Author: Luke Bouma
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The Death of Local News: Every Week 2 Newspapers Are Shutting Down, Leaving Communities in News Deserts
Newspapers across the United States are closing at a staggering pace of more than two per week, deepening a crisis in local journalism, according to the latest report from Northwestern University’s Local News Initiative. The 2024 State of Local News Report, released by the Medill School of Journalism, reveals that 130 newspapers vanished in the…
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Over 60 Local TV Stations May Soon Stop Offering Free OTA Broadcasts & Replace Them With for 5G TV if The FCC Approves The Changes
More than 60 local television stations across the U.S. could soon abandon their free over-the-air (OTA) broadcasts in favor of a cutting-edge 5G digital signal, pending a groundbreaking proposal from HC2 Broadcasting Holdings Inc. Submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday in a filing spotted by Policyband, just over a week before the…
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Roku Channel Crowned Best Free Streaming Service For Cord Cutters in New Survey
The Roku Channel has sailed to the top of the free streaming heap, earning the title of best free streaming service in a fresh survey of over 1,900 Cord Cutters News readers. Conducted in early 2025, the poll asked cord cutters to name the best ad-supported streaming platform, and The Roku Channel clinched the crown…
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DVD & Blu-ray Use Plummets: Only 28.3% of Americans Still Rely on Physical Discs
March 31, 2025 – The era of physical media continues its steep decline, with just 28.3% of Americans still using DVDs and Blu-rays to watch TV and movies, according to a new survey of over 1,900 Cord Cutters News readers. The poll, conducted in early 2025, reveals a seismic shift toward streaming, with 71.7% of…
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Amazon Prime Video Settles Patent Dispute with Nokia License Deal, Marking Nokia’s Fourth Video Streaming Victory
Nokia and Amazon have resolved a contentious, globe-spanning patent dispute with a new licensing agreement, announced Monday, that covers Nokia’s video technologies in Amazon’s streaming services and devices, including Prime Video. The settlement ends all litigation between the two companies, marking Nokia’s fourth video streaming license deal and its first with a publicly named major…
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Roku Ultra 2024 Drops to $79.99 in Limited-Time Sale, Slashes $20 Off Original Price
Streaming fans are in for a treat as the Roku Ultra 2024, dubbed the “Ultimate Streaming Player,” is now on sale for just $79.99, down from its regular price of $99.99. This $20 discount, spotted across major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Roku.com, brings the high-powered 4K device to one of its lowest prices…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Could Soon Be Seeing a Major Leadership Shake Up
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has begun meeting with potential candidates to replace the studio’s film division co-chairs and CEOs, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. The discussions, described as “early and informal,” signal a possible shake-up at the top of Warner Bros.…
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61 Years Ago Today: Jeopardy! Debuts on NBC, Launching a Quiz Show Legend
Sixty-one years ago today, on March 30, 1964, Jeopardy! premiered on NBC-TV, introducing a groundbreaking quiz show format that would become a cultural institution. Created by Merv Griffin, the series debuted with host Art Fleming and a unique twist: contestants were given answers and tasked with providing the questions, flipping the traditional trivia game on…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Removes Live Sports From Its Ad-Supported Plans Today
Warner Bros. Discovery has made a bold move in its streaming strategy, announcing that live sports broadcasts from TBS, TNT, and truTV will no longer be available on Max’s ad-supported plans. Starting this month, fans hoping to catch NBA games, MLB matchups, NHL action, or NCAA sports like college football or the 2026 March Madness…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Gives Max a Fresh New Look With a New Logo
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max streaming service is set to undergo a striking visual transformation, ditching its familiar blue-and-white logo for a sleek black-and-grey design that pays homage to the iconic HBO logo. The rebrand, features a bold “circle within a circle” detail in the “A” of “Max,” mirroring the classic HBO emblem—a move that signals…