Author: Luke Bouma
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Roku Confirms A new Bug Impacting Roku TV Owners, Fix in Progress
Roku users are grappling with a frustrating new bug impacting Roku TVs, where a menu prompt to rename the device connected to the HDMI 1 port appears every time the TV starts up, as reported by users on community forums and confirmed by Rokuin posts online. The issue, which began surfacing earlier this week, affects…
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36 Years Ago Today: Quantum Leap Premiered on NBC, Launching a Sci-Fi Classic
On March 26, 1989, 36 years ago today, NBC aired the first episode of Quantum Leap, a sci-fi drama that introduced viewers to Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula), a physicist who “leaps” through time to right historical wrongs, guided by his holographic friend Al Calavicci (Dean Stockwell). The two-hour pilot, airing at 9 p.m. ET,…
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Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro Earbuds Drop to $109.99 in Spring Sale, a Powerful Audio Steal
Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, renowned for their 7-sensor real-time adaptive noise cancelling, 2× faster charging, studio-level hi-fi music, and clear calls with 6 mics and AI, have hit a new low of $109.99 on Amazon as of 12:50 p.m. ET on March 26, 2025. Down from their usual $129.99, this…
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20 Years Ago Today: Doctor Who Returned to BBC TV with Ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston
On March 26, 2005, 20 years ago today, Doctor Who made a triumphant return to BBC One after a 16-year hiatus, introducing Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor and Billie Piper as companion Rose Tyler in the episode “Rose.” Airing at 7 p.m. GMT, the revival—spearheaded by Russell T. Davies—drew 10.8 million UK viewers (a…
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The Average Cord Cutter Pays Less Than Half What a Cable TV Subscriber Pays For TV Every Month in 2025
Streaming services like Netflix, once hailed as budget-friendly cable alternatives, are now grappling with the same pricing pressures that plagued traditional TV, as U.S. subscribers face a 13% year-over-year cost hike, according to Deloitte’s 19th annual Digital Media Trends report released on this week. The survey of 3,595 consumers aged 14 and older, conducted in…
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Crackle Rises From The Ashes: Free Streaming Service Revived After Bankruptcy Shutdown
In a surprising turn for cord-cutters and streaming enthusiasts, Crackle, the pioneering free ad-supported streaming service, has made an unexpected comeback this week, as of March 26, 2025. The platform, which had been dormant since its parent company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment spiraled into bankruptcy last year, is once again operational, offering its…
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Local ABC CBS, FOX, & NBC Station Owners Wants The FCC To Force Roku, Samsung, & Others To Change Their Remotes & Menus
Local station owners affiliated with ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, backed by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), have petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to impose sweeping changes on TV manufacturers like Roku, LG, and Samsung, as reported by Lon.TV on March 25, 2025. Announced this month, the proposal demands that all new TVs…
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Deal Alert! Lenovo V15 15.6″ Laptop With 1TB SSD & 32GB of Ram With Quad Core Processor Drops to $359.99
Looking for a new laptop? The Lenovo V15 Business Laptop is now available for an irresistible $359.99, thanks to a special coupon slashing its price from a typical retail of around $599.99. This is a powerful laptop with a lot of features for the price. You can find this laptop on Amazon HERE just make…
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Cord Cutters Are Cutting Back & Now Pay For Just 3 or Fewer Streaming Services in 2025
In 2020, many Americans found themselves sitting at home with nothing to do but watch TV. This led to reports that many Americans were paying for 4 to 6 TV streaming services. Now it seems that cord cutters are cutting back as they see the cost of living increase. Recently, we asked over 1,700 of…
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Duracell Coppertop AA Batteries Plummet to $9.68 in Amazon Flash Sale, Slashed 49% Off
Power up your gadgets without breaking the bank: the Duracell Coppertop AA Batteries with Power Boost Ingredients, 20 Count Pack, are now on sale for just $9.68, a steep 49% discount from their regular $18.99 price tag. This deal drops the per-battery cost to under 50 cents, making it a prime pick for households and…