Author: Luke Bouma
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77 Years Ago Today ABC Television Network Debuts, Marking a New Era in Broadcasting
Today marks the 77th anniversary of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) television network’s debut, a milestone that introduced a new player to America’s burgeoning television landscape. On April 19, 1948, ABC launched its television broadcasts with its first primary affiliate, WFIL-TV (now WPVI-TV) in Philadelphia, airing the satirical program On the Corner with host Henry…
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YouTube TV on Fire TV Gets Major Upgrade
Today marks a significant enhancement for cord-cutters using YouTube TV on Amazon Fire TV devices, as Amazon rolls out a seamless integration that elevates the streaming experience. In a move that underscores improved collaboration between Amazon and Google, YouTube TV now enjoys enhanced support within the Fire TV interface. The standout feature is the addition…
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Amazon Fire TV Will Reportedly End App Sideloading Support As We Know It This Year
In a significant shift for its streaming media players, Amazon has confirmed that its Fire TV lineup will transition from Android-based Fire OS to a new in-house operating system called Vega OS later this year. This move, which has been rumored since 2023, will eliminate the ability to sideload Android apps on new Fire TV…
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DVD & Blu-ray Sales Have Dropped 90% Since 2014 As Streaming Grows
As streaming dominates home entertainment, with 59.6 million U.S. households cutting the cord per Evoca.tv, the physical media market for DVDs and Blu-rays has seen a dramatic fall over the past decade. New data reveals that combined DVD and Blu-ray sales in the U.S. dropped from $10.1 billion in 2014 to an estimated $900 million…
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Amazon’s New Home Internet Service Get a New Launch Date For Its Satellites to Take on SpaceX
Today the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V 551 rocket will thunder into the night sky from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, carrying the first production satellites for Amazon’s ambitious Project Kuiper. This highly anticipated Kuiper 1 mission, set to deploy during a two-hour launch window, marks a pivotal moment…
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13 Years Ago Today: “Iron Man 3” Electrifies London with Star-Studded Premiere
Thirteen years ago today, on April 18, 2013, the red carpet rolled out at London’s Odeon Leicester Square for the world premiere of Iron Man 3, a pivotal chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, the film…
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Roku Restores 2 Popular Services After Update Glitch
Roku users can once again enjoy seamless access to the company’s new background apps and photo stream service, as Roku confirmed today that it has fully restored both features following an unexpected disruption caused by a recent software update. The update, intended to enhance user experience and introduce new functionalities, inadvertently removed access to these…
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Amazon Slashes Price on Basics AA & AAA 48 Batteries For Just $14.13 in Spring 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 Big Spring 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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YouTube TV Could Soon Be The Exclusive Home For The NFL’s Week 1 Action But Max & Amazon Are Also in The Mix
As the NFL Draft approaches, the league is simultaneously navigating a high-stakes media rights deal for a standalone game, with bidding described as robust by industry sources. The deal, which could involve one of two games, is likely centered on the NFL’s Week 1 international matchup in São Paulo, Brazil, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5,…
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Roku Removes Two Popular New Features That Roku Just Announced With Great Fanfare
In a surprising move, Roku has begun rolling out an update that disables two recently introduced features—Backdrop and Photo Streams—on its Roku TVs and streaming players, just months after their debut. The decision, confirmed by Cord Cutters News across multiple Roku devices, follows the earlier removal of Roku’s daily trivia game, marking the third feature…