Author: Luke Bouma
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Six Years Ago, PlayStation Vue The Cord Cutting Pioneer Shut Down
Exactly six years ago this month, on January 30, 2020, Sony Interactive Entertainment pulled the plug on PlayStation Vue, its ambitious live TV streaming service. The shutdown marked the end of an era for a platform that had aimed to revolutionize how people consumed television, challenging traditional cable providers with a digital alternative. Though it…
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Hulu+ Live TV Launches New TV Bundles
Viewers in the United States who prefer Spanish-language programming now have a dedicated streaming option with the introduction of specialized Live TV Español plans from Hulu. These offerings cater specifically to audiences seeking robust access to live channels in Spanish, combined with extensive on-demand libraries where applicable. The flagship plan, known as Hulu + Live…
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Disney Announces a Change of Leadership For Lucasfilm Overseeing Star Wars Movies & TV Shows
In a significant shift for one of Hollywood’s most iconic franchises, Kathleen Kennedy has stepped down as president of Lucasfilm this week, concluding nearly 14 years at the helm of the studio behind Star Wars and other beloved properties. The transition, which has been in careful planning for approximately two years between Kennedy and Disney…
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Pluto TV Adds 5 New Live Star Trek Channels
Pluto TV has expanded its free streaming lineup with the addition of five dedicated Star Trek channels, launching today in celebration of the premiere of the new series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on Paramount+. The move provides fans with easy, no-cost access to a wide range of classic Star Trek series, framing the expansion as…
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Roku Launches a New Feature That Many Roku TV & Roku Player Owners Will Love on The Roku Channel
Roku has introduced an innovative feature that integrates localized weather updates directly into viewing experiences on the Roku Channel and compatible Roku TVs and Roku Players. This new approach delivers short, personalized weather segments during ad breaks when users stream content on the free, ad-supported Roku Channel. These segments feature current local conditions, short-term forecasts,…
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Wikipedia Turns 25 Years Old
Today marks Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary first launched on January 15, 2001, the collaborative online encyclopedia continues to stand as one of the internet’s most influential repositories of knowledge. Launched in 2001 with a simple first edit announcing its name, the platform has evolved into a vast, multilingual resource that attracts hundreds of millions of visitors…
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52 Years Ago Today: ‘Happy Days’ First Premiered on ABC
It’s been exactly 52 years since the iconic sitcom Happy Days first lit up television screens across America, premiering on ABC on January 15, 1974. Created by Garry Marshall, the show transported viewers back to a simpler time in the 1950s and early 1960s, offering a dose of wholesome family entertainment amid the social upheavals…
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Verizon Announces $20 Credit for Customers Hit by Widespread Network Outages, But You Have to Ask For It
In a move to address the fallout from a major network disruption, Verizon has rolled out a compensation program for affected customers following yesterday’s extensive outages. The incident, which occurred on January 14, 2026, left millions of users across the United States without reliable phone, text, or data services for several hours, causing widespread frustration…
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6 Pro Tips for Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Owners For 2026
The Fire TV and Fire Stick are powerful streaming players and with these tips you can get even more out of them. As 2026 comes, many changes have come as Amazon grows its Fire TVs and gets ready to launch a new Fire TV home screen, and recently started to roll out a new OS…
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Fox News Dominated MS Now and CNN in 2025
In a year marked by significant shifts in the cable news landscape, Fox News solidified its position as the dominant force in primetime and total day viewership for 2025, according to final Nielsen big data + panel measurements reported by AdWeek. The network averaged 2.652 million total viewers during primetime (8-11 p.m. ET), marking an…