Author: Luke Bouma
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Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max Drops to $34.99 To Help You Cut the Cord on Cable TV
February 28, 2025 – Streaming enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as Amazon slashes the price of its Fire TV Stick 4K Max, the newest and most powerful model in its lineup, to just $34.99. Down from its regular list price of $59.99, this $25 discount marks one of the best deals yet for a…
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Its Time to Change Your Passwords on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, & More! 16 Billion Passwords Have Leaked Online
A colossal trove of over 16 billion usernames and passwords has been discovered circulating online, placing internet users worldwide at significant risk of cyberattacks. Security experts are issuing an urgent call to action: it’s time to change your passwords, especially if you’re one of the millions who reuse them across multiple websites. Because of this…
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21 Years Ago Today “Spider-Man 2” Swings into Theaters: A Look Back at the Iconic Superhero Film
Today marks the 21st anniversary of the theatrical release of Spider-Man 2, the critically acclaimed superhero film directed by Sam Raimi, which hit cinemas on June 30, 2004. Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, the movie remains a beloved milestone in the superhero genre, celebrated for its emotional…
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The Two Largest Owners of Local Radio Stations Team Up In New Streaming Partnership Between iHeartMedia and Audacy
In a landmark move for the radio industry, iHeartMedia and Audacy, the United States’ two largest radio operators, announced a transformative content distribution partnership on June 30, 2025. This unprecedented collaboration will integrate Audacy’s extensive portfolio of over 240 AM/FM radio stations and podcasts into the iHeartRadio digital platform, significantly expanding the reach of both…
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Canada Scraps Digital Services Tax on US Tech Giants Including Streaming Services
In a last-minute reversal, Canada has announced it will rescind its controversial digital services tax (DST) on major US technology companies, just hours before the first payments were due on Monday. The decision comes after US President Donald Trump halted trade negotiations on Friday, labeling the tax a “blatant attack” and threatening steep tariffs on…
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Frndly TV Adds New Features for Apple TV and iPad Users
Frndly TV, the family-friendly streaming service known for its affordable access to over 40 live and on-demand channels, announced today the rollout of two highly anticipated features for its Apple TV and iPad applications. The updates, available immediately, introduce a custom guide order option for Apple TV users and a picture-in-picture (PiP) feature for iPad…
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MeTV Toons Launches on DIRECTV Today
Classic animation fans have a new reason to celebrate as MeTV Toons, the retro cartoon network from Weigel Broadcasting, officially launched on DIRECTV channel 295, filling the void left by the shutdown of Universal Kids earlier this year. The channel, which debuted on June 25, 2024, is now available to DIRECTV subscribers on both satellite…
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22 Years Ago This Week Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Premieres at Disneyland
22 years ago, the highly anticipated film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl premiered at Disneyland, captivating audiences with its swashbuckling adventure and unforgettable characters. Directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, and Orlando Bloom, the film brought the spirit of Disney’s iconic Pirates of the Caribbean theme…
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MTV Will Bring Back 24/7 Music Videos For a Limited Time
In a nostalgic nod to its heyday, MTV is bringing back 24/7 music videos for a limited time, thrilling Gen-X and millennial fans who grew up glued to the network’s iconic video blocks. Paramount, MTV’s parent company, announced this week that the music video revival will run across MTV2, MTV Live, and MTV Classic in…
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61 Years Ago Today NBC Approves Gene Roddenberry’s “Star Trek” Pilot Script: A Bold New Vision for Television
On this day, June 29, 1964, NBC made a historic decision that would forever change the landscape of television and science fiction: the network greenlit Gene Roddenberry’s script for the pilot episode of Star Trek, titled The Cage. This approval marked the beginning of a cultural phenomenon that would inspire generations, spark a global fandom,…