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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…
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Tegna Names Former Fox TV Exec as CEO
Tegna Inc. announced today that Patrick Paolini will be the company’s new CEO, effective June 1. Paolini will report directly to the Tegna Board of Directors. Paolini is coming in at an interesting time for the company. Nexstar Media Group closed a $6.2 billion deal to acquire Tegna in March, giving Nexstar control of Tegna’s…
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Amazon Launches Android-Based Fire OS 16 Amid Switch to Vega OS
Amazon has shared on its developer blog that it has released Fire OS 16, the newest version of the Android-based OS for Fire TVs. AFTV News first spotted the update. As AFTV News points out, the release of Fire OS 16 comes just two months after the launch of the first products using Fire OS…
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FOX One is Now Available Through The Roku Channel
Starting today, FOX One will be available as a premium subscription through The Roku Channel in the U.S, making it easy to sign up and manage your subscription through your Roku account. FOX One brings all of FOX’s News, Sports and Entertainment content together on one platform. The service will offer the full portfolio of…
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Hulu and Disney Are Celebrating a Throwback Summer
Disney is bringing back summer vacation entertainment with in-person and streaming events, starting next week and through the summer, with the return of Disney+ and Hulu Throwbacks. Disney is celebrating summer and bringing Hulu into the fun with curated content, throwback shows and movies from the 90s and 2000s, and an interactive popup event. The…
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Netflix Expands Podcast Strategy with Live Episodes of The Breakfast Club
Today, iHeartMedia and Netflix announced that The Breakfast Club will stream live daily on Netflix, beginning June 1. The new format is the next step in Netflix’s podcast strategy, as well as its focus on streaming more live events, marking the first daily live program airing every weekday. The Breakfast Club is a culture podcast,…