Author: Luke Bouma
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The Roku Channel is The Most Watched Free Streaming Service Beating Tubi & Pluto TV, According to Nielsen
The Roku Channel has emerged as the leading free streaming service in the United States, surpassing all competitors in viewership share among ad-supported platforms excluding YouTube. According to the latest Nielsen Gauge report covering February 2026, the service captured 2.9 percent of all streaming viewership, marking a significant milestone in the rapidly evolving television landscape…
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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar in Deal to Bolster Its Internet From Space Service and Bring Internet From Space to iPhones
Amazon.com Inc. announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire Globalstar Inc., a mobile satellite services provider, in a transaction that will integrate Globalstar’s satellite operations, infrastructure, assets, and spectrum licenses into Amazon’s expanding low Earth orbit satellite network known as Amazon Leo. The move, announced on April 14, 2026, aims to enhance direct-to-device…
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Sony is Removing Many Popular Features From Its Free OTA TV Options Impacting Free ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC
Sony has notified owners of its recent BRAVIA television models that significant changes to the built-in TV Guide for its OTA TV antenna users and related menu features will take effect starting in late May 2026. The update affects a range of premium sets released between 2023 and 2025, marking another instance of feature adjustments…
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Disney+ Adds More Live Content
American Idol has announced an expansion of its live viewing options, bringing the long-running singing competition series American Idol live directly to Disney+ subscribers for the first time. The change, revealed on February 3, 2026, will allow fans to watch the Hollywood live shows in real time on the streaming platform starting March 30, complementing…
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Roku Just Made 5 Big Changes to Its Roku TVs & Roku Players – Here is Everything New Coming to Your Roku
Roku has introduced several significant updates to its streaming platform, aiming to make television viewing more seamless, personalized, and convenient for millions of users worldwide. These changes, rolling out across Roku TVs and Roku players, address long-standing user requests while incorporating modern features to keep pace with evolving entertainment consumption habits. One of the most…
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A New Study Shows Cord Cutters Are Cutting Back on How Much They Pay For TV
Americans are trimming their entertainment budgets as economic pressures mount, with a significant portion reducing spending on streaming services amid persistent price hikes and broader cost-of-living challenges. According to recent findings from a Deloitte survey, more than 40 percent of respondents reported cutting back on entertainment subscriptions in recent months specifically because of financial strains.…
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The FCC Wants to Make Internet From Space Even Faster & Available To More Americans
The Federal Communications Commission is preparing to vote on sweeping updates to its satellite spectrum-sharing regulations, a move expected to dramatically accelerate the deployment of high-speed, space-based broadband services across the United States. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced on April 8, 2026, that the Commission would consider a new order at its next monthly meeting…
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Pluto TV Adds a New Channel
Pluto TV has expanded its lineup of free streaming channels with the launch of Swerve Women’s Sports, a dedicated destination that brings together live competitions, highlight reels, archival footage, and original programming centered exclusively on female athletes and teams. The addition arrives at a moment when interest in women’s sports continues to climb steadily across…
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11 Years Ago Today: Avengers: Age of Ultron Premiered in Los Angeles – Here is a Short History of Age of Ultron
Eleven years ago today, on April 13, 2015, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, lit up for the world premiere of Avengers: Age of Ultron. The star-studded red carpet event drew crowds of fans and photographers as the cast assembled to celebrate the latest chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The evening marked…
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Paramount+ Ends Support For Some Devices
Amazon Echo Show owners who rely on the platform for streaming entertainment have now lost access to the Paramount+ app. The dedicated Paramount+ app, with popular shows, movies, and live programming, was previously available directly on these smart displays, but now Paramount has removed the app from Echo devices. Users attempting to launch the app…