Author: Kayla Wassell
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Squid Games is Back as a Reality Show. Here’s the First Trailer
While some prefer to keep the carnage of Korean sensation Squid Game on screen, others want to dive into the action themselves. Today, Netflix launched a teaser for Squid Game: The Challenge, a competition show based on the hit series of the same name. Netflix’s new show will take 456 people – yes, real people…
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FCC Is Ramping Up its Efforts to Provide 5G Home Internet Access to Rural America
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking further comment on its effort to connect more Americans with a 5G network, with a goal of better using its updated coverage map to dole out needed funds. The FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to “refresh the record” for the 5G Fund for Rural Americans to…
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Wheel of Fortune Extends Vanna White’s Contract as Pat Sajak Begins His Last Season
Wheel of Fortune kicked off its 41st season on September 11, marking the end of tenured host Pat Sajak, who is leaving the show in 2024. While fans prepare to say farewell to Sajak, they can be assured that Vanna White will continue spinning letters for at least another two years. CBS confirmed White extended…
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FCC Just Slammed a Robocall Cabal with a $116 Million Fine For Toll-Free Scam
The Federal Communications Commission issued a $116.2 million fine against a group responsible for nearly 10 million robocalls to toll-free numbers. ScammerBlaster, OnTel, ChariTel, and Thomas Dorsher, known collectively as Dorsher Enterprise, are behind the illegal calls, the agency said today. The group presented itself as an anti-robocall campaign but was actually conducting a scam…
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A New OTA TV Station is Coming to This Illinois City
Rockford, Illinois, residents will be getting three new channels under 19 WSLN, which will serve as the new home for Stateline’s CW, Circle, and Antenna TV. Channel 19 will launch with these three networks and noted it may add more programs as “opportunities arise,” according to WIFR and parent company Gray Media. Stateline’s CW will…
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Sports Fans Would Pay a Premium For A Simpler Steaming Experience, Study Says
Sports fans would pay extra for a “less fragmented” streaming service that offers the content they want. The lack of that one simple option means a majority of folks are still choosing cable over streaming when it comes to catching that live game. That’s one of the big conclusions from the 2023 Sports Fan Insights:…
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A+E Networks Brings Free Channels to Rakuten TV
A+E Networks EMEA is launching three free ad-supported channels on Rakuten TV, a Japanese-based video-on-demand streaming service. The channels include Inside Crime, Mystery TV, and World War TV. This move is part of A+E Networks’ plan to share its content on new platforms and extend the reach of its free channels. Rakuten TV is available…
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The Price is Right at Night and Let’s Make a Deal Primetime Hit CBS as Hollywood Strike Rages On
As networks scramble to fill a fall season devoid of scripted programming, CBS brings something for game show fans to primetime this fall. The Price is Right returns to primetime next month with competition show-themed episodes and three prize-packed Let’s Make a Deal episodes in November. CBS is one of several networks facing vacancies in…
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YouTube Lets Members Find a Song by Humming
YouTube is testing an experimental search feature that allows you to find a song on the platform by humming. To use it, switch from YouTube voice search to the new song search option, then hum the song for at least 3 seconds. You can also look for a song currently being played by recording it…
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FCC Ramps Up Efforts to Stop Robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission is not taking robocalls lightly, requiring providers to monitor their networks for illegal activity. Today, the agency’s Robocall Response Team issued an Initial Determination Order requiring One Owl to provide proof it is tracking and blocking illegal calls. The company has two weeks to hand over documentation of its efforts to…