Author: Luke Bouma
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Amazon Slashes Price on Basics AA & AAA 48 Batteries For Just $15.59 in Prime Day Sale
Amazon is giving shoppers a reason to stock up on household essentials with a steep discount on its Amazon Basics AA & AAA High-Performance Alkaline Batteries Value Pack as part of its Prime Day Sale. As of today, the 48-count pack—featuring 24 AA and 24 AAA batteries—is on sale for just $14.13. You can find…
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Federal Court Allows AI Training on Copyrighted Materials Under Fair Use, but Piracy Claims Loom Large
In a landmark decision, a federal court has ruled that Anthropic, an Amazon-backed AI company, is largely protected by the fair use doctrine when using millions of books to train its artificial intelligence system, Claude. The ruling, penned by U.S. District Judge William Alsup, marks the first judicial opinion to tackle the contentious issue of…
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YouTube TV, Fubo, & More Are in Trouble as Cord Cutters Ditch Live TV
In a significant shift in viewing habits, cord cutters are increasingly abandoning live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo in favor of more affordable on-demand platforms such as Max, Paramount+, and Hulu’s standalone service. Cord Cutters News’s Summer 2025 survey of over 1,400 cord cutters revealed that…
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YouTube Cracks Down on Mass-Produced and Inauthentic Content with New Policy Update
YouTube has announced a significant update to its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) monetization policies, aimed at curbing the spread of mass-produced and inauthentic content on the platform. The new guidelines, set to take effect on July 15, 2025, will refine how the platform identifies and addresses content that lacks originality or authenticity, signaling a stronger…
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40 Years Ago Today “Back to the Future” Was Released: A Timeless Classic That Redefined Sci-Fi
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Back to the Future, the iconic sci-fi adventure film that hit theaters on July 3, 1985, and forever changed pop culture. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg, the movie introduced audiences to Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and the time-traveling DeLorean, cementing its place…
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Dr. Phil’s New TV Network Files for Chapter 11, Sues Trinity Broadcasting for Breach of Contract
Merit Street Media, the joint venture (JV) led by television personality Dr. Phil McGraw, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. Simultaneously, the company launched a lawsuit against its business partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), alleging breach of contract that Merit Street…
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DIRECTV Has Been Sold As AT&T Exits The Satellite TV Service
In a significant move to streamline its operations and focus on core telecommunications and 5G expansion, AT&T Inc. announced today the successful closure of its previously disclosed transaction to sell its entire remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG Capital, the U.S. and European private equity platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG. The…
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Tablo DVRs are on Sale at Their Lowest Price Ever, Just $79.95! Amazon’s Prime Day Sale
Been thinking about getting a new Tablo DVR? Right now, the 2-tuner Tablo DVR is on sale for just $79.95, down from the list price of $99.95. This is just in time for Amazon’s big Spring Sale. You can find the 2-tuner version on Amazon HERE. Want the 4-tuner version so you can record up…
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Local Now Expands Its Free Streaming Lineup with 4 New Channels
Allen Media Group’s Local Now, a leading free ad-supported streaming television service, has announced the addition of four new channels to its growing lineup, further enhancing its diverse offerings for viewers across the United States. The new channels, sourced from Warner Bros. Discovery’s WBTV brand and Bleacher Report, bring a mix of true crime, reality…
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Pluto TV’s “Christmas in July” Channel Goes Live, Bringing Festive Cheer to Beat the Summer Heat
Pluto TV, the leading free ad-supported streaming television service, has officially launched its highly anticipated “Christmas in July” 24/7 channel, delivering a flurry of holiday-themed shows and movies to viewers looking to escape the summer sizzle. Available for a limited time, this new channel is part of Pluto TV’s Summer of Cinema initiative, transforming July…