Author: Luke Bouma
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30 Years Ago Today Walt Disney Paid $19 Billion to Buy ABC & ESPN Changing TV Forever
Today marks the 30th anniversary of a landmark moment in television history: on July 31, 1995, The Walt Disney Company acquired Capital Cities/ABC for a staggering $19 billion, one of the largest media mergers of its time. This deal not only reshaped Disney’s portfolio but also redefined the media landscape, bringing together a powerhouse of…
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Getting Food For Movie Night Is Now Easier With Uber Eats’ New Features
Binge-watching your favorite Netflix series just got tastier, as Uber Eats rolls out innovative updates to elevate the food delivery experience. On Wednesday, Uber Eats announced a suite of new features, including a “Live order chat” tool, AI-powered enhancements for merchants, and an incentive for customers to share photos of their meals. These changes aim…
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Comcast Lost 226,000 Internet Customers & 325,000 TV Customers in Q2 2025 as Cord-Cutting 2.0 Accelerates, While 5G Home Internet Surges
Comcast Corporation, the nation’s largest cable and internet provider, reported a significant loss of 226,000 broadband subscribers in the second quarter of 2025, intensifying concerns about the growing trend of “Cord-Cutting 2.0.” This marks a sharp escalation from the 120,000 internet customers lost in Q2 2024, reflecting mounting competitive pressures from alternative internet providers, according…
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Amazon’s New Home Internet Service Announces Upcoming Satellite Launch, Bringing Home Internet Service Closer to Reality With The Help of SpaceX
Amazon’s ambitious Project Kuiper, a low Earth orbit satellite network designed to provide fast and reliable internet to customers and communities worldwide, is making significant strides toward becoming a reality. The company’s initiative to deploy a constellation of more than 3,200 satellites has seen steady progress since its first launch in April 2025. With the…
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YouTube TV Adds More Local TV Stations
YouTube TV, a leading streaming service for cord-cutters, has announced a significant expansion of its local channel lineup, adding several new CW affiliates across the United States. This move enhances the platform’s commitment to delivering regional content to its subscribers, offering access to local news, sports, and entertainment. Among the newly added stations are WVIR-DT3…
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26 Years Ago Today The Blair Witch Project Was Released
Today marks the 26th anniversary of the release of The Blair Witch Project, a film that redefined horror and independent filmmaking when it hit theaters on July 30, 1999. The low-budget mockumentary, directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, terrified audiences with its raw, found-footage style and innovative marketing, becoming a cultural phenomenon that continues…
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Netflix Faces Backlash Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of YouTube Creator’s Footage in Area 51 Documentary
Streaming giant Netflix is under fire following accusations from popular YouTube creator Adam The Woo, who claims the company used footage from his 2019 video about the viral “Storm Area 51” event in their latest documentary without permission, compensation, or even credit. The allegations, shared by Adam The Woo in a Instagram post, have sparked…
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FCC Launches Probe into Comcast and NBCUniversal Over Treatment of Local NBC Stations
Update: A Comcast spokesperson gave this statement to Cord Cutters News: “We have received an inquiry from the FCC and will cooperate with them to answer their questions. We are proud that for many decades we have supported local broadcast TV stations with world-class sports and entertainment, enabling them to drive viewership in a media environment that…
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Anker SOLIX 200w 60,000 Power Bank Station Drops to Record Low of $119.99, Just in Time for Severe Weather Season
Anker has slashed the price of its highly-rated SOLIX C200 DC Power Bank Station to an all-time low of $119.99, down from its original retail price of $169.99. The limited-time deal, announced earlier this week, has sparked excitement across the board, with many calling it the perfect opportunity to snag a reliable portable power solution…
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24 Years Ago Today “The Princess Diaries” Was Released
On July 29, 2001, the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood sparkled with excitement as Disney’s The Princess Diaries premiered, introducing the world to a fresh-faced Anne Hathaway in her film debut. Directed by the legendary Garry Marshall and featuring the iconic Julie Andrews, the film captured hearts with its charming tale of an ordinary teenager…