Author: Luke Bouma
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Amazon Now Has Over 300 Satellites In Space For Its New Home Internet Service
Amazon has reached a notable milestone in its ambitious low Earth orbit broadband initiative, deploying more than 300 satellites as part of the Amazon Leo network, formerly known as Project Kuiper. The company achieved this through two successful launches in late April, marking continued progress toward building a massive constellation aimed at delivering high-speed internet…
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Roku and TCL Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Defective Roku TV Software Updates That Brick Smart Televisions
A federal class action lawsuit accuses electronics giants Roku Inc. and TCL North America of marketing and selling smart televisions that stop working properly after receiving automatic software updates. The complaint, filed on behalf of affected consumers across the country, claims that these updates have turned otherwise functional devices into expensive paperweights by causing repeated…
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Pluto TV Adds 3 New Channels
Pluto TV has expanded its free streaming lineup with the addition of three new channels, bringing fresh entertainment options to millions of viewers. Pluto TV, known for its ad-supported model and extensive catalog of on-demand and linear content, continues to grow its offerings by introducing dedicated channels that cater to diverse audience interests. These latest…
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27 Years Ago: SpongeBob SquarePants Premiered & Changed TV Forever
This week marks a milestone in children’s television history as SpongeBob SquarePants celebrates its 27th anniversary since debuting on Nickelodeon. On May 1, 1999, the network introduced the world to the cheerful sea sponge and his friends in the fictional underwater town of Bikini Bottom. The pilot episode, titled “Help Wanted,” aired right after the…
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Ask Jeeves’ Finally Fully Shuts Down As Ask Ends Its Search Service
Yesterday marked the end of a once massive streaming service, Ask Jeeves, as Ask.com officially discontinued its services on May 1, 2026. The parent company IAC made the determination to close the search business entirely as part of ongoing efforts to refine its strategic priorities and concentrate resources on core areas of operation. The platform…
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Roku is Adding a New Cloud DVR Service For Streaming – Here is Everything We Know
Roku has launched its first cloud-based digital video recorder features, marking a significant step forward for live television viewing on its streaming platform. The new capabilities, introduced on April 28, 2026, are available exclusively to customers in the United States who subscribe to Peacock Premium Plus directly through The Roku Channel. This update integrates the…
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YouTube TV’s Best Hidden Features That No One is Talking About & Everyone Must Try
YouTube TV has a great hidden feature that many of its subscribers are not aware of. While many subscribers focus on its channel lineup and sports coverage, the platform’s substantial on-demand and DVR movie library stands out as an underappreciated strength that delivers significant extra value without any additional cost. This collection includes hundreds of…
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Pluto TV Test Upgrades To Its Roku App, Hiding The Live Guide & Pushing a Netflix Like User Interface
Pluto TV has started to test a major redesign of its application on Roku streaming devices, pushing its home screen simular to popular subscription services like Netflix. The new interface is being tested and features algorithm-driven recommendations for individual shows, movies, and select channels, aiming to create a more curated viewing experience tailored to each…
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10 Local ABC, CBS, FOX & NBC Are Getting New Owners
Gray Media, Inc. and Allen Media Group, Inc. have finalized the acquisition of 10 television stations across 10 markets in a deal valued at $171 million plus working capital adjustments. The transaction, originally announced in August 2025, reached completion with the transfer of licenses and operations. Gray Media acquired stations in three new markets on…
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Google Added 25 Million New Subscribers in Just Three Months with YouTube Premium Growing
Google reported strong growth across its subscription ecosystem during its first-quarter 2026 earnings call this week, highlighting significant expansion in paid memberships. The company added 25 million new subscribers in the quarter, bringing the total number of paid subscribers across its services to 350 million. This figure encompasses users of Google One, Gemini, YouTube Premium,…