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MeTV Toons Launches on Comcast’s Xfinity TV Service
Weigel Broadcasting Co. has expanded the reach of its popular MeTV Toons Network by making the channel available in high-definition to the majority of Xfinity customers nationwide. This development brings the beloved network to channel 1736 on Xfinity’s lineup, offering viewers a crisp, modern viewing experience while preserving the charm of timeless animated entertainment. MeTV…
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Comcast Cuts the Cord on Its Cable Networks as Versant Goes Live
In a major strategic transformation, Comcast has officially cut the cord on its cable networks. The media giant announced that it has officially spun off its cable network portfolio into a standalone public company called Versant Media Group, Inc. The separation was effective as of 11:59 PM Eastern Time on January 2, and the standalone…
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TCL Launches New Flagship TV Lineup
Today at CES, TCL introduced its flagship TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED Series, featuring improved picture quality, audio by Bang & Olufsen, and an anti-reflective layer to increase contrast. The new flagship series features a new Deep Color System with Super Quantum Dots, the CSOT UltraColor Filter, and the advanced Color Purity Algorithm. An enhanced Halo…
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Amazon Makes Major Changes to Its Fire TV’s Home Screen & User Interface
Amazon has unveiled a significant evolution in its Fire TV ecosystem with the launch of a completely redesigned user interface aimed at dramatically reducing the time users spend searching for content. The update, announced on January 5, 2026 at CES, introduces a cleaner, faster, and more intuitive experience that promises to get viewers to their…
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Sling TV Sues Disney for Antitrust Over Buying Fubo & Stifling Competition
Sling TV has filed federal antitrust and breach of contract counterclaims against Disney, alleging that Disney is stifling competition through its acquisition of Fubo. Filed late on Friday, January 2, the counterclaim is in response to Disney’s lawsuit against Sling’s parent company, Dish. That lawsuit claimed that Sling’s short-term subscription packages included Disney-owned channels without…
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Star Trek is Becoming Harder to Watch This Week As Netflix Is Removing All Star Trek Seasons Soon
As the calendar flips to 2026, international Star Trek enthusiasts are preparing for a significant change in their viewing habits. All remaining classic Star Trek television series currently available on Netflix are scheduled to leave the platform globally this week. According to notices appearing on the series pages, the last day to watch these beloved…
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Many Cable TV Networks, Including CNN & MS Now Saw Their Viewership Drop in 2025, Some By As Much as 78%
In a year marked by unprecedented shifts in media consumption, the cable television landscape has been rocked by significant viewership losses, according to a comprehensive report released by Variety’s look at primetime viewership. The data, compiled from Nielsen ratings and industry analytics for 2025, paints a grim picture for many longstanding networks, with some experiencing…
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Target Owes Its Employees $4.6 Million in Payments
Target is set to issue settlement checks totaling $4.6 million to approximately 13,700 current and former employees as part of a class action lawsuit resolution concerning unpaid wages at its New Jersey distribution centers. The agreement addresses claims that hourly, non-exempt workers were not fully compensated for all time worked, in violation of state labor…
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65 Years Ago Today: “Mister Ed” Premiered and Gallops into Television History
In the annals of television nostalgia, few shows capture the quirky charm of mid-20th-century Americana quite like “Mister Ed.” Today marks approximately 65 years since the groundbreaking sitcom first cantered onto screens, introducing audiences to a talking horse with a penchant for mischief and wisdom. While the exact premiere aired on January 5, 1961, in…
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42 Years Ago Today: ‘Night Court’ Premiered on NBC
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of a pivotal moment in television history when NBC introduced audiences to the quirky, chaotic world of Manhattan’s night-shift arraignment court. On January 4, 1984, the first episode of “Night Court” aired, kicking off what would become one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1980s and early 1990s. Created…
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Deal Alert! INIU’s USB-C 22.5W Power Bank Is On Sale For Just $22.99
Do you need a new power bank for your new Android or iPhone 15? Right now, INIU has a great deal on a 3-output battery pack at a crazy low price of just $22.99. Making this a great battery pack to keep you going when you travel. Right now, you can get this INIU battery…
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Apple’s M4 MacBook Air is One of the Best Laptop Deals In 2026
Apple’s newest MacBook Air with the powerful M4 chip is down to $799.00 (was $999.00) for a limited time. This 2025 model is built for Apple Intelligence and comes with a stunning 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 16GB of unified memory, and all-day battery life. Makes it once of the best deals of 2026. With blazing…
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Comcast Will Get Rid Of MS Now, CNBC, USA Network, & More Into a New Company This Month
Comcast Corporation has postponed the planned spin-off of its portfolio of cable television networks and related digital assets into a new independent company originally named Versant Media Group. Originally planned to be done by the end of 2025, now it has been pushed to January of 2026. The separation, which would have created a publicly traded entity…
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74 Years Ago Today: ‘Dragnet’ Premieres on NBC, Ushering in a New Era of Realistic Crime Drama
Seventy-four years ago today, on January 3, 1952, the groundbreaking police procedural “Dragnet” made its official debut on NBC, forever changing the landscape of TV crime shows. Starring the stoic Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, the series brought a gritty, fact-based approach to storytelling that captivated audiences and set the standard for procedural dramas…
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Streaming Is Getting More Expensive in 2026 With New Taxes
Starting January 1, 2026, Maine residents began noticing an additional charge on their monthly bills for popular streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Spotify, and similar services. The state’s 5.5% sales tax now applies to these digital subscriptions, along with podcasts, audiobooks, ringtones, and other online audio and video content delivered electronically on a…
