Author: Luke Bouma
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A YouTube TV Glitch is Making it Hard to Hear Your Local TV Stations
YouTube TV subscribers across the country are dealing with a persistent audio issue impacting NBC network stations. The glitch results in noticeably lower volume levels on NBC channels compared to other programming available through the service. Many affected viewers indicate that the audio output from NBC affiliates is roughly half the level experienced on other…
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A Major Cable TV Company is Asking Almost Half of Its Employees to Quit or Retire as it Tries to Save Money
Rogers Communications Inc. has initiated a significant workforce adjustment by offering voluntary departure and retirement packages to almost half of its employees as the telecommunications giant seeks to streamline operations in a challenging business landscape, according to CityNews. The move comes as the company grapples with rising operational expenses, heightened competition, and a regulatory environment…
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Deal Alert! Anker’s 20,000mAh 30W Portable Power Bank With Built-in USB-C Cable Is Now Just $33.99
Staying charged on the go just got more affordable. Anker, a leader in mobile charging technology, has slashed the price of its Zolo Power Bank 20,000mAh portable charger. Now available for just $33.99 (down from $42.99) on Amazon, this powerful and convenient power bank is a must-have for anyone who relies on their devices throughout…
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Review: Walmart’s New onn 4K Google TV Stick (2026 Model) Delivers Strong Value in a Compact Package
Walmart has refreshed its popular budget streaming lineup with the 2026 onn 4K Google TV Stick, a compact HDMI stick that marks a significant evolution from the previous puck-style design. At an official price of $39.98, the device aims to deliver reliable 4K streaming performance while introducing thoughtful upgrades that enhance everyday usability without inflating…
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Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN Unlimited Are Getting New Leadership
Disney is undertaking a significant restructuring of its streaming data, commerce, and identity teams as one of its senior executives departs the company, according to a report from Business Insider. Ajay Arora, who served as senior vice president of product management and engineering for the company’s direct-to-consumer operations, will be leaving Disney at the end…
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55 Years Ago Today: Green Acres Came to an End on CBS
55 years ago today, on April 27, 1971, the final episode of the CBS sitcom Green Acres aired, bringing to a close one of the most distinctive rural comedies of the 1960s. The half-hour installment, which served more as an unrelated backdoor pilot than a traditional series wrap-up, marked the unceremonious end of a show…
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Philo is Changing Up Its Leadership Team
Philo, the San Francisco-based live TV streaming service, announced today a leadership change to strengthen its financial strategy and operational framework amid ongoing expansion in the competitive live television streaming sector. The company named Tom Tidgwell as its new chief financial officer and promoted internal executive Laura Dechant to the role of chief operating officer.…
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5G Home Internet Is About to Get Supercharged into 6G Internet, Helping Bring True Competition to Cable Internet
Samsung is working on new ideas for 6G wireless networks that could make high-speed home internet more widely available and reliable. The company sees fixed wireless access, or FWA, as one of the most important uses for the next-generation technology. FWA delivers broadband to homes and offices using radio waves instead of underground fiber cables.…
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The NFL Meets with the FCC as It Launches an Investigation into Its TV Deals
The National Football League has taken a proactive step in Washington by sitting down with senior officials at the Federal Communications Commission to defend its approach to distributing games across traditional television and streaming platforms, according to The Wall Street Journal. The meeting, which the league initiated, occurred earlier this month and signals the NFL’s…
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Verizon Added 341,000 Fiber Internet Customers As Comcast & Spectrum Both Lost Internet Customers
Verizon Communications reported strong growth in its broadband business during the first quarter of 2026, adding 341,000 internet customers as major cable providers continued to shed subscribers in a shifting telecommunications landscape. The gains marked a notable divergence in the industry, with traditional cable operators like Comcast and Spectrum losing subscribers amid ongoing pressure from…