Author: Luke Bouma
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Roku Will Be The Exclusive Home of The Banana Ball Championship League
The non-stop action-packed 2026 Banana Ball World Tour is expanding its reach in a major way as the Banana Ball Championship League brings its high-energy games to the Roku Sports Channel through a new partnership between Roku and the league. Streamers on Roku will gain free access to a series of BBCL showdowns featuring the…
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The Roku is Adding More Free Live Sports From FUEL TV on Roku TVs & Roku Players
Today FUEL TV Global S.A., announced the launch of FUEL TV on The Roku Channel in the United States. This development marks a significant expansion for the action sports network, bringing its dedicated programming to a vast American audience through one of the leading free streaming platforms. The move represents a return to prominence in…
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Sling TV Launches a $19.99 a Month TV Plan With ESPN Included
Sling TV has introduced a new streaming package called Sling Essentials, offering viewers an affordable way to access live television focused on sports, family programming, and classic entertainment. The service, available nationwide starting April 9, 2026, provides more than 10 channels for just 19.99 dollars per month, positioning it as one of the most budget-friendly…
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Hulu & Disney+ Staff Will Combine Ahead of The Hulu App Shutting Down
Disney is set to merge the staff of its Hulu and Disney+ streaming services into a single, unified team as the company accelerates plans to combine the two platforms under one application, according to the Wall Street Journal. This integration represents a core component of a larger restructuring initiative designed to eliminate operational silos, reduce…
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36 Years Ago Today: The First Episode of Twin Peaks Aired on ABC
Thirty-six years ago today, on April 8, 1990, ABC Television aired the pilot episode of “Twin Peaks,” a series that would redefine prime-time drama and leave an indelible mark on American television. Created by director David Lynch and writer Mark Frost, the hour-long debut introduced viewers to a foggy Pacific Northwest logging town where the…
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47 Years Ago Today: “All in the Family” Aired Its Final Episode, Leaving a Powerful History
On this day, April 8, 1979, 47 years ago today, television viewers across the nation tuned in to CBS to watch the final episode of “All in the Family,” marking the end of a revolutionary sitcom that had redefined the medium over its nine-season run. The groundbreaking series, which aired its last original episode titled…
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Amazon is Ending Support for Some Older Fire Tablets & Kindles
Amazon has announced the end of support for a range of its earliest Kindle e-readers and related Fire tablets, marking a significant shift for owners of devices that have served readers faithfully for well over a decade. The change, set to take effect on May 20, 2026, will prevent affected models from purchasing, borrowing, or…
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28 Years Ago Today: Seinfeld’s Final Episode Wrapped Filming in Los Angeles, Closing a Landmark Chapter in Television Comedy
On April 8, 1998, in a tightly secured soundstage at CBS Studio Center in Studio City, California, the cast and crew of NBC’s Seinfeld completed principal photography on the series finale. What had begun as a modest experiment in observational humor nine years earlier reached its conclusion after 180 episodes, marking the end of an…
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T-Mobile Promises Free Netflix Even After Its Recent Price Hike
T-Mobile customers will continue receiving Netflix at no extra cost despite the streaming service implementing a price increase for its Standard with ads plan this month. The telecommunications provider has confirmed that its longstanding Netflix On Us benefit remains fully intact, shielding eligible subscribers from any adjustments to their monthly wireless bills. This assurance comes…
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Roku is Expanding Its Instant Resume Feature to More Streaming Services, Getting You Right Back Into Your Show Or Movie on Roku TVs and Roku Players
Roku announced this month a comprehensive update to its app certification criteria aimed at enhancing user experience across its streaming platform. The changes, which will take effect progressively through 2026, focus on improving seamless resumption of the last movie or TV show you where watching when you launch an app, expanding accessibility features globally, and…