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Roku is Buying Frndly TV to Bolster Its Streaming Portfolio
Roku, Inc. the leading TV streaming platform in the U.S., announced today its agreement to acquire Frndly TV, a fast-growing subscription streaming service known for delivering affordable live TV, on-demand content, and unlimited cloud-based DVR. The $185 million cash deal, expected to close in Q2 2025 pending customary conditions, marks a strategic move to enhance…
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Roku is The #1 TV Operating System In the United States, Canada, & Mexico
Roku, Inc., the leading TV streaming platform, announced robust first-quarter results for 2025, showcasing significant growth in platform revenue and user engagement. The company reported total net revenue of $1.021 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year (YoY), driven by a 17% surge in platform revenue to $881 million. This growth aligns with Roku’s expectations, fueled by…
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26 Years Ago SpongeBob SquarePants First Aired on Nickelodeon
Twenty-six years ago today, on May 1, 1999, the underwater world of Bikini Bottom came to life with the premiere of SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon. Created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, the animated series introduced audiences to a cheerful sea sponge, his starfish best friend, and a cast of quirky aquatic characters. Today,…
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Pluto TV Will Add 7 New Free Channels This Month
Pluto is adding seven more new channels to its free streaming lineup this month. Five of the new channels are celebrating Ani-May, part of a huge refresh of anime content on Pluto which also includes 800+ hours of programming, 120+ movies, and 50+ new series. We’ll also get a channel dedicated to the series S.W.A.T…
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Save 30% on MLS Season Pass for the Remainder of the 2025 Season
The 30th season of Major League Soccer is heating up as teams continue their campaigns for the MLS Cup and MLS Season Pass on Apple TV streams every match live. Now, fans can save for the remainder of the season with Apple’s latest deal of 30% off the original price. If you sign up today, you…
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Catchy Flashback: Watch an All in the Family Marathon This Weekend
This Sunday, May 4, the Catchy Comedy channel will have an all-day All in the Family marathon. Starting at 6 a.m. ET, the channel will air 48 episodes of the classic sitcom. Ahead of the marathon, Catchy Comedy shared a 1978 interview from The Morning Call in which Jean Stapleton opened up about what it…
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Here is Everything Coming to Netflix in May 2025
Netflix and warm? That’s May. Here’s the content dropping on the streaming giant this month. May 1 May 2 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 26…
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Google Pixel Watch 3 Drops to $299.99 in First Major Amazon Deal
The newest Google smartwatch is here and it’s already on sale. Right now, the Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, Wi-Fi) is 14% off, bringing the price down to $299.99 on Amazon. This sleek smartwatch blends advanced fitness tracking with Google smarts, including heart rate monitoring, AI-powered running insights, and 24-hour battery life. All of these…
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85 Years Ago Today Batman Made His First Appearance in 1939
Eighty-six years ago today, on May 1, 1939, the world met a shadowy figure who would become one of the most iconic superheroes in history: Batman. First appearing in Detective Comics #27, created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, the Caped Crusader swung into the pages of comic book lore, captivating readers with…
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Cable TV Executives Are Repeating Their Cord Cutting Mistakes, Roku’s New Lawsuit, & More – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for May 1, 2025 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Roku Violating Your Privacy… A Lawsuit From Michigan Says So You can find a link to each story we talk about below this video. Michigan AG Sues Roku Over…
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If You Switch to Verizon 5G Home Internet You Can Get a $250 Amazon Gift Card with 5G Home Plus Plan
Verizon Communications Inc. is making waves in the home internet market with a compelling new promotion for its 5G Home Internet service. Starting today, customers who sign up for the Verizon 5G Home Plus plan online will receive $250 in Amazon gift card, alongside a host of other perks designed to make the switch to…
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Xumo Adds a Free NASCAR Channel
The free streaming service Xumo announced today a new channel on its Xumo Play lineup. The NASCAR Channel is NASCAR’s official free channel that shows classic races, replays of the season’s events, original series, documentaries, and more. “Our new partnership with NASCAR marks an exciting new chapter for our brand and for motorsports fans everywhere,”…
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T-Mobile to Phase Out Plans with Included Taxes and Fees, Sparking Customer Concerns
Starting tomorrow, new T-Mobile customers may notice a significant change in their billing as the carrier begins phasing out its popular plans that included taxes and fees in the advertised price. According to a recent report from PhoneArena, T-Mobile, long celebrated for its customer-friendly “Un-carrier” approach, is moving away from its all-inclusive pricing model, a…
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Google Will Now Make an AI Powered Podcast On Any Topic You Want
In a groundbreaking leap for content creation, Google has unveiled a transformative feature for its Gemini AI platform that allows users to generate professional-grade, AI-powered podcasts on virtually any topic with just a few clicks. By leveraging Gemini’s Deep Research capabilities and its innovative Audio Overview tool, anyone—educators, students, content creators, or curious individuals—can now…
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Walmart’s Bold 2025 Overhaul: Remodeling 650 Stores to Rival Amazon in Retail and Streaming – Here Are The Stores Walmart Will Start With
Walmart is launching an aggressive strategy to redefine retail and compete head-to-head with Amazon, announcing plans to remodel over 650 stores across 47 U.S. states and Puerto Rico in 2025 as part of its “Stores of the Future” initiative. This massive undertaking, coupled with the recent $2.3 billion acquisition of TV manufacturer Vizio, positions Walmart…
