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26 Years Ago: Gordon Ramsay First Appeared on TV Launching a Culinary Legend
Today marks a remarkable milestone in television and culinary history: 26 years ago, on February 25, 1999, British chef Gordon Ramsay burst onto TV screens in the groundbreaking documentary series Boiling Point. The five-part series, airing on Channel 4 in the UK, offered an unfiltered look at the then-32-year-old chef as he opened his first…
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Sling Freestream Unveils New “Channel Surfing” Feature for Roku Users
In a bid to enhance the streaming experience for cord-cutters, Sling Freestream has introduced an innovative new feature called “Channel Surfing,” now available to Roku users as of February 25, 2025. This update promises to simplify navigation and bring a touch of traditional TV nostalgia to the modern streaming landscape, allowing users to effortlessly flip…
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YouTube Wants to Make Its Mid Video Ads Less Annoying
Starting May 12, 2025, YouTube is rolling out a significant update to its ad placement strategy, aiming to strike a balance between enhancing viewer satisfaction and maximizing creator earnings. According to a newly updated help page, the platform will reduce mid-roll ads that interrupt sentences or action sequences, instead favoring “natural break points” such as…
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Roku Slashes Price on 50-Inch 4K HDR Smart TV to Just $248
In a move that’s sure to delight cord-cutters and streaming enthusiasts alike, Roku has announced a steep discount on its popular Roku Smart TV – 50-Inch Select Series 4K HDR RokuTV, dropping the price to an unbeatable $248. This limited-time offer brings premium entertainment technology within reach for budget-conscious consumers, just as the streaming wars…
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Amazon Rebrands Renewed Products as “Like New” & Removes Its Amazon Renewed Guarantee
In a move that’s stirring up the e-commerce world, Amazon has started to ditch the terms “refurbished,” “used,” and “renewed” for its pre-owned tech offerings, opting instead to rebrand some of them as “Like New.” The change, effective immediately across its U.S. platform, applies to select products, including its Echo Smart Speakers, Tablets, and even…
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The Roku Channel Expands Its Free Streaming Lineup with Four New Live Channels Including A New Dr. Phil Channel
Roku’s free, ad-supported streaming service, The Roku Channel, is revving up its offerings with the addition of four new channels launched today, bringing fresh variety to its already robust catalog of over 560 live linear channels. The new additions—Speed Sport 1 (Channel 233), Car Chase (Channel 536), Dr. Phil’s Merit TV (Channel 551), and Fureza…
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HP 17-Inch Intel Core i5 Laptop Hits All-Time Low Price of $489.99
Tech enthusiasts and bargain hunters are in for a treat as the HP 17-inch Laptop (model 17-cn2099nr) drops to an unprecedented $489.99, a steep discount from its original list price of $649.99. This limited-time deal, spotted on Amazon and HP’s official site, slashes $160 off the sleek silver notebook, making it one of the best…
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Walmart Expands Empire with Walmart+, Smart TVs, Streaming, and Now Mall Ownership After Buying The Home Of 1978’s Dawn of the Dead
Walmart is flexing its retail muscle in bold new ways, blending its traditional store dominance with innovative ventures like Walmart+, smart TVs now that it owns Vizio, streaming services, and now a surprising leap into mall ownership. The retail titan earlier this month has purchased the Monroeville Mall and Annex in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, a 1.2…
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Trump Targets Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, Slams MSNBC as “Illegal Arm of The Democrat Party”
President Donald Trump unleashed a fiery salvo against Comcast and its CEO, Brian Roberts, late Sunday night, accusing the media giant of operating MSNBC as an “illegal arm of the Democrat Party” that should “pay vast sums of money” for unspecified damages to the nation. The outburst, posted on Truth Social platform, came hours after…
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Cord Cutters News Welcomes Jess Barnes Back to The Team
Cord Cutters News, one of the longest running sources for updates on streaming services, entertainment, and technology, is thrilled to announce the return of Jess Barnes as its new Editor in Chief. Barnes, a familiar name to longtime readers, rejoins the team after a few years away, bringing a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to…