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NBCUniversal & Peacock Extend Their Partnership With The Olympics Through 2036
Lausanne, Switzerland – March 13, 2025 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Comcast NBCUniversal have unveiled a transformative partnership that promises to redefine the Olympic experience in the United States through 2036. Approved by the IOC Executive Board yesterday, this landmark agreement extends media rights across all platforms and introduces innovative joint initiatives, elevating…
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Google Rolls Out Android 14 Update for Chromecast with Google TV
After weeks of speculation following last month’s out-of-stock notices, Google has begun deploying the long-awaited Android 14 update for the Chromecast with Google TV. The rollout, which brings the popular streaming dongle from Android 12 to Android 14, marks a significant upgrade for users and signals continued support for the device despite its recent discontinuation.…
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“Adam-12” Hits Milestone with 150th Episode, 51 Years Ago Today
Fifty-one years ago today, on March 13, 1974, NBC aired the 150th episode of the iconic police drama Adam-12, marking a significant milestone for one of television’s most enduring procedural series. The episode, part of the show’s sixth season, solidified its place as a cultural fixture of the 1970s and a pioneering portrayal of law…
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FCC Launches Council for National Security to Counter Foreign Threats
In a move to bolster America’s defenses against foreign adversaries, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced today the creation of a new Council for National Security within the Federal Communications Commission. The initiative, unveiled during a press briefing, aims to harness the FCC’s full regulatory, investigatory, and enforcement powers to safeguard U.S. telecommunications and technology sectors,…
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Roku Adds More Free & Paid Live Sports With NWSL
Roku is making a bold play for soccer fans with the launch of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Zone, a new hub within its Roku Sports experience unveiled today. Just in time for the NWSL season opener this Friday, March 14, the zone marks Roku’s first dedicated space for a women’s professional league. It’s…
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Roku’s New “Build Your Own Multiview” Feature Set to Expand to More Apps Like YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live, & More After Fubo Launch
Roku, the leading streaming platform in the U.S., is poised to revolutionize how viewers experience live TV with an expansion of its innovative “Build Your Own Multiview” feature. Initially launched last fall with Fubo, the customizable multiview option allowed users to watch up to four live channels simultaneously on select Roku devices, tailored to their…
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The Death of Many Small Cable TV Networks Could Be Accelerated Thanks to Tariffs
A storm is brewing in the media landscape as advertisers scale back spending, a trend that could deliver a fatal blow to smaller cable TV networks already teetering on the edge. The retreat, driven by economic uncertainty and shifting market dynamics, comes at a time when these networks are desperate for revenue to offset declining…
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HP’s 14″ Laptop Windows 11 Laptop With Quad-Core Processor is Just $223.78
Tech-savvy shoppers and bargain hunters have a reason to cheer today: the HP Portable Laptop, a sleek machine tailored for students and small business users, is now on sale for an eye-popping $223.78. Normally priced higher, this steep discount—spotted on Amazon—makes the 14-inch device one of the best deals in the budget laptop market. With…
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Sling TV Freestream Adds Six New Free Channels
Sling TV Freestream, the free, ad-supported arm of the popular streaming service, is giving viewers more reasons to tune in without opening their wallets. Today, the platform announced the addition of six new channels from Stingray, a global leader in music and video content, expanding its already robust catalog of over 200 free channels and…
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Spectrum and TeamSnap Team Up to Boost Youth Sports Across the U.S.
Spectrum, a major player in broadband and cable TV, announced today it is stepping up to the plate in a big way for youth sports. The company announced today from its Stamford, Connecticut, base a multi-year partnership with TeamSnap, the top youth sports management app out of Chicago, boasting 25 million users. This isn’t just…