Author: Luke Bouma
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The Corporation For Public Broadcasting Will Shut Down After Funding Cuts to PBS & NPR
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a cornerstone of American public media for over half a century, announced Friday that it will begin winding down its operations following the elimination of its federal funding by the Trump administration and Congress. The decision marks a historic shift for public broadcasting, leaving organizations like PBS and NPR…
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SpaceX’s Starlink Update Improves Internet Performance Even When Trees Block The View of The Sky
In a groundbreaking announcement, SpaceX has unveiled a transformative update to its Starlink satellite internet service, enabling seamless connectivity even when trees or other obstacles partially block a home’s view of the sky. This technological leap, detailed in a recent statement from the company, promises to enhance the reliability and accessibility of high-speed internet for…
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Warner Bros. Discovery is Shutting Down Multiple Cable TV Networks This Month Here is The Full List
In a growing trend for cable TV this month Warner Bors Discovery will be shutting down multiple cable TV Chanenls. HBO, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, has confirmed plans to discontinue several of its linear channels, including HBO Family, ThrillerMax, MovieMax, and OuterMax. The announcement, verified by Spectrum on August 15, 2025, underscores HBO’s…
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44 Years Ago Today MTV First Aired with a Bang – Now Its Future is In Doubt
Today marks the 44th anniversary of a pivotal moment in music and television history. On August 1, 1981, at 12:01 a.m., MTV (Music Television) launched, forever altering the landscape of pop culture. The first music video to grace the airwaves was the aptly titled “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles, a prophetic anthem…
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Everything We Know About ESPN Unlimited: A New Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Service From Disney
In a bold move to redefine how sports fans consume content, ESPN has announced its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service, simply branded as ESPN, set to launch in early fall 2025. The service, revealed by ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, will offer fans unprecedented access to ESPN’s vast portfolio of sports programming through an enhanced ESPN…
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Sling TV and DISH Lose 290,000 TV Customers in Q2 2025
EchoStar Corporation, the parent company of DISH Network and Sling TV, reported a staggering loss of 290,000 pay-TV subscribers in the second quarter of 2025, marking a significant escalation in the company’s ongoing struggle to retain customers in a rapidly evolving media landscape. This follows a loss of 383,000 subscribers in the first quarter of…
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Roku is The #1 TV OS In the United States, Canada, & Mexico
Roku, Inc., the leading TV streaming platform, announced robust financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing significant growth in its Platform business and strategic advancements in advertising and content distribution. The company reported total net revenue of $1,111 million, a 15% year-over-year (YoY) increase, driven by an 18% YoY surge in Platform revenue…
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Amazon Made $167.7 Billion in Sales in The 2nd Quarter of 2025
Amazon.com, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing a 13% year-over-year increase in net sales to $167.7 billion, up from $148.0 billion in Q2 2024. Excluding a $1.5 billion favorable impact from foreign exchange rates, net sales grew 12%. The company’s strong performance was fueled by significant growth across its…
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The Three Stooges’ Classic Episodes Have Been Remastered & Are Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Fans of classic comedy are in for a treat as Amazon Prime Video announces the release of The Three Stooges+ Comedy Gold Standard collection, featuring the iconic trio’s timeless short films from the 1930s through the 1950s, now fully remastered and available for streaming. This meticulously restored collection brings the eye-poking, face-slapping, and nyuk-nyuk-filled antics…
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T-Mobile Moves Some Legacy Customers to New Go5G Plus Plans Without Warning
In a move that has reignited memories of a controversial 2023 attempt, T-Mobile has informed a segment of its long-time customer base that they will be transitioned to new plans starting August 13, 2025. The announcement, sent via email and text notifications, has sparked discussions across platforms like Reddit and raised questions about T-Mobile’s commitment…