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Conan O’Brien Moved to TBS 15 Years Ago Today
Today marks the 15th anniversary of a pivotal moment in late-night television history: on April 12, 2010, Conan O’Brien signed a deal with TBS to host a new talk show, simply titled Conan, following his dramatic exit from NBC’s The Tonight Show. The agreement, announced amidst swirling speculation about O’Brien’s next move, not only gave…
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Netflix, Amazon, & Others Are Reportedly “Lukewarm” on F1 Media Rights Bid
The finish line for the next Formula One media rights deal could be further than it appears. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, F1 is searching for a “rights package at around $150 million to $180 million a year beginning with the 2026 season” and is struggling to find suitors. Although the…
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The Echo Show 5 is 28% Off Right Now
If you’re interested in organizing your smart home, Amazon is making it easier with a deal on the Echo Show 5. Using an Echo Show allows you to control your smart home devices with one user friendly display. Right now, you can pick up an Echo Show 5 for 28% off, bringing the price down…
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How to Watch ONE Friday Fights 104 Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on April 11
Another night of hard hits returns to Bangkok, Thailand. Lumpinee Boxing Stadium is home to ONE Friday Fights 104, featuring 12 bouts across Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing disciplines. Bring your coffee and early morning thirst for martial arts, because this one is kicking off with the crows. The stacked lineup offers a little something…
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YouTube Wants to Stop People From Getting Addicted to Shorts
YouTube Shorts, the platform’s wildly popular short-form video feature, is generating over 70 billion daily views, cementing its place as a cultural juggernaut. But with its meteoric rise comes growing concern about its addictive nature, as mindless scrolling—often dubbed “doomscrolling”—has become a hallmark of the Shorts experience. Studies have linked overuse of short video apps…
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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Made Nearly $52 Million in 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery filed its 2025 proxy statement this week, which included information about CEO David Zaslav’s compensation. In 2024, Zaslav saw a pay increase of 4%, bringing his annual pay to $51.9 million. Variety reports that in 2023, Zaslav received a whopping 26.5% increase, which brought his annual pay that year to $49.7 million…
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Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) Bluetooth Speaker Drops to Just $119
Today Bose slashes the price of its acclaimed SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) to just $119, down from its regular $149 price tag. This $30 discount—representing a 13% savings—marks one of the steepest reductions seen on the recently released second-generation model since its debut in September 2024. Available now at major retailers like…
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Classic TV Shows Are Finding New Success on Free Services Like Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel, & More With Billions of Minutes Watched
Free ad-supported streaming television free platforms are undergoing a dramatic transformation, moving far beyond their roots in nostalgic reruns to become a powerhouse in the streaming industry, according to a new report from Gracenote, a Nielsen company. Once dominated by classic shows from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, free channels are now attracting major media…
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DISH Urges FCC to Stop Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations from Blacking Out Channels in Fee Disputes
EchoStar Corp., the parent company of DISH Network, has called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to overhaul retransmission consent rules to prevent local ABC, CBS, and FOX stations from pulling their channels from pay-TV providers like DISH, Comcast, and others during contentious fee negotiations. In a filing submitted on April 10 as part of…
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Plex Adds 4 Free Live TV Channels, Including The Osbournes & More
Plex, the popular free ad-supported streaming television (ree platform, is expanding its ever-growing roster of channels with an exciting slate of additions, offering something for everyone from spy-thriller fans to reality TV enthusiasts and car aficionados. The new channels, added this week, include MI-5, Geta Salvaje, The Osbournes, and a dedicated Classic Car Auctions channel…
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Google Cuts Hundreds of Employees in Its Android Division That Works on Google TV
Following voluntary exit offers earlier this year, reports indicate that Google has significantly reduced its workforce within the Platforms & Devices division, the very arm responsible for key products like Android and Chrome, as well as its burgeoning Google TV platform. While the exact number remains unconfirmed, sources suggest “hundreds of employees” have been impacted…
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Judge Denies CBS Bid to Block Sony’s Distribution of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ in Ongoing Legal Battle
In a significant blow to CBS, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile issued a tentative ruling on Thursday denying the network’s request for a court order to temporarily halt Sony Pictures Television’s efforts to take over distribution of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. The decision marks a pivotal moment in the escalating legal feud…
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Cigar TV Lights Up on FreeCast and Roku
Cigar lovers, your screen just got a lot more sophisticated. The brand-new Cigar TV channel has officially launched on FreeCast and Roku Channels, bringing the smoky allure of premium cigars straight into your living room and it’s only getting started. With plans to launch on more than 29 additional streaming platforms, this 24/7 channel is…
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30 Years Later, These April ’95 Films Still Hit Hard
April 1995 gave us unforgettable characters, bold storytelling, and iconic moments that still hold up three decades later. These movies explored everything from friendship and honor to loyalty, laughter, and personal growth. They were funny, action-packed, dramatic, and even a little weird—but they all left a mark. Now, 30 years later, it’s time to look…
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Amazon Plans to Invest Even More in AI
Today, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared an annual letter to shareholders. In the letter, Jassy covered 2024 financials and highlights of the year. He also shared plans for 2025 and beyond, including plans for increasing the use of AI. “Generative AI is going to reinvent virtually every customer experience we know, and enable altogether new…
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