Author: Luke Bouma
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CNN Aims for Balanced Political Coverage, Vows to Hold Trump Accountable Without Bias As it Struggles to Find a Audience Between Fox News & MSNBC
CNN’s chief executive, Mark Thompson, has outlined a new vision for the network’s political reporting, urging journalists to hold President Donald Trump’s administration accountable while avoiding partisan battles. In an interview with the Financial Times, the former New York Times and BBC leader emphasized that CNN’s role is not to “oppose political forces” but to…
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The Roku Channel Widens Lead as Top Free Ad-Supported Streaming Service, Outpacing Tubi and Pluto TV
The Roku Channel has solidified its position as the leading free ad-supported streaming television free service in the United States, capturing 2.2% of all streaming activity according to Nielsen’s March 2025 The Gauge report. This marks a significant milestone for Roku, as it widens its lead over competitors Tubi and Pluto TV in the rapidly…
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Pluto TV is Adding a New Free Channel in Partnership With the NFL
Los Angeles, CA – April 15, 2025 – Pluto TV, the leading free ad-supported streaming television service, has teamed up with the National Football League (NFL) to unveil a brand-new channel, NFL Draft Vault, just in time for the 2025 NFL Draft. Announced today, the channel promises football fans a treasure trove of historic draft…
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Walmart Slashes Price of Its Onn Google TV Streaming Player to Just $12.97 in Stunning Deal
Walmart has unleashed a jaw-dropping deal for cord-cutters, dropping the price of its Onn. Google TV Full HD Streaming Device (2023 model) to an unprecedented $12.97. Available for delivery through Walmart.com, this budget-friendly streaming stick transforms any TV into a smart hub, offering access to over 700,000 movies and shows across platforms like Netflix, Tubi,…
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Cable TV & Satellite TV Giants Pivot to Streaming, Leaving Traditional TV Behind Including Spectrum & DIRECTV
The television industry is undergoing a seismic shift as major cable and satellite providers abandon traditional delivery methods in favor of streaming services, driven by lower costs and changing viewer habits. Leading the charge, Spectrum, the largest cable TV provider in the U.S., is aggressively steering customers toward its streaming platform powered by Xumo Stream…
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130 Years Ago: TV As We Know It Was Born
Today marks the 130th anniversary of a pivotal moment in entertainment history: on April 14, 1894, Thomas Edison unveiled the first public showing of his kinetoscope, a groundbreaking device that displayed moving pictures to individual viewers. While not television in the modern sense, this event at a New York City parlor laid the foundation for…
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31 Years Ago Today: Bill Nye the Science Guy Debuted in 1993, Igniting a Generation’s Love for Science
Today marks the 31st anniversary of the premiere of Bill Nye the Science Guy, the iconic educational series that first aired on April 14, 1993, on Seattle’s public station KCTS-TV. Starring Bill Nye, a bow-tie-wearing former Boeing engineer turned science communicator, the show blended humor, experiments, and catchy theme music to make STEM accessible to…
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Amazon’s Fire Max 11 Tablet is On Sale For Just $166.99 – A Great Portable TV for Disney+, Amazon, Hulu & More
Looking for a tablet to watch movies and TV shows. Amazon’s most powerful and largest tablet makes a great portable TV. The new Fire Max 11, is on sale right now for $166.99, that’s $33 off the list price of $199.99. This new Fire Max 11 tablet that offers 14 hours of battery life, 125GB…
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Roku TV vs. Roku Streaming Player: Understanding the Key Differences in 2025
As streaming continues to dominate home entertainment, Roku remains a top choice for accessing services like Netflix, Tubi, and YouTube TV. Yet, confusion persists between two of its offerings: Roku TV and Roku Streaming Player. Both deliver Roku’s user-friendly interface and vast channel library, but they cater to different needs. Below, we break down the…
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Why TV Reboots and Renewals Like King of The HIll Are Surging As Studios Bet on Classics Amid Streaming Losses
From Springfield to Quahog, classic TV shows are proving to be must have for TV studios, with The Simpsons, Family Guy, and American Dad securing extra seasons, while Futurama and King of the Hill find fresh runs on Hulu. This wave of reboots and renewals reflects a cautious strategy by studios grappling with soaring production…