Author: Luke Bouma
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55 Years Ago Today: Hogan’s Heroes Came to An End – A Look Back
On April 4, 1971, television audiences tuned in for the last time to witness the conclusion of one of the most unique and enduring sitcoms of the 1960s era. The final episode of Hogan’s Heroes marked the end of a six-season run that had captivated viewers with its unlikely blend of comedy and wartime intrigue…
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The Final Episode of “Knight Rider” Aired 40 Years Ago Today: A Look Back at the Iconic Series
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the airing of the final episode of Knight Rider on April 4, 1986. For four seasons, the groundbreaking series captivated audiences with its blend of high-tech action, charismatic characters, and a sleek, talking car that became a cultural icon. As we reflect on this milestone, it’s worth revisiting the…
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3 More Cable TV Networks Are Shutting Down, A Judge Blocks A Massive ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Merger, & More – Your Top Cord Cutting Stories of The Past Week
The television industry continued its rapid transformation this past week, delivering fresh setbacks for traditional cable and satellite providers as cord cutters gained more reasons to abandon linear TV packages. Financial distress, carriage disputes, and regulatory hurdles dominated headlines, underscoring how rising costs, shifting viewer habits, and digital competition are reshaping the pay-television landscape. These…
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Everything You Need to Know About Switching to YouTube TV From Comcast or Spectrum
As streaming services continue to reshape home entertainment in 2026, more households are considering a move away from traditional cable providers like Comcast’s Xfinity and Charter’s Spectrum toward YouTube TV. The Google-owned live TV streaming platform has introduced significant changes this year, including a lineup of more than 10 genre-specific plans that offer greater flexibility…
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Nexstar Starts to Undo Its Merger With Tegna’s ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC After Judge’s Order
Nexstar Media Group has restored the original Tegna logos across dozens of local television stations it had begun integrating following a federal judge’s ruling that blocks the proposed merger between the two broadcasting companies. The decision, handed down late last week in a U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., effectively ends more than a year…
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Yahoo is Deleting Old Accounts. Act Now To Save Your Account
In a significant move aimed at managing digital storage and enhancing security, Yahoo is taking steps to delete data from accounts that have remained unused for extended periods. Users who have not logged into their Yahoo accounts for one year or more are at risk of losing access to their emails, contacts, folders, and other…
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73 Years Ago Today: TV Guide Debuts with Lucille Ball’s Baby on the Cover
Seventy-three years ago today, on April 3, 1953, TV Guide hit newsstands for the first time, launching a cultural institution with a cover featuring a photo of Lucille Ball’s newborn son, Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV—known as Desi Arnaz Jr.—cradled in a frame beside his beaming mother. Priced at 15 cents, the digest-sized magazine, published by…
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Amazon is Cracking Down on Bad Sellers Who Trick You With Fake Deals
Amazon has introduced stricter rules on how reference prices and discounts are displayed across its marketplace, aiming to eliminate misleading markdowns as the company prepares for its annual Prime Day shopping event in 2026. The changes target long-standing practices where sellers or the platform itself used inflated list prices or manipulated typical pricing to make…
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AT&T Is Working to Stop Copper Theft That is Breaking The Internet
AT&T has launched an aggressive campaign to combat the surge in copper theft that is repeatedly disrupting internet services across the United States. The telecommunications giant is deploying a combination of advanced technology, strengthened physical protections, and closer collaboration with law enforcement agencies to protect its aging copper infrastructure from organized criminal networks. These thefts…
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Roku TVs Could Be Banned in The US As A US Trade Panel Probes Them For Patent Violations
The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched a formal investigation into imports of certain Roku and Hisense brand display devices, streaming players, and related components, citing alleged violations of patents held by a Nevada-based company. The probe, opened on April 1, 2026, follows a complaint filed on March 2 by InnoTV Labs LLC of Las…