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Roku’s Rollercoaster 2024: A Year of New Features & Acquisition Buzz
Roku, the streaming pioneer, has had a tumultuous yet ultimately promising year. From Wall Street woes to whispers of acquisition, here’s a recap of Roku’s biggest headlines of 2024: Early 2024: Stock Struggles Roku began the year facing investor skepticism, with its stock price languishing far below its 2021 peak. Concerns about competition, advertising revenue,…
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FuboTV Scores Key Victory in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox
In a significant win for streaming service FuboTV, a federal judge has denied motions to dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against entertainment giants Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), and Fox. The ruling, delivered by Judge Margaret Garnett, also rejected Fox’s attempt to move part of the case to a different court as spotted by Awful…
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This Day in Television History: Dick Van Dyke is Born, Super Bowl Rights Sold For The First Time For $9.5 Million, & Liquor Ads Come To TVs For The First Time on December 13
Today marks several significant anniversaries in television history, from the birth of a comedic legend to groundbreaking moments in sports broadcasting and advertising. 1925: Dick Van Dyke is Born On this day in 1925, actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke was born. Van Dyke, known for his iconic roles in “The Dick Van Dyke Show,”…
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WBD Getting Rid of Its Cable Networks? Netflix Cuts Benifits, & More – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for December 13, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Amazon Buying Roku? One Report Says It Could Happen. You can find a link to each story below this video. Roku Being Sold? Amazon is Reportedly a Possible Buyer…
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“Sesame Street” is For Sale & Will Leave Max as Warner Bros. Discovery Shifts Focus Away from Children’s Content
After a nearly decade-long partnership, new episodes of “Sesame Street” will no longer air on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, Max. The company has opted not to renew its deal with Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind the iconic children’s program according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. While Max will continue to offer…
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5G Explodes in 2024, Setting Stage for Explosive Growth & The Growth of Cord Cutting 2.0
2024 draws to a close, the global 5G landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. From a starting point of around 1.8 billion connections in early 2023, the number of 5G connections worldwide has skyrocketed, with estimates suggesting it could reach 2.8 billion by the end of this year. This is helping push the growth of…
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More Layoffs Are Coming to Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations
Nexstar Media Group, one of the largest television station owners of local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC stations in the United States, is implementing layoffs in its broadcasting and sales divisions. The company aims to reduce operating expenses and “accelerate collaboration” as it navigates the evolving media landscape. Nexstar, which reaches 220 million people through…
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CNN For Sale? Warner Bros. Discovery Splits Off Cable Networks, Fueling Speculation
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has announced a major restructuring plan that will separate its cable television networks from its streaming and studio operations. This move has fueled speculation that the company may be preparing to sell off some of its cable assets, including CNN, as the traditional TV industry grapples with the rise of cord-cutting…
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Upgrade Your Fire TV to Be Even More Powerful With The Fire TV Pro Remote For Just $24.99
Do you own a Fire TV? Would you like to upgrade it? Amazon’s Pro Remote is a better remote with a remote finder, TV controls, Bluetooth headphone support, and backlit buttons. The best part is that Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro is on sale right now for a limited time for just $27.99. Maybe the…
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One of The Early Cord Cutting Tools Skype Discontinues Pay-As-You-Go Credits and Phone Numbers, Pushing Users Towards Subscriptions
Microsoft is making significant changes to its long-standing communication platform, Skype, by discontinuing the sale of Skype Credit and Skype Numbers. This move effectively ends the popular pay-as-you-go option for making calls and eliminates the ability for users to obtain a dedicated phone number linked to their Skype accounts. Skype Credit has been a cornerstone…