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- Cord Cutting Today: What the Fox Acquisition Means for Roku & More
Today in Cord Cutting Today for June 18 2026, we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including what the Fox deal means for Roku. Here are some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting today. Today’s Top Stories Quick Links from Cord Cutters… Read more: Cord Cutting Today: What the Fox Acquisition Means for Roku & More - Philo Subscribers Can Now Upgrade to HBO Max Standard
Last year, Philo added access to HBO Max’s ad-supported package to its Core plan, which later became the Bundle+ plan. Now, subscribers have the option of upgrading to an ad-free plan. Bundle+ automatically includes access to HBO Max, allowing subscribers to watch series and films from HBO, Warner Bros., A24, Studio Ghibli, and more. Upgrading… Read more: Philo Subscribers Can Now Upgrade to HBO Max Standard - 25 Years Ago Today: “The Fast and the Furious” Roars Onto Screens, Launching a Global Franchise – A Look Back
Today marks the 25th anniversary of The Fast and the Furious, the high-octane action film that roared into theaters on June 18, 2001, and instantly ignited a global cultural phenomenon. Directed by Rob Cohen and starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, and Michelle Rodriguez, the movie introduced audiences to an electrifying world of underground street racing,… Read more: 25 Years Ago Today: “The Fast and the Furious” Roars Onto Screens, Launching a Global Franchise – A Look Back - Philo Launches New Ads When You Pause Your ShowSan Francisco-based live TV streaming service Philo has introduced pause ads to its full lineup of ad-supported channels. The new advertising format became available on June 18, 2026, and can be accessed through both direct sales and programmatic channels. This development positions Philo among the early adopters in the streaming industry to offer the format… Read more: Philo Launches New Ads When You Pause Your Show
- Fubo Sports Network will Stream Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League for 2026 Season
FuboTV Inc. and BIG3 announced a partnership today that will bring the 3-on-3 basketball leagued founded by Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz to Fubo Sports Network, the company’s free ad-supported sports channel. Beginning June 20, Fubo Sports Network will stream 16 live games through the league’s ninth season. Viewers will also find BIG3’s… Read more: Fubo Sports Network will Stream Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League for 2026 Season - New Season, New Phone: Samsung’s Galaxy S25+ Gets a Big Price Cut Ahead of Summer
Looking to upgrade your old phone to a flagship device, but don’t want to pay a fortune? Just in time for summer, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is down to $799.99, marked down from $999, which is a 20% discount and a solid $200 in savings. The unlocked 256GB model is built with Samsung’s AI-focused features… Read more: New Season, New Phone: Samsung’s Galaxy S25+ Gets a Big Price Cut Ahead of Summer - Roku Adds a New Free Channel to Roku TVs and Roku Players
Roku has expanded its entertainment offerings by adding the ANIME x HIDIVE channel to its platform, making a wide selection of anime programming freely available to users of Roku players and Roku TVs. The new channel delivers a dedicated space for fans of Japanese animation, featuring simulcasts, dubs, uncensored titles, and a variety of genres… Read more: Roku Adds a New Free Channel to Roku TVs and Roku Players - YouTube Makes a Big Change As It Cuts Back On Shorts
YouTube has rolled out a significant redesign test to its desktop homepage, shifting the balance between short-form and long-form video content in a move that prioritizes deeper viewing experiences for users on larger screens. The platform, long known for pushing its vertical Shorts format aggressively across devices, is now testing a layout that elevates traditional… Read more: YouTube Makes a Big Change As It Cuts Back On Shorts - CBS Agrees to Pay for Unauthorized Use of Peanuts Music in ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Finale
In Stephen Colbert’s final episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the host used Vince Guaraldi’s famous “Linus and Lucy” theme, saying he hoped it “doesn’t cost CBS any money.” It did, in fact, cost the network some money. In a segment, the Late Show band performed the theme, which is owned by Lee Mendelson Film… Read more: CBS Agrees to Pay for Unauthorized Use of Peanuts Music in ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Finale - Fox & Roku Explain Their Plans for the Future of Tubi & The Roku Channel
Fox Corporation’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku, announced earlier this week, marks a significant consolidation in the streaming landscape, uniting one of the largest connected TV platforms with Fox’s portfolio of sports, news, and entertainment assets, including the free ad-supported streaming service Tubi. During a joint investor call, executives from both companies emphasized the complementary… Read more: Fox & Roku Explain Their Plans for the Future of Tubi & The Roku Channel