Author: Luke Bouma
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Roku Launches a New Mobile App For Its Ad-Free Streaming Service
Roku announced today the launch of its Howdy mobile app in the United States, marking a significant step in expanding access to affordable, ad-free streaming entertainment. The app, now available for download on the iOS App Store and Google Play, delivers a smooth viewing experience that allows users to enjoy content while on the move.…
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12 Years Ago Today, Pluto TV Launched and Changed Free TV Forever
March 31, 2026, marks the 12th anniversary of a pivotal moment in television history when Pluto TV officially launched its beta website and mobile apps, introducing audiences to a revolutionary way of consuming video content. What began as a modest platform curated around viewer passions has evolved into a global leader in free ad-supported streaming…
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DISH’s Parent Company Tries To Refinance $31 Billion in Debt to Avoid Bankruptcy
If you’ve ever felt crushed by high-interest credit-card debt and finally sat down with your bank to work out a payment plan that actually gives you some breathing room, you basically understand what EchoStar Corporation just did on a giant corporate scale. On March 19, 2026, EchoStar — the parent company of the satellite-TV giant…
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62 Years Ago Today: Jeopardy! Debuts on NBC, Launching a Quiz Show Phenomenon
Sixty-two years ago today, on March 30, 1964, Jeopardy! premiered on NBC-TV, introducing a groundbreaking quiz show format that would become a cultural institution. Created by Merv Griffin, the series debuted with host Art Fleming and a unique twist: contestants were given answers and tasked with providing the questions, flipping the traditional trivia game on…
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FCC Wants to Make Sure That the Call Center You Are Sent to Has People Who Speak Fluent English
In a move aimed at addressing longstanding frustrations among American consumers, the Federal Communications Commission is advancing plans to impose stricter oversight on foreign call centers used by U.S. telecommunications companies. With that, The FCC voted last week to move plans forward to bring call centers back to the United States. The initiative focuses on…
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86 Years Ago Today Batman Made His First Appearance in 1939
Eighty-six years ago today, on March 30, 1939, the world met a shadowy figure who would become one of the most iconic superheroes in history: Batman. First appearing in Detective Comics #27, created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, the Caped Crusader swung into the pages of comic book lore, captivating readers with…
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MeTV Rolls Out New Spring 2026 TV Schedule: Hogan’s Heroes Returns, Golden Girls Shines, & Classic TV Nostalgia Hits Peak Viewing
MeTV, America’s classic television network, is giving viewers a major dose of memorable TV with its latest schedule refresh, effective Monday, March 30, 2026. The new lineup, now available on the network’s official website at metv.com/schedule, blends beloved returning favorites with recently added hits, ensuring free over-the-air entertainment remains as fresh and comforting as ever…
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Amazon is Buying a Robot Company That Makes Humanoid Robots
Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a New York-based humanoid robot startup, marking the e-commerce and cloud computing giant’s latest and most ambitious move yet into the rapidly expanding consumer robotics space, according to Bloomberg. The deal, which closed last week according to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss a private transaction,…
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YouTube TV Subscribers Are Being Targeted By Scammers
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting users of YouTube TV, Google’s popular live television streaming service, by sending fraudulent emails that falsely inform recipients that their subscriptions have been suddenly canceled. These deceptive messages typically allege that the cancellation stems from a problem with the recipient’s payment information and urge them to click an embedded link to…
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Roku Launches Dedicated Channel for The Hunger Games Franchise on Roku TVs & Roku Players
Roku has introduced a new dedicated streaming channel featuring the popular Hunger Games movie series, now available on Channel 230. This addition provides fans with easy access to the entire film collection in one place. The service is offered completely free of charge to all owners of Roku TVs and Roku Players, as well as…