Author: Luke Bouma
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“There is Nothing Wrong With Your Television Set…” But Tonight, ‘The Outer Limits’ Fades to Black
A chilling silence descends upon the airwaves tonight as ABC bids farewell to the groundbreaking science fiction anthology series, “The Outer Limits.” After two seasons of mind-bending tales and thought-provoking explorations of the unknown, the final episode, “The Probe,” aired earlier this evening, leaving viewers with a sense of both wonder and loss. Premiering in…
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Shaken, Not Stirred: James Bond’s Cinematic Journey Began 63 Years Ago Today
It was on this day, January 16th, 1962, that a cultural phenomenon was born. In the sun-drenched paradise of Jamaica, a relatively unknown Scottish actor named Sean Connery stepped onto a film set to utter the immortal words, “Bond, James Bond.” Production began on “Dr. No,” the first cinematic adaptation of Ian Fleming’s spy novels,…
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SpaceX Launches Budget Starlink Plan To Offer Backup Internet For Less Than $10 USD a Month
SpaceX is shaking up the satellite internet market with a new, ultra-low-cost Starlink plan aimed at attracting customers who may have been hesitant to commit to the service’s premium price tag. For just $15 Australian dollars (roughly $9 USD) per month, users can now access Starlink as a “backup connectivity” option. However, there’s a catch:…
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AT&T Shuts Down Its 5G Home Internet Service in New York Over Affordability Law
A new era of affordable broadband in New York State has come at a cost for some residents. AT&T announced this week that it will cease offering its 5G home internet service, known as AT&T Internet Air, in the state effective January 15th, 2025. This decision comes in direct response to a new law requiring…
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Fox Sports Jumps Back Into Golf With LIV Golf
LIV Golf, the new and increasingly prominent professional golf tour, has reached a multi-year agreement with FOX Sports to broadcast its 14-tournament global schedule. Starting in February, viewers across the United States will have access to live coverage of LIV Golf events on FOX and FS1, with select rounds airing on FS2, FOX Business Network,…
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Stock Up and Save: 48 Energizer AA and AAA Batteries on Sale Now For Just $19.61
If you’re in need of a battery boost, Amazon has a deal that’s sure to energize your day. Right now, you can snag the Energizer AA Batteries and AAA Batteries Combo Pack, a 48-count box with 24 Max Double A batteries and 24 Max Triple A batteries, for just $23.07 That’s a significant discount from…
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Comcast & Spectrum Merging? Some Reports Say Its Possible
Are the two titans of cable television and broadband, Comcast and Charter Spectrum, inching closer to a monumental merger? Whispers on Wall Street suggest that a union of these giants could reshape the media landscape, creating a behemoth with unparalleled reach and resources. While technically competitors, Comcast and Charter operate in distinct, non-overlapping territories. This…
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Sling TV Freestream Adds 19 New Free Channels Including a Channel Dedicated to National Lampoon
Sling TV’s free, ad-supported streaming service Freestream officially added another 19 new live free channels this week to its growing lineup of free channels. Since launching the service, DISH has been ramping up the number of channels on Freestream, which is separate from its pay service, Sling TV, or parent DISH’s satellite service. These so-called…
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Apple & Amazon Win Lawsuit Over Alleged Reseller Collusion
Apple and Amazon have successfully fended off a major class-action lawsuit in the United Kingdom that accused the tech giants of colluding to stifle competition in the online marketplace. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled on Tuesday that the lawsuit, which sought nearly £494 million ($602 million) in damages, could not proceed due to concerns about…
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Boldly Going Where No One Had Gone Before: “Star Trek: Voyager” Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Set phasers to celebrate! 30 years ago today, on January 14, 1995, “Star Trek: Voyager” warped onto television screens, boldly taking the franchise where it had never gone before. The premiere episode, “Caretaker,” introduced viewers to a new intrepid crew, a new starship, and a new frontier: the vast and uncharted Delta Quadrant, 70,000 light-years…