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Amazon is Warning Some Users That You Can’t Sideload Apps on the New Fire Stick HD
This week, Amazon announced the upcoming launch of a new Fire TV Stick HD. The new model will run on Amazon’s Vega OS, rather than Android, so most streaming apps will be supported, but users won’t be add third party apps. Now, on the product page to preorder the new Fire Stick, some Amazon customers…
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Plex Keeps Growing: 11 New Free Channels Added This Week
Plex is adding another round of free live TV channels this week, continuing to expand its already massive FAST lineup of more than 600 channels across genres like sports, true crime, and reality programming. This latest batch leans heavily into crime content, niche sports, and real-world storytelling, with a mix of recognizable brands and binge-style…
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45 Years Ago Today: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Signed Off NBC in 1981, Leaving a Sci-Fi Legacy
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the final episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, which aired on April 16, 1981, concluding its two-season run on NBC. The campy sci-fi series, starring Gil Gerard as astronaut Buck Rogers and Erin Gray as Colonel Wilma Deering, wrapped with “The Dorian Secret,” drawing 8.2 million viewers,…
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YouTube Reportedly Nears Deal for 5 NFL Games as League Expands Streaming Push
The NFL’s next big streaming play may already be in motion, and YouTube is right in the middle of it. A new report from Front Office Sports says the league is in advanced talks with YouTube to land a five-game NFL package, signaling that the battle for streaming rights is not slowing down anytime soon.…
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AI’s Energy Appetite Is Making Power Bills Harder to Swallow for Americans
Americans are already feeling the strain of higher utility costs, and a new American Home Shield survey suggests the AI boom may be making the problem worse in places where data centers are taking root. AHS surveyed 1,003 U.S. consumers in December 2025 and found that 88% said their utilities had gone up, 49% felt…
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New Cheaper ATSC 3.0 OTA TV Boxes Are in the Works As Calls to Shut Down The Current OTA TV Grow
America’s broadcasters have unveiled a major initiative aimed at helping millions of households upgrade their television viewing experience to the advanced capabilities of NEXTGEN TV without requiring expensive new equipment. The NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Program, launched by Pearl TV, opens the door for consumer electronics manufacturers to develop and market affordable devices that deliver…
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Cord Cutting Today: Disney’s DVD and Blu-ray Team Is Gone as Amazon Unveils a New Fire TV Stick and Paramount Faces More Scrutiny
Today in Cord Cutting Today for April 16, 2026, we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: The End of DVDs & Blu-Rays From Disney. You can find links to each story we talk about below this video. Please subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CordCuttersNewsClips…
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Roku Announces Over 100 Million Households Now Use Roku TVs & Roku Players
Roku has announced that it has surpassed 100 million streaming households worldwide as of April, marking a significant achievement in the evolution of television consumption. This milestone underscores the accelerating transition from traditional cable and broadcast viewing to streaming platforms, with Roku emerging as a central player in delivering content directly to audiences across the…
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2 Cable TV Channels Plan to File for Bankruptcy
QVC Group, the parent company behind the long-running television shopping networks QVC and HSN, is preparing to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the coming hours. The filing, expected in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, was disclosed in a regulatory submission on April 15, 2026, spotted by Bloomberg, and targets…
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Local News From ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC is Still The Main Way Many Cord Cutters Get Their News As Cable TV News Drops to 4th Place
A new survey of more than 500 Americans who have cut the cord on their cable television subscriptions finds that local news broadcasts on ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC affiliates continue to serve as the leading source of information. Twenty-nine percent of respondents identified these over-the-air local newscasts as a primary way they stay informed,…
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Amazon Sued For Allegedly Breaking Fire TV Sticks
A class action lawsuit filed in California state court has accused Amazon of intentionally degrading the performance of its older Fire TV Stick devices to push customers toward purchasing newer models. The complaint, submitted earlier this month, targets the tech giant’s handling of first- and second-generation Fire TV Sticks, devices that once provided convenient access…
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Ticketmaster & Live Nation Found Guilty of Overcharging Fans
A federal jury in New York delivered a landmark decision on Wednesday, determining that Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster maintained an illegal monopoly over the live music industry according to CNN. The ruling validates long-standing concerns that the company’s extensive control over concert promotion, venue operations, and ticketing services has suppressed competition, inflated…
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Paramount Wants to Overhaul Pluto TV
Paramount is embarking on a comprehensive overhaul of its free, ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV, aiming to revitalize the platform with expanded content offerings and advanced technology upgrades. The initiative comes as the company, now under new ownership following Skydance Media’s acquisition completed last August, seeks to strengthen its position in the competitive direct-to-consumer streaming…
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You Can Finally Turn Off YouTube Shorts
YouTube has finally rolled out an update that allows every user to completely eliminate the Shorts feed by setting a daily time limit of zero minutes. This change marks the latest step in the platform’s efforts to address concerns over excessive screen time and addictive scrolling behaviors associated with short-form video content. The ability to…
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Upgrade Your Home Security for Less With This Alexa-Compatible Doorbell Deal — Now $35.99
An easy way to freshen up your home security this spring has just gotten a lot cheaper. Blink’s Newest Video Doorbell System just dropped to $35.99, which includes the Sync Module Core, 45% price cut for anyone looking for a little more peace of mind. If you don’t need the System version, the doorbell-only Add-On…
