Author: Luke Bouma
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Google TV is Adding a Powerful Free News Option That uses AI
Google is taking its Google TV platform to the next level with the broader rollout of “News Brief,” an AI-powered feature designed to deliver concise news updates directly to television screens. Initially tested earlier this year with a select group of users, the Gemini-driven feature is now becoming more widely available across devices like the…
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49 Years Ago Today: Barbara Walters Makes History as First Female U.S. Nightly Network News Anchor on ABC
Today marks the 49th anniversary of a groundbreaking moment in television history. On April 22, 1976, Barbara Walters shattered the glass ceiling of broadcast journalism by becoming the first woman to anchor a U.S. nightly network news program, co-anchoring ABC Evening News alongside Harry Reasoner. This milestone not only redefined the role of women in…
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Verizon Adds 308,000 5G Home Internet Customers in Q1 2025, Eyes 9 Million by 2028 As Comcast & Spectrum Lose Subscribers
April 22, 2025 — Verizon Communications Inc. announced a robust start to 2025, adding 308,000 5G Home Internet customers, also known as fixed wireless access (FWA) subscribers in the first quarter, pushing its total FWA base to over 4.8 million. This milestone, reported today, underscores Verizon’s aggressive push into high-speed internet services, positioning the company…
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Anker’s Soundcore Noise Cancelling Earbuds Are Just $69.99 With 50 Hours of Play Time
Do you want a high-end set of wireless earbuds? Don’t want to break the bank? Right now, Anker has their new Liberty 4 NC Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, with 98.5% noise canceling and Bluetooth 5.3, on sale for just $69.99! These give high-quality sound, long battery life, and Bluetooth 5.3 without the high cost. This…
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Roku Dominates US Streaming Survey Finds as Apple TV Fails to Rank on The List
In a fiercely competitive connected TV (CTV) landscape, Roku remains the king of TV operating systems (TVOS) in the United States, according to fresh consumer survey results from Hub Entertainment Research. The 2025 Connected Home report, which surveyed 5,001 U.S. consumers aged 16-74, revealed that 59% of households streaming monthly use Roku’s platform, either through…
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DISH & Sling TV Up For Sale in 2025? Amazon, Walmart, & Roku Potential Buyers?
Englewood, Colorado-based EchoStar Corporation, the parent company of DISH Network and Sling TV, faces a pivotal moment in 2025 following the collapse of its proposed merger with DirecTV last year. The failed deal, which would have seen DirecTV acquire DISH and Sling TV for a nominal $1 while assuming approximately $9.75 billion in debt, fell…
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Chuck Todd’s Bold New Venture: Reviving Local News Through Youth Sports and Relaunching Chuck Toddcast
Former Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd is diving headfirst into an entrepreneurial mission to reshape the news ecosystem, focusing on local journalism and youth sports, while relaunching his Chuck Toddcast on YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms. After leaving NBC News in 2024, Todd told colleagues he had an “entrepreneurial itch” to scratch, and now…
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36 Years Ago Today: “Field of Dreams” Premieres in Dubuque, Iowa, Capturing Hearts with Its Magical Blend of Baseball and Fantasy
On April 21, 1989, the sports fantasy film Field of Dreams premiered in Dubuque, Iowa, enchanting audiences with its poignant tale of baseball, redemption, and the American dream. Adapted from W.P. Kinsella’s 1982 novel Shoeless Joe and directed by Phil Alden Robinson, the movie starred Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, and Burt Lancaster…
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‘Clueless’ is Back with a New TV Series at Peacock Staring Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone is set to return as the beloved Cher Horowitz in a new “Clueless” sequel series in development at Peacock, Variety has learned. The project marks a fresh chapter for the cult classic 1995 film, which was loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s “Emma.” While plot details remain under wraps, the series will serve as…
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Deal Alert! Amazon’s New Fire HD 10 Tablet is On Sale For Just $94.99 – Stream Netflix, Hulu, Sling TV, & More
Looking for a great tablet that will let you use many of the popular streaming services you pay for? Want one that won’t break the bank? Right now, the 2023 Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for just $94.99, down from the list price of $139.99. This is a great tablet to stream…