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Comcast’s big rival to Roku and the smart TV is called… XumoComcast’s big rival to Roku and the smart TV is called… Xumo
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
G4 is gone, again, and now we know why it collapsed.

Comcast abruptly shut down the gaming-focused channel less than a year after it launched, and The Washington Post has a big report about how things went south.

Executives apparently couldn’t decide on a strategy, and the network spent huge sums of money on hosts and guest appearances. Also, the son of Comcast’s CEO had an office based on Emperor Palpatine’s throne room. Seriously!

Why G4 failed

[Washington Post]

Comcast is shutting down its gamer-centric G4 channel, againComcast is shutting down its gamer-centric G4 channel, again
Emma Roth and Richard Lawler
Peacock adds 2 million paid subscribers following months-long droughtPeacock adds 2 million paid subscribers following months-long drought
Comcast says 2-gig speeds are rolling out now to ‘millions’Comcast says 2-gig speeds are rolling out now to ‘millions’
How to pause your home Wi-FiHow to pause your home Wi-Fi
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Comcast’s broadband business stopped growing for the first time everComcast’s broadband business stopped growing for the first time ever
Now Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app with live TV and DVR content is available on Apple TVNow Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app with live TV and DVR content is available on Apple TV
SiriusXM’s radio app is now available on Comcast X1 boxes and smart TVsSiriusXM’s radio app is now available on Comcast X1 boxes and smart TVs
Comcast received a patent for this smart speaker design, but will it ever be released?Comcast received a patent for this smart speaker design, but will it ever be released?
Peacock’s making a LeBron James biopic and a reimagining of John Woo’s The KillerPeacock’s making a LeBron James biopic and a reimagining of John Woo’s The Killer
Comcast and Charter team up in hopes of toppling Roku, Amazon streaming hardwareComcast and Charter team up in hopes of toppling Roku, Amazon streaming hardware
Comcast says it’s starting to roll out its first Wi-Fi 6E routersComcast says it’s starting to roll out its first Wi-Fi 6E routers
Apple TV Plus rolls out to Comcast’s X1 platform with up to three months of free trialsApple TV Plus rolls out to Comcast’s X1 platform with up to three months of free trials
Peacock is swiping back some of Hulu’s most popular streaming showsPeacock is swiping back some of Hulu’s most popular streaming shows
Comcast’s new router includes Wi-Fi 6E, Zigbee, and MatterComcast’s new router includes Wi-Fi 6E, Zigbee, and Matter
Comcast delays new data caps for at least another year, which is weird because it should be foreverComcast delays new data caps for at least another year, which is weird because it should be forever
Comcast adds a Ring-style video doorbell to its Xfinity Home packageComcast adds a Ring-style video doorbell to its Xfinity Home package
Comcast now sells Xfinity Flex users internet cable TV from YouTubeComcast now sells Xfinity Flex users internet cable TV from YouTube
Massive Comcast Xfinity outage disconnects TV and internet across the USMassive Comcast Xfinity outage disconnects TV and internet across the US
Comcast will bring Apple TV to X1 boxes and the new XClass smart TVsComcast will bring Apple TV to X1 boxes and the new XClass smart TVs
G4 TV returns November 16th with Attack of the Show, Xplay and moreG4 TV returns November 16th with Attack of the Show, Xplay and more
Comcast and UK subsidiary Sky reportedly launching smart TVsComcast and UK subsidiary Sky reportedly launching smart TVs
Peacock signs up 9 million after adding WWE and The OfficePeacock signs up 9 million after adding WWE and The Office
In an about-face, Xfinity Mobile will offer discounts on additional unlimited plan linesIn an about-face, Xfinity Mobile will offer discounts on additional unlimited plan lines
Comcast is yet again delaying its data cap rollout to 12 states, this time until 2022Comcast is yet again delaying its data cap rollout to 12 states, this time until 2022
Comcast is doubling the speed of its low-income internet planComcast is doubling the speed of its low-income internet plan
Peacock hit 33 million signups before The Office even arrivedPeacock hit 33 million signups before The Office even arrived
Comcast extends offer of free Wi-Fi hotspots through June 30th, 2021Comcast extends offer of free Wi-Fi hotspots through June 30th, 2021
Comcast to raise internet and TV prices nationwide next yearComcast to raise internet and TV prices nationwide next year
Comcast to impose home internet data cap of 1.2TB in more than a dozen US states next yearComcast to impose home internet data cap of 1.2TB in more than a dozen US states next year
Peacock hits nearly 22 million users, but it’s not clear how many are payingPeacock hits nearly 22 million users, but it’s not clear how many are paying
Streaming was part of the future — now it’s the only futureStreaming was part of the future — now it’s the only future
Comcast updates its xFi Pod mesh Wi-Fi extenders with faster speeds and fewer podsComcast updates its xFi Pod mesh Wi-Fi extenders with faster speeds and fewer pods
Comcast to provide Wi-Fi to low-income students through local community centersComcast to provide Wi-Fi to low-income students through local community centers
Peacock has added 10 million customers since AprilPeacock has added 10 million customers since April
How to stream PeacockHow to stream Peacock
Chaim Gartenberg
Comcast extends free Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspot access through the end of 2020Comcast extends free Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspot access through the end of 2020
Comcast is launching 5G plans for Xfinity Mobile customersComcast is launching 5G plans for Xfinity Mobile customers
Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A51 launches on AT&T and Xfinity MobileSamsung’s mid-range Galaxy A51 launches on AT&T and Xfinity Mobile
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