Author: Luke Bouma
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Some of CBS’s Most Popular Shows Just Became Harder to Watch as Paramount+ Removes Most CSI Shows Without Warning
Paramount+ has removed several of CBS’s most popular and long-running shows from its streaming library, with the CSI franchise bearing the brunt of the changes. In a significant shift for the platform, most of the CSI series are no longer accessible to subscribers, leaving only the current iteration, CSI: Vegas, available for streaming on Paramount+.…
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Why is Roku Asking You to Pay to Watch Local News Now? – We Explain & Show You How to Watch It For Free on Roku TVs & Roku Players
Have you been looking at The Roku Channel app and seen a live feed of your local CBS news channel, only to be asked to sign up for Paramount+ to watch it? Recently, The Roku Channel has started to promote the live feeds of Paramount+’s local CBS live news on its home page and live…
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These Old DISH Videos Tried To Scare Pirates Into Paying Instead of Stealing
In an era when satellite television piracy posed a major challenge to providers, newly circulating old videos have brought renewed attention to one of DISH Network’s distinctive methods for addressing unauthorized access to its programming. These clips, originally broadcast on a dedicated channel visible exclusively to users with modified equipment, represent a calculated effort by…
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You Can Upgrade Your Old Roku TV or Roku Player With the Upgraded Roku Pro Remote 2 For Just $29.88 This Summer
Roku’s powerful new Pro Remote is here—the ideal upgrade for your older Roku TV or streaming player. Packed with a full suite of modern features your original remote lacks, it completely transforms how you control and enjoy your entertainment. Best of all, the Pro Remote is now available for just $29.88, making it an outstanding…
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Amazon Wants to Improve The Fire TV With New AI Chips
Amazon is making significant strides in enhancing its consumer hardware through the development of proprietary artificial intelligence chips designed to power advanced features in Fire TV devices and other products across its lineup. This move allows for more sophisticated on-device processing capabilities that improve user experiences in entertainment, smart home management, and personal assistance. The…
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The United Kingdom May Try to Stop Paramount & Warner Bros. Discovery’s Merger
The British government has taken a significant step toward intervening in the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, raising the prospect of delays or conditions on a deal that would create one of the world’s largest media conglomerates. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy indicated on June 30 that she is minded…
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How HOAs & Apartments Force People to Pay For Cable TV Even If They Don’t Use It
As Comcast and Charter Communications prepare for their next quarterly subscriber updates, a critical but often overlooked factor continues to sustain traditional cable television services: mandatory or bundled subscriptions tied to homeowners associations and apartment complexes. These arrangements force residents to pay for cable TV whether they watch it or not, creating a stable revenue…
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A Popular Cord Cutting Service is Shutting Down
The service, which has helped millions of viewers manage their viewing habits across streaming platforms and traditional television, announced the closure after years of operation. With more than 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store alone and a total user base exceeding 25 million registered accounts, TV Time had become a staple for cord…
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41 Years Ago Today: Nick at Nite First Premiered on Nickelodeon
Today marks the forty-first anniversary of a landmark development in cable television. On July 1, 1985, Nickelodeon introduced Nick at Nite as a dedicated nighttime programming block that began precisely at eight o’clock Eastern Time. The new block operated continuously from that hour until six o’clock the following morning, seven nights a week, filling hours…
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35 Years Ago Today: Court TV First Premiered and Brought the American Justice System Into Your Home – A Look Back
Thirty-five years ago today, on July 1, 1991, a bold new chapter opened in American television history when Court TV first went on the air as a cable network dedicated exclusively to live courtroom proceedings and legal analysis. The launch introduced viewers to an unprecedented format that brought the real-time drama of trials directly into…