No Hearst owned CW in Orlando

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osu1991

Pub Member / Supporter

Last reply Today at 10:29 AM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

EV News

America’s Fastest-Growing EV State Isn’t California—Not by a Long Shot

New data shows electric vehicle adoption is increasingly driven by state policies, electricity prices and charging access—not federal incentives

www.autoweek.com

The number-one US state for EV growth, according to the June 22 Yardi report?
Oklahoma.

:eek

It has no ZEV mandates and "minimal" incentives, Yardi says, but also has cheap electricity, high multi-car household rates (so, for example, a non-Lightning Ford F-150 pulls their trailers), and a consumer base willing to switch.

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meStevo

Oct 31, 2026

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osu1991

Sunday at 2:08 PM

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osu1991

Yesterday at 11:30 AM

The Tesla Cybertruck Is Dead, The Ford F-150 Lives - The Autopian

The Cybertruck was supposed to make the F-150 obsolete. It wasn’t supposed to be boring, like a Ford or a Chevy. It was supposed to be “more truck than truck.” It turns out, people just wanted trucks that were trucks, and CEO Elon Musk announced on X earlier this morning is that the Cybertruck...

www.theautopian.com

The Cybertruck was supposed to make the F-150 obsolete. It wasn't supposed to be boring, like a Ford or a Chevy. It was supposed to be "more truck than truck." It turns out, people just wanted trucks that were trucks, and CEO Elon Musk announced on X earlier this morning is that the Cybertruck is dying.

Ending production in middle of next year at gigatexas for cybercab production.

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dishstaller

Yesterday at 12:09 PM

IF they had made the cyber truck more like a conventional truck, more would have bought it. There is a REASON trucks all have a very similar layout....it's what people want AND it serves the purposes those of us who have a truck needs.

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harshness

Today at 10:29 AM

dishstaller said:
There is a REASON trucks all have a very similar layout....it's what people want AND it serves the purposes those of us who have a truck needs.

As it is, most consumers buy trucks as comfortable transportation rather than commercial utility. The Cybertruck approach to that goal was way out in left field. It turned out to be more of an austere sedan with awful daily-driver attributes (visibility, parking). The expectations regarding truck durability were dashed early on.

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Neutron

Supporting Founder

Last reply Today at 10:07 AM · posted in Computers and Gadgets

Apple HomePod Home Automation

Does anyone here use Apple Home/HomeKit with HomePods or Apple TV to automate smart devices in their house? We have had Amazon's Alexa set up in our house for the last 10+ years and I have been waiting to switch them out to Apple for a few reasons; We are already in the Apple ecosystem with our phones, tablets, and computers. I have never liked Amazon's stance on privacy and I really like that Apple has pushed for privacy for a long time.

I bought 4 of the new HomePod Mini 2 speakers to go in various rooms in our house and we have one of the new Apple TVs on preorder that will be the start of me replacing our Rokus. I have the HomePod Mini 2s set up and have an RPi that is running HomeBridge for our legacy smart devices that worked natively with Alexa but don't work with Apple Home natively. I had trouble with the older smart bulbs not keeping the brightness or light color consistent with what our routines were with Alexa despite trying every setting in HomeBridge with the bulbs just not shining very bright. I ended up replacing them with updated versions that are Matter compatible so they work in Apple Home natively. That in and of itself has been interesting to set up because I have my home network segretated with the IoT devices on their own vlan and wifi and pretty locked down. Matter requires IPv6 and due to how my home network is designed I had to do some digging with AI to figure out how to make it all work correctly.

Apple Home definitely has some shortcomings that Alexa does much better with but I am hoping Apple will continue to improve their Home products and introduce features that will bring it closer to the functionality of Alexa.

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b4pjoe

Yesterday at 3:44 PM

I tried HomeKit to be able to see my Ring cameras on my Apple TV as they are not supported natively on Apple devices. The best I could get was to be able to view the cameras live but I could not view any recordings. After the last major update version of HomeKit I could not even view the live cameras anymore. I gave up on it after that. If I were going to do it again I would only buy devices that can work on Apple devices natively as HomeKit didn't work well at all for me.

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Neutron

Yesterday at 4:01 PM

b4pjoe said:
I tried HomeKit to be able to see my Ring cameras on my Apple TV as they are not supported natively on Apple devices. The best I could get was to be able to view the cameras live but I could not view any recordings. After the last major update version of HomeKit I could not even view the live cameras anymore. I gave up on it after that. If I were going to do it again I would only buy devices that can work on Apple devices natively as HomeKit didn't work well at all for me.

That's what I started doing after seeing legacy devices work hit or miss using the HomeBridge. At least Apple is following a standard now with Matter which is unusual for Apple. Looks like HomeBridge does allow you to see the live views but I haven't seen how to view past recordings. I'd really like to ditch Ring altogether due to their stance on privacy and if I had my choice I'd go with UniFi since that's what I use for my network and I like the idea of my camera recordings being all local and not in the cloud. UniFi doorbells and cameras are quite pricey though.

I'll try to access the Ring doorbells in Apple Home for now but I'll see if it's useful any.

Foxbat

Yesterday at 4:20 PM

I found that the IoT devices need to see the Apple TV to be able to use it as the HomeKit Hub. Unfortunately, that means being in the same IPv4 subnet.

I was thinking of getting a HomePod Mini for my Mother-in-Law to play music and set up HomeKit scenes, as well as make FaceTime Audio calls. When Apple announced their price rises due to RAMageddon, I kicked myself as they went up 50% in cost. I'll be curious to see the HomeView in person as this might not be a bad way to get her started on automation.

She asked about it because her friends have Alexa and they use it to control lights. But like you, I feel better putting in a HomePod or HomeView that's listening for commands instead of Amazon or Google.

b4pjoe

Yesterday at 4:28 PM

Neutron said:
That's what I started doing after seeing legacy devices work hit or miss using the HomeBridge.

Homebridge is what I meant when I said HomeKit. Forgot the name of it.

harshness

Today at 10:07 AM

I find that I don't interact with my home automation system (Hubitat Elevation) as much as I thought I would.

Apple made everything more expensive and less flexible with its "our way or the highway" approach. To be sure, a Homebridge server addresses some of the major deficiencies, but it seems like it will always be a battle to keep pasting things together.