-
FCC Ends Red Tape That Delayed The Building Of New Tower For 5G & 5G Home Internet
In a significant policy shift, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced today the termination of a Biden-era rulemaking proposal aimed at expanding environmental reviews for new telecommunications tower constructions. The proposal, which has been under consideration since 2022, sought to impose additional, what critics argue are unnecessary, environmental assessments before new towers could be erected across…
-
How to Watch the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Skills Challenge Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on January 30
The NFL’s best head to Orlando for the first day of the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games. Camping World Stadium will host the best players from the NFC and AFC who are not competing in the Big Game. Beginning today until Sunday, February 2, NFL players will showcase their talents in one of the biggest…
-
How to Watch PGA TOUR 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
The PGA Tour continues today with the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. 80 players will compete live from Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course, with notable players Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth making their tour debuts. The four-day no-cut event has a purse of $20 million, with the winner taking…
-
Sling TV Celebrates 10 Years of Cord-Cutting Revolution
Sling TV, the pioneering live TV streaming service that sparked the cord-cutting movement, is marking its 10th anniversary. Launched on February 9, 2015, Sling TV disrupted the television industry by offering a more affordable and flexible alternative to traditional cable packages. Over the past decade, Sling TV has amassed over 22.5 billion streaming hours and…
-
Court TV Marks 30 Years Since O.J. Simpson Trial with New Limited Series “Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?”
Three decades removed from the most polarizing court decision of the the 20th century, the infamous O.J. Simpson trial is still a hot subject among many who lived through it. The case captivated the world and earned the nickname “The Trial of the Century.” Now it is being revisited in Court TV’s new seven-part limited…
-
Hi-Yo Silver! “Lone Ranger” Rides Onto Airwaves, Launching Years of Wild West Adventures 92 years Ago Today
On this day in 1933, a masked rider and his faithful companion galloped into the hearts and imaginations of radio listeners across America. “The Lone Ranger,” a thrilling Western adventure series, premiered on Detroit’s WXYZ radio station, marking the beginning of a 21-year run that would spawn a multimedia franchise, including a beloved television show.…
-
AT&T Has Cut Over 139,000 Jobs Since 2017 As It Spins Off DIRECTV, Warner Bros. & Leans Into AI
The US telecom industry continues its dramatic downsizing trend as AT&T cut over 9,000 employees in 2024. This wave of layoffs comes amidst a backdrop of technological advancements, increasing automation, and a relentless focus on cost efficiency. AT&T, led by CEO John Stankey, has been particularly aggressive in its workforce reduction strategy. Since taking the…
-
Netflix Expands Gaming with Party and Couch Co-Op Features
Netflix is doubling down on its push into gaming, with plans to add party and couch co-op games to its streaming platform. This move, which aims to create a modern take on family game nights and TV game shows, was highlighted by Netflix’s co-CEO Gregory Peters during the company’s Q4 2024 earnings call. The announcement,…
-
Comcast NBCUniversal’s Plan to Spin Off MSNBC, CNBC, & More Strategy: Prioritizing Peacock, NBC, and Bravo in the Streaming Era
A key statistic revealed during Comcast’s Q4 earnings call sheds light on the company’s strategic decision to spin off the majority of NBCUniversal’s cable channels. The revelation that 98% of viewing on the Peacock streaming service is driven by NBC and Bravo underscores the company’s focus on a “broadcast-plus-streaming strategy” centered around these two powerful…
-
MLS Season Pass 2025 Launches on Apple TV
The 30th season of Major League Soccer (MLS) kicks off on February 22, 2025, but MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is available now for the upcoming season. The all-in-one subscription service is the home of all things MLS and gives fans access to every game, exclusive content, and much more. Available in over 100…
-
Sling TV Freestream Adds 7 New Free Channels Including VH1’s I Love
Sling TV’s free, ad-supported streaming service Freestream officially added another 7 new live free channels this week to its growing lineup of free channels. This includes a channel dedicated to VH1’s I love series. Since launching the service, DISH has been ramping up the number of channels on Freestream, which is separate from its pay…
-
Peacock Lost $372 Million In The 4th Quarter of 2024 As It Continues to Move Toward Profitability
NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, continues its upward trajectory, reporting strong fourth-quarter results and significant progress in narrowing its financial losses. Comcast, Peacock’s parent company, announced on Thursday that the streamer’s Q4 revenue grew to $1.3 billion, up from $1 billion in the same period last year. More importantly, Peacock significantly narrowed its losses, reporting a…
-
Blockbuster Coming Back As A Nightclub, Bar, Restaurant and Amusement Park?
In a surprising twist, the beloved video rental chain Blockbuster is set to make a comeback, but not in the way you might expect. The iconic brand is gearing up to transform into a vibrant entertainment hub, combining the nostalgia of the past with the excitement of the present. According to a recent Instagram post,…
-
Comcast Lost 311,000 TV Customers & 139,000 Internet Customers In The 4th Quarter of 2024 As Cord Cutting & Cord Cutting 2.0 Grow
Comcast Corporation, the nation’s largest cable and internet provider, released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, highlighting both successes and challenges. With this, Comcast lost 311,000 TV customers and 139,000 internet customers during the 4th quarter of 2024. This comes from both cord-cutting on TV services and cord-cutting 2.0 growing with Americans…
-
Dish & Sling TV Will Start Using AI to Improve Its Content Discovery
Dish Network is taking a giant leap forward in enhancing its user experience by partnering with ThinkAnalytics, a leading provider of content discovery and viewer engagement solutions. The satellite TV giant will implement ThinkAnalytics’ Think360 platform and ThinkContentExplorer to optimize its content curation, personalize recommendations, and boost viewer engagement across its Dish, Sling TV, and…
Disclaimer: To address the growing use of ad blockers we now use affiliate links to sites like http://Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. Affiliate links help sites like Cord Cutters News, stay open. Affiliate links cost you nothing but help me support my family. We do not allow paid reviews on this site. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.