Author: Luke Bouma
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Amazon’s Fire TV Adds An App For Instagram From Meta
Today Meta has introduced Instagram for TV, marking the first time Instagram content has been specifically optimized for television screens. The new app, available starting today on select Amazon Fire TV devices in the United States, allows users to experience Instagram Reels on a larger display, transforming short-form videos into a shared, lean-back viewing activity.…
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YouTube TV Renews Its Deal With Newsmax
Newsmax Inc. announced it has finalized a multi-year renewal of its carriage agreement with YouTube TV, ensuring continued availability of the Newsmax channel on one of the country’s prominent live streaming television services. This development solidifies the network’s position in the evolving landscape of pay television, where streaming platforms are increasingly dominating viewer preferences. Under…
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YouTube TV Added 750,000 Subscribers In The 3rd Quarter of 2025, According To a New Report
YouTube TV may have just seen record growth, helping it reach 11 million subscribers as it reportedly added 750,000 subscribers in the 3rd quarter of 2025. According to the MoffettNathanson Cord-Cutting Monitor report released in early December, the pay TV sector added a net of 303,000 subscribers—the first quarterly gain since 2017. This modest rebound…
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Roku Adds 11 New Free Channels to Roku TVs & Roku Players From Disney, PBS, The BBC, & More
Roku today quietly added 11 new free channels to its popular ad-supported platform, The Roku Channel. This expansion, rolling out across Roku TVs and Roku players, brings a diverse array of content to users without any subscription fees, further solidifying Roku’s position as a go-to destination for accessible entertainment. The update emphasizes variety, catering to…
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Disney+ Shelves Gender-Swapped Reboot of Classic ‘Holes’ After Pilot Production
In a surprising turn for fans of Louis Sachar’s beloved 1998 young adult novel, Disney+ has decided not to move forward with its planned television series adaptation of Holes. The project, which had generated considerable buzz earlier in the year, featured a gender-swapped reimagining of the story with a female protagonist at its center. Despite…
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Apple TV Adds Google Cast Support on Android
Apple announced today that it has updated the Apple TV app on Android devices to include native support for Google Cast. This new feature enables millions of Android users to effortlessly stream content from their phones or tablets directly to compatible televisions or Chromecast devices. The integration marks a further step in making Apple TV…
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FanDuel Sports Network Cuts Back Pregame and Postgame Coverage Amid Cost-Cutting Measures
FanDuel Sports Network, the regional sports broadcaster formerly known as Bally Sports, is implementing significant changes to its pregame and postgame programming across its network of channels. The overhaul, which began with NBA and NHL coverage this season, is now extending to Major League Baseball broadcasts, reflecting broader efforts to reduce operational expenses in an…
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86 Years Ago Today: The Classic Gone With The Wind First Premiered
Eighty-six years ago today, on December 15, 1939, the cinematic landscape shifted dramatically with the premiere of “Gone With The Wind” in Atlanta, Georgia. This epic drama, directed by Victor Fleming and featuring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh in lead roles, marked a pivotal moment in film history, blending romance, war, and social upheaval into…
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Deal Alert: Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Touchscreen Laptop Deal Makes It a Holiday Shopping Steal
The popular Lenovo IdeaPad 3i touchscreen laptop has gotten a significant price drop, now available for just $378.97, down from its original $599.99. This deal highlights the ongoing trend of aggressive holiday promotions in the tech sector, where retailers are slashing prices on reliable everyday computing devices to attract shoppers looking for value during the…
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Roku’s New & Powerful Instant Resume Feature Makes Opening Apps & Resuming Streaming Faster, But Here is How to Stop It If You Don’t Like It
Roku continues to refine its streaming platform with the ongoing expansion of the Instant Resume feature, a capability that allows users to seamlessly return to their exact spot in content when reopening supported apps. This functionality, which has been gradually rolling out to more channels and devices, eliminates the need to manually navigate back to…