Author: Luke Bouma
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Roku Adds a New Free Channel to Roku TVs and Roku Players
Roku has expanded its entertainment offerings by adding the ANIME x HIDIVE channel to its platform, making a wide selection of anime programming freely available to users of Roku players and Roku TVs. The new channel delivers a dedicated space for fans of Japanese animation, featuring simulcasts, dubs, uncensored titles, and a variety of genres…
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YouTube Makes a Big Change As It Cuts Back On Shorts
YouTube has rolled out a significant redesign test to its desktop homepage, shifting the balance between short-form and long-form video content in a move that prioritizes deeper viewing experiences for users on larger screens. The platform, long known for pushing its vertical Shorts format aggressively across devices, is now testing a layout that elevates traditional…
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Fox & Roku Explain Their Plans for the Future of Tubi & The Roku Channel
Fox Corporation’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku, announced earlier this week, marks a significant consolidation in the streaming landscape, uniting one of the largest connected TV platforms with Fox’s portfolio of sports, news, and entertainment assets, including the free ad-supported streaming service Tubi. During a joint investor call, executives from both companies emphasized the complementary…
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Big Cuts Coming to The BBC as It Reviews the Future of Its TV Channels & Cuts Staff
The British Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as the BBC, has announced sweeping cost-cutting measures that will reshape its operations for years to come. Under the leadership of its newly appointed director general, the public broadcaster is set to eliminate around 550 positions in the coming months while significantly reducing its spending on new content, as…
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Comcast’s Xfinity Internet Rolls Out Same-Day Internet Service in Select Markets, Following T-Mobile’s Rapid Delivery Model
Comcast has introduced a same-day delivery option for its Xfinity internet service, allowing new customers in select cities to receive the necessary gateway equipment and activate their connection on the same day they sign up. This move positions the cable giant as the first major wired internet provider to offer such immediate access, directly competing…
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35 Years Ago Today: “Star Trek: The Next Generation” Celebrated Its 100th Episode Milestone – A Look Back at This Classic Show
Thirty-five years ago today, on June 17, 1991, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (TNG) reached a major milestone with the airing of its 100th episode, “Redemption, Part I.” This landmark episode, which served as the thrilling fourth-season finale, drew viewers deep into the escalating Klingon civil war, delivering high-stakes intrigue, political drama, and a memorable…
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New Jersey’s PBS Could Soon Shut Down If The Governor’s Takeover Plan Fails
New Jersey’s public television network stands on the brink of closure after years of financial strain from deep cuts in both state and federal funding. Without swift intervention, NJ PBS could cease operations as early as July 1, leaving the state without a dedicated outlet for local news, educational programming, and community-focused content. Governor Mikie…
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Nexstar Warns YouTube Could Destroy Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC News Without Its Merger With Tegna
Nexstar Media’s CEO has expressed deep concerns that unchecked growth by major technology companies like Google, YouTube, and TikTok threatens the viability of local television news operations affiliated with ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. Without the proposed acquisition of Tegna, local broadcasters risk following the path of many community newspapers that collapsed under digital competition,…
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Roku Reportedly Turned Down an Offer From Netflix To Buy The Company
Netflix is reportedly making aggressive moves in the media and technology acquisition space, with fresh details emerging about its unsuccessful bid to purchase streaming platform Roku. The streaming giant, known for dominating the subscription video market, entered competitive talks to acquire Roku earlier this year but ultimately lost out to Fox Corp in a deal…
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37 Years Ago Today: Ghostbusters II Hit Theaters – A Look Back At This Classic Movie
Thirty-seven years ago today, on June 16, 1989, Columbia Pictures unleashed Ghostbusters II upon audiences eager for another dose of supernatural comedy and spectral chaos. Directed once again by Ivan Reitman, the sequel reunited the core creative team and much of the beloved cast from the 1984 original, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis,…