Author: Luke Bouma

Luke Bouma @LukeBK on X graduated from Grand Valley State University and has spent over 10 years as a dedicated Cord Cutter. He has been featured as a cord cutting expert for many publications, radio stations, news broadcasts and more on Wall Street Journal, Maxim, Refinery29, USAToday, BBC Radio, iHeart Radio, and many more.

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YouTube Unveils Major Smart TV App Revamp, Aiming to Solidify Streaming Dominance

YouTube is gearing up for a major transformation of its connected TV app, introducing new features and a fresh look to maintain its leading position in the streaming landscape. This announcement was made at the Made on YouTube event in New York on Wednesday, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. The revamped TV…

September 26, 2024
Upgrade Your Fire TV to Be Even More Powerful With The Fire TV Pro Remote At An All Time Low Price

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 $24.99. Maybe the…

September 26, 2024
More Free Streaming Services Shutdown, Roku OS 14, & More – Cord Cutting Today

Today in Cord Cutting Today for September 26, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: 2 More Free Steaming Services Shutdown. You can find links to each story we talk about below this video: Crackle & Popcornflix Have Stopped Working As Their Parent Company…

September 26, 2024
Disney Starts Password-Sharing Crackdown with New Paid Sharing Program

Disney has taken a significant step towards curbing password and account sharing by officially launching its “paid sharing program” in the U.S. and other regions this week. This move comes after the company hinted at such changes in earlier earnings calls. The paid sharing program offers users two primary options: Disney+ will employ various methods…

September 26, 2024
T-Mobile Sets Ambitious Fiber Home Internet Expansion Goals By 2030

T-Mobile is aiming to significantly expand its fiber footprint, targeting an additional 12 million to 15 million households by 2030. This ambitious goal was announced by company executives at a recent investor event according to a report from Telecompetitor. The expansion will be fueled by T-Mobile’s fiber partnerships, notably the joint ventures with EQT to…

September 25, 2024
WSAW Expands Free Over-the-Air Coverage with New Transmitter in Central Wisconsin

WSAW, a Gray Television-owned station, has launched a new transmitter in Vesper, Wisconsin, significantly expanding its free, over-the-air coverage in the region. The W31EV-D transmitter, acting as a translator for WZAW-LD, now delivers a variety of popular channels to viewers in Stevens Point, Plover, Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, and surrounding areas. The new lineup includes: The…

September 25, 2024
The Roku Channel Adds 18 New Free Live Channels, Including A 24/7 Star Trek Channel

The Roku Channel has become one of the most well-known free streaming services, and today, it has quietly added 18 new channels. This includes a 24/7 channel dedicated to Star Trek. The Roku Channel now has over 400 live TV channels and 80,000 free movies and TV shows. It does not stop there, as The…

September 25, 2024
New Details About Roku OS 14 Update

Roku is set to elevate the TV streaming experience with the upcoming release of Roku OS 14, the latest automatic software update for its devices. This update promises a host of new features and improvements aimed at making streaming easier, more personalized, and more enjoyable for viewers of all ages. Originally released with no details,…

September 25, 2024
Free Streaming Sees Record Growth, DIRECTV STREAM Adds Channels, & More

Today in Cord Cutting Today for September 24, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Comcast Wants to Make Streaming Better. You can find links to each story below this video. Comcast is Improving Live Sports Streaming on YouTube TV, Fubo & More By…

September 25, 2024
YouTube TV Revamps Home Screen, Prioritizing DVR Recordings

Users of YouTube TV are reporting a significant redesign of the home screen experience across multiple platforms including iOS, Roku, and Xbox platforms. The update seems to prioritize on-demand content and resume watching content over live channels. Multiple reports on Reddit now say they got the new home screen update. Previously, the home screen prominently…

September 25, 2024