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Cord Cutting Today: A Leaked Memo Signals the End of Hulu, DIRECTV Price Hikes Higher Than Expected & More
Today in Cord Cutting Today for May 29, 2026 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including a leaked memo that gives a look at the future of Hulu, details about the DIRECTV price hike from customer emails, and more. Here are some of the biggest…
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More Tegna Execs Will Be Leaving Amid Nexstar Merger Legal Battle
More executives at media company Tegna are exiting amid the ongoing legal issues the company is facing related to the Nexstar merger. Earlier this week, it was reported that Patrick Paolini will be the company’s new CEO, with Mike Steib leaving the company. Paolini is coming from FOX Television Stations, where he has served as…
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Scream 7 is Now Streaming: Here’s How to Watch at Home
The latest installment in the Scream franchise came to theaters in February and became the highest-grossing film of the series. Now, the slasher film is available to stream at home. What is Scream 7 About? When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest…
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YouTube Premium Adds New Features for Podcast Fans
Youtube announced today that it’s adding new features for YouTube Premium subscribers, with a focus on podcast fans. The updates include an auto-speed option to adjust playback speed and on-the-go mode. On-the-go mode is designed for users who want to listen to podcasts while outside of the house, while working out, commuting, or just multitasking.…
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Some DIRECTV Subscribers are Seeing as Much as $14 in Price Increases
This week, we shared the news that DIRECTV will be increasing prices on its premium packages and some of its genre packs. While new standard pricing wasn’t shared, we’re now learning more as subscribers are getting emails about the upcoming changes to their personal subscription plans. WIth the price hike, DIRECTV shared details about the…
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3 New Simpsons Episodes Are Coming Exclusively to Disney+
Disney+ is bringing more content to Simpsons fans this summer, with three new episodes coming exclusively to the platform. Disney will start with double-episode “Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition” streaming June 17, and full-length episodes “Simpsley” streaming July 3, and “Yellow Mirror” streaming August 26. The new episodes join a growing collection of Simpsons content. The…
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Cord Cutting Today: Roku Made Some Major Changes & DIRECTV Gets More Expensive
In Cord Cutting Today for May 28, 2026, DIRECTV announces another price hike (and we share some cheaper alternatives), Paramount continues to try to push its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery through, Roku gives its home screen a major update, and more. Here are some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting…
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DIRECTV is Getting a Price Hike: Here Are 5 Cheaper Streaming Options
DIRECTV is raising prices again, beginning June 25, with most packages increasing by $5-8 per month. With DIRECTV being the most expensive live TV streaming service, the latest price hike, some subscribers might be looking for more affordable live TV streaming packages. Below, we’re sharing the top DIRECTV alternatives if you want a change. YouTube…
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Cord Cutting Today: Two Kids Channels Are Merging, Another Airline Signs a Deal with Starlink & More
In Cord Cutting Today for May 27, 2026, a former Fox executive will step into a new role as CEO, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network make plans to merge into one kids’ channel, and more. Here are some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting today. Today’s Top Stories: Quick Links from Cord…
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American Airlines Will Use Starlink for In-Air WiFi
American Airlines announced today that it will install Starlink on more than 500 of its narrow-body Airbus plans for inflight WiFi. Starlink used a low orbit satellite system to deliver broadband internet, which can be used for inflight internet connections, allowing travelers to stream content, play games, communicate in real time and more. Starlink can…