Author: Luke Bouma
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Improvements Are Coming to Google TV
Google has announced new features and developer tools aimed at enhancing app discovery and user engagement on its Google TV platform. The changes focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and evolving hardware interactions to help developers make their applications more visible and accessible to users. Central to these efforts is the integration of Gemini, Google’s AI…
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YouTube Announces an Improved Search To Help You Find Not Only The Right Video But The Right Part of That Video
Google has introduced a new artificial intelligence feature for YouTube called Ask YouTube, which enhances the platform’s search capabilities by allowing users to pose more natural and detailed questions. The tool aims to deliver targeted video results and direct viewers to the most relevant segments within those videos. The feature represents an expansion of Google’s…
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The FCC Gives Us a First Look at Amazon’s New Home Internet Service
Federal regulators have released the first public images of the customer premises equipment designed to accompany Amazon’s ambitious low-Earth orbit satellite broadband network, known as Leo as spotted by PC Mag. The disclosure comes as the tech giant gears up for a summer launch of its long-awaited competitor to established satellite services. Amazon has been…
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Another Former PBS Station Just Shut Down After Federal Funding Cuts Left It Unable to Continue
Eastern Illinois University’s longstanding public television station WEIU-TV has officially ended its over-the-air broadcasts, marking the end of an era for traditional broadcast media in central and southern Illinois. The station, which provided programming to communities across multiple counties for four decades, transitioned entirely to a digital streaming platform known as WEIU Digital TV following…
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The Top 10 FREE Roku Apps For Roku TV & Roku Players That Every Roku Owner Must Try
As subscription prices for popular services like Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video continue to rise, Roku owners can take comfort in a robust selection of completely free, ad-supported streaming options. While Roku is best known for its effortless access to premium paid channels, it also delivers an expanding universe of no-cost content that…
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Disney+ is Adding a New 24/7 Live Channel
Disney+ is set to expand its offerings with the launch of a dedicated Pixar channel on June 10, providing subscribers with nonstop access to the studio’s extensive catalog of beloved animated content. The new addition, known as the Pixar Stream, will curate films, television series, and short films from the animation powerhouse, creating an always-on…
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NPR News Announces Layoffs After Public Funding Cuts
NPR today announced a significant restructuring of its newsroom operations on Monday, marking another round of belt-tightening as the public broadcaster adapts to a challenging financial landscape shaped by the loss of federal support and evolving digital consumption patterns. The moves include voluntary buyouts for a substantial portion of its journalistic staff, with the possibility…
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31 Years Ago Today: ‘Braveheart’ Makes Its World Premiere
Thirty-one years ago today, on May 18, 1995, Mel Gibson’s epic historical drama Braveheart premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival, marking the beginning of a cinematic journey that would captivate audiences worldwide and culminate in major Academy Award recognition the following year. The film, which Gibson both directed and starred in alongside French actress…
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Review: Walmart’s Onn Google TV Pro 2026
The Walmart Onn Google TV Pro 2026 stands out as a compelling second-generation streaming device that brings meaningful upgrades to an already strong lineup. As an affordable Google TV player, it combines solid performance with innovative features that even Google’s own flagship streamer lacks, making it an attractive option for cord-cutters seeking value without compromise.…
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25 Years Ago Today: Shrek Revolutionized Animation and Pop Culture with Its Theatrical Debut
Twenty-five years ago today, on May 18, 2001, DreamWorks Pictures released Shrek, an animated adventure that transformed the fairy tale genre and established a new standard for family entertainment. Voiced by Mike Myers as the titular green ogre, Eddie Murphy as the irrepressible Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, the film brought a fresh,…