Author: Luke Bouma
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Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) Bluetooth Speaker Drops to Just $119
Today Bose slashes the price of its acclaimed SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) to just $119, down from its regular $149 price tag. This $30 discount—representing a 13% savings—marks one of the steepest reductions seen on the recently released second-generation model since its debut in September 2024. Available now at major retailers like…
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Classic TV Shows Are Finding New Success on Free Services Like Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel, & More With Billions of Minutes Watched
Free ad-supported streaming television free platforms are undergoing a dramatic transformation, moving far beyond their roots in nostalgic reruns to become a powerhouse in the streaming industry, according to a new report from Gracenote, a Nielsen company. Once dominated by classic shows from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, free channels are now attracting major media…
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DISH Urges FCC to Stop Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations from Blacking Out Channels in Fee Disputes
EchoStar Corp., the parent company of DISH Network, has called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to overhaul retransmission consent rules to prevent local ABC, CBS, and FOX stations from pulling their channels from pay-TV providers like DISH, Comcast, and others during contentious fee negotiations. In a filing submitted on April 10 as part of…
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Plex Adds 4 Free Live TV Channels, Including The Osbournes & More
Plex, the popular free ad-supported streaming television (ree platform, is expanding its ever-growing roster of channels with an exciting slate of additions, offering something for everyone from spy-thriller fans to reality TV enthusiasts and car aficionados. The new channels, added this week, include MI-5, Geta Salvaje, The Osbournes, and a dedicated Classic Car Auctions channel…
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Google Cuts Hundreds of Employees in Its Android Division That Works on Google TV
Following voluntary exit offers earlier this year, reports indicate that Google has significantly reduced its workforce within the Platforms & Devices division, the very arm responsible for key products like Android and Chrome, as well as its burgeoning Google TV platform. While the exact number remains unconfirmed, sources suggest “hundreds of employees” have been impacted…
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Judge Denies CBS Bid to Block Sony’s Distribution of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ in Ongoing Legal Battle
In a significant blow to CBS, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile issued a tentative ruling on Thursday denying the network’s request for a court order to temporarily halt Sony Pictures Television’s efforts to take over distribution of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. The decision marks a pivotal moment in the escalating legal feud…
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“12 Angry Men” Turns 68: A Look Back at the 1957 Classic That Redefined Cinema
Today marks the 68th anniversary of the release of 12 Angry Men, the iconic courtroom drama that premiered on April 10, 1957. Directed by Sidney Lumet in his feature film debut and starring Henry Fonda and Lee J. Cobb, this black-and-white masterpiece has since been hailed as one of the greatest films in American cinema…
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MLB.TV Could Be Taken Over By Peacock Or YouTube According to New Report
Major League Baseball (MLB) is charting a bold new course for its popular MLB.TV streaming service, which delivers out-of-market games to fans, as the league adapts to a rapidly changing media landscape. According to sources familiar with the discussions, reported by The Athletic on April 9, 2025, MLB has been in talks to license MLB.TV—or…
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Deal Alert! Stock Up & Save: Spend $80 on P&G Products at Amazon, Get a $20 Credit to Spend on Netflix, Disney+ & More
Amazon is rolling out a compelling deal for shoppers looking to stock up on everyday essentials: spend $80 on select Procter & Gamble (P&G) products like Pampers, Tide, Bounty, Cascade, Gillette, and more, and receive a $20 Amazon credit toward a future purchase. This limited-time promotion is spotlighted on a dedicated Amazon page. After you…
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Roku Reigns as Top Streaming Player for Cord Cutters, More Popular Than Fire TV, Apple TV, & Google TV Combined, Survey Finds
In a resounding endorsement from the cord-cutting community, Roku has been crowned the best streaming player for those ditching traditional cable TV, according to a recent survey conducted by Cord Cutters News. The survey revealed that an impressive 60% of respondents consider Roku the superior choice for cord cutting, surpassing the combined totals of its…