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Netflix Will Officially Launch Its Voting Feature for Live Events Tonight
Today, Netflix is officially launching its new real-time voting feature for live events. Voting will begin with the premiere of the Star Search reboot live on January 20, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. Real-time voting has been in testing since August 2025. At the TechCrunch Disrupt event in October, Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone shared an…
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Netflix Moves to Block Paramount & Makes its Warner Bros. Discovery Deal All Cash
Netflix has revised its pending acquisition agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of $82.7 billion. The updated terms, announced on January 20, 2026, provide Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders with $27.75 in cash per share for the company’s studios and streaming assets. This change eliminates the previous mix…
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Everything We Know About YouTube TV’s New Cheaper TV Packages
YouTube TV has announced plans to roll out a series of new, lower-cost streaming packages early this year. These new, cheaper YouTube TV Plans represent a significant shift from the service’s traditional all-in-one base package, allowing users to select content tailored to specific interests without paying for unwanted channels. The initiative comes as live TV…
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ESPN Blocks Cable TV Subscribers From Some Sporting Events Unless They Pay More
ESPN has implemented significant changes to its streaming access for major sporting events, moving several dedicated feeds behind a higher-tier paywall that requires the ESPN Unlimited subscription. This shift, part of a broader restructuring of its direct-to-consumer offerings launched in late 2025, has altered how fans in the United States can view certain live coverage,…
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ESPN Adds More Soccer to Streaming Lineup With 2026 NWSL Matches
More soccer is coming to the ESPN app. The network just announced its biggest slate of National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) games ever for the 2026 season. Next season, 33 regular‑season matches will air across ABC and ESPN platforms, complemented by expanded weekly windows and a televised Decision Day that will broadcast all eight simultaneous…
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What’s New This Week on Netflix for the Week of January 19, 2026
From backstage wrestling to kids music, Netflix is rolling through the month with an eclectic list of content ready to warm your screens this week. January 19 • Sandokan (Season 1) January 20 • Just a Dash (Seasons 1–3) • Rizzoli & Isles (Seasons 1–7) • Star Search • WWE: Unreal (Season 2) January 21…
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A Broadband Internet Provider Had a Data Breach Impacting Over 1 Million Customers
Broadband internet provider Brightspeed reportedly had a data breach that affected the personal data of over a million customers. The Charlotte-based company services over two million residential and business customers. The breach became publicly known when a hacker group called Crimson Collective shared on Telegram that it had the customer data, which included names, emails,…
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65 Years Ago Today: ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ Filmed its First Episode, Marks a Milestone in TV History
In the annals of television history, few moments capture the spark of comedic genius quite like the day production began on what would become one of America’s most beloved sitcoms. On January 19, 1961 – exactly 65 years ago – the cast and crew of The Dick Van Dyke Show gathered at Desilu Studios in…
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Miami vs. Indiana: Streaming Info, Time & What to Know About the 2026 CFP National Championship Game
Tonight is for all the glory as the 2026 College Football National Championship Game streams live on ESPN. Live from Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Hurricanes will have a slight edge on their home turf when they take on the Indiana Hoosiers. These programs have met only twice, splitting a pair of games in the…
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38 Years Ago Today: ’48 Hours’ Premieres on CBS, Revolutionizing True Crime Television
As we mark the eve of a significant milestone in television history, today brings the 38th anniversary of the premiere of “48 Hours” on CBS-TV. While the exact debut aired on January 19, 1988, the enduring legacy of this groundbreaking news magazine show continues to captivate audiences worldwide. What began as an innovative experiment in…
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Ad Breaks Are Coming to Video Games From Microsoft
Microsoft is preparing to expand access to its Xbox Cloud Gaming service with the introduction of a new ad-supported tier later in 2026. This development aims to make cloud-based gaming more accessible to a wider audience by allowing players to stream digitally owned Xbox titles without requiring an active Xbox Game Pass subscription, according to…
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What’s New This Week on Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN for the Week of January 19, 2026
Baby, it’s cold outside. With the snow falling outside your window, you best bundle up with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN this week. From Ghostbusters to pigskins, you have plenty choose from with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. January 19 • Hulu: Hoops, Hopes & Dreams (Hulu Original) – Premiere • Disney+ and Hulu: I AM BOXER…
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Roku Rolls Out a New Feature to The Roku City That Roku TV & Roku Players Owners Will Love
Roku has rolled out the addition of real-time weather forecasts to its beloved Roku City screensaver. The update transforms the whimsical, animated urban landscape into a more practical tool, blending entertainment with utility in a seamless digital environment on Roku TVs and Roku Players. This development comes as streaming devices continue to evolve beyond mere…
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Costco’s Popularity Is Falling As Walmart’s Grows
A recent comprehensive evaluation of grocery shopping options across the Puget Sound region has revealed significant variations in pricing and quality among major chains and independent stores, according to KOMO News. The analysis, conducted by a nonprofit consumer research organization, examined prices on a standardized basket of 150 common grocery items and gathered customer feedback…
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Over 50 Cable TV Companies Are Expected to Shut Down in 2026, Signaling Industry Crisis
The cable television industry is facing a severe crisis as it braces for a significant wave of closures in 2025. According to anonymous industry sources cited by Cord Cutters News, more than 50 cable TV companies—primarily smaller and midsize providers—are expected to cease operations entirely or shut down their television services this year. This forecast…
