Author: Jess Barnes
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The Weather Channel Will Stay on YouTube TV, Thanks to a New Deal
YouTube TV and Allen Media Group have signed a deal that will keep The Weather Channel and other AMG-owned channels on the live TV streaming service. With the multiyear deal, YouTube TV subscribers will also keep access to JusticeCentral, Comedy.TV, and Recipe.TV. Local Now, a free streaming service from AMG, will also continue to be available to…
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The FCC Adopts New Rules to Prevent Scam Calls
Today, the Federal Communications Commission voted to strengthen its Know-Your-Customer rules for voice service providers, which will help to cut down on scam calls. In a press release about the decision, the FCC says: “Stopping illegal calls is the FCC’s top consumer protection priority, and the agency is taking a holistic approach by attacking them…
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Netflix Launches Vertical Videos on Mobile
Netflix is following in the footsteps of TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram and introducing vertical videos for its mobile app. The new vertical video feed, called Clips, shares highlights from Netflix content and is part of a broader redesign of the mobile app. In an announcement about the redesign shared today, Netflix said that after updating…
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YouTube Ad Revenue Increased by 11% in Q1 2026
Alphabet, parent company of Google, shared its Q1 financial results today. In the report, the company highlighted YouTube’s success for the beginning of the year, including an 11% increase in ad revenue. YouTube’s ad sales were $9.88 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up from $8.93 billion in Q1 2025. YouTube and Google One…
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Amazon Made $181.5 Billion in Net Sales in the First Quarter of 2026
Amazon released its Q1 2026 financial results today, sharing that the company made $181.5 billion in net sales in the first three months of the year, a 17% increase. In the report ahead of today’s earnings call, the company shared some of the highlights from the period, including major AWS partnerships with companies like OpenAI,…
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Roku’s Howdy Streaming Service Reaches an Estimated 1 Million Users
Roku’s affordable ad-free streaming service, Howdy, just hit a major milestone by reaching a million subscribers. The number comes from a report from Antenna, showing the rapid growth of the service. Roku launched Howdy in August 2025 as a way for Roku to dive into the paid streaming game, while giving viewers a more affordable…
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Ted Lasso is Returning This August
Today, Apple gave us a premiere date for the next season of its fan-favorite series Ted Lasso. Season 4 will debut on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, with the first episode, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through October 7. The first season of Ted Lasso became the most Emmy Award-nominated comedy series and won back-to-back…
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YouTube TV’s New Customizable Multiview Feature is Now Live
Last week, YouTube TV began a limited rollout of its fully customizable multiview feature, allowing subscribers to mix and match up to four live channels on a single screen. Today, the streaming service officially launched the feature. The announcement about the launch came from CEO Neal Mohan, who posted on X. The feature was first announced in…
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Philo Adds 10 More Channels to Its Free Streaming Lineup
Philo is expanding its free streaming offering again, with the addition of ten more channels today. Users will now find 365BLK, Hot Bench, Judge Judy, OUTLAW, Pam Grier’s SOUL FLIX, Real Crime Uncovered, Deal or No Deal, Fear Factor, Spooks (MI-5), and The Osbournes in Philo’s free streaming collection of over 130 ad-supported channels. Here’s…
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House of the Dragon Season Three is Coming This Summer
HBO Max has given us a premiere date for the third season of House of the Dragon. Season three of the HBO Original drama series will debut on Sunday, June 21, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max at the same time Viewers will get a new…