Author: Luke Bouma
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YouTube TV’s Best Hidden Features That No One is Talking About & Everyone Must Try
YouTube TV has a great hidden feature that many of its subscribers are not aware of. While many subscribers focus on its channel lineup and sports coverage, the platform’s substantial on-demand and DVR movie library stands out as an underappreciated strength that delivers significant extra value without any additional cost. This collection includes hundreds of…
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Pluto TV Test Upgrades To Its Roku App, Hiding The Live Guide & Pushing a Netflix Like User Interface
Pluto TV has started to test a major redesign of its application on Roku streaming devices, pushing its home screen simular to popular subscription services like Netflix. The new interface is being tested and features algorithm-driven recommendations for individual shows, movies, and select channels, aiming to create a more curated viewing experience tailored to each…
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10 Local ABC, CBS, FOX & NBC Are Getting New Owners
Gray Media, Inc. and Allen Media Group, Inc. have finalized the acquisition of 10 television stations across 10 markets in a deal valued at $171 million plus working capital adjustments. The transaction, originally announced in August 2025, reached completion with the transfer of licenses and operations. Gray Media acquired stations in three new markets on…
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Google Added 25 Million New Subscribers in Just Three Months with YouTube Premium Growing
Google reported strong growth across its subscription ecosystem during its first-quarter 2026 earnings call this week, highlighting significant expansion in paid memberships. The company added 25 million new subscribers in the quarter, bringing the total number of paid subscribers across its services to 350 million. This figure encompasses users of Google One, Gemini, YouTube Premium,…
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38 Years Ago Today, Magnum P.I. Aired Its Final Episode
Thirty-eight years ago today, on May 1, 1988, the final episode of the long-running television series Magnum, P.I. aired on CBS, marking the conclusion of an eight-season run that had captivated audiences with its blend of action, humor, and heartfelt drama set against the scenic backdrop of Hawaii. The two-hour finale, which wrapped up lingering…
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Comcast Loses The NFL Network As Its Contract Ends & Talks Happen With Its New Owner, ESPN
In a development that echoes past carriage battles, Comcast’s Xfinity cable and television service has dropped the NFL Network from its lineup, leaving millions of subscribers without access to the league’s dedicated 24-hour channel. The blackout, which began late Thursday night following the expiration of prior distribution agreements, comes just months after ESPN officially completed…
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A New Lawsuit Hopes to Stop The Paramount & Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
A group of everyday movie enthusiasts and television news viewers launched a federal antitrust challenge late last month against one of the largest proposed media consolidations in recent history. The lawsuit, filed on April 30 in San Francisco federal court, seeks to halt Paramount Skydance Corporation’s planned $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing…
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Nexstar Says DIRECTV & Attorney Generals Lawsuit Threatens Local News on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC
Nexstar Media Group has strongly condemned a joint legal effort by multiple state attorneys general and DIRECTV to halt its planned acquisition of Tegna, asserting that the challenge is effectively strangling local journalism at a critical time. The media company argues that the lawsuit, which seeks to prevent the creation of a stronger entity capable…
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Roku Confirms Its New Home Screen Will NOT Be Optional When It Launches To All Roku TV & Roku Player Owners, & Everyone Will Be Forced To Use It
Update: Roku reached out to Cord Cutters News to say that Roku’s new Homescreen will NOT be optional. The current option for Roku owners who are in the beta of the new home screen that lets them switch back to the old home screen will be going away. All Roku owners will be forced to…
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Roku Now Has 10s of Millions of Subscriptions Through The Roku Channel From Places Like HBO Max & Paramount+
The Roku Channel has emerged as a powerhouse in the streaming industry, now managing tens of millions of subscriptions to a wide array of premium services including Peacock, Max, and others. This subscription management feature has transformed into one of the company’s most significant profit drivers. Every time a user signs up for a service…