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All In The Family is Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
All in the Family, the landmark American television sitcom that redefined prime-time comedy by confronting social issues head-on, has arrived on Amazon Prime Video. Seasons one through nine of the series are now available for streaming, giving subscribers instant access to the complete original run that captivated audiences more than five decades ago. The addition…
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FCC Votes to Scrap 18 More Outdated Rules to Speed Up the Internet
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday approved the elimination of 18 more outdated regulatory provisions, continuing its aggressive deregulatory push under Chair Brendan Carr’s flagship initiative that has now reshaped hundreds of pages of federal telecommunications law since its launch last summer. The Direct Final Rule removes 18 rules, including 17 rule provisions impacting the…
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37 Years Ago Today: Quantum Leap Premiered on NBC, Launching a Sci-Fi Classic
On March 26, 1989, 37 years ago today, NBC aired the first episode of Quantum Leap, a sci-fi drama that introduced viewers to Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula), a physicist who “leaps” through time to right historical wrongs, guided by his holographic friend Al Calavicci (Dean Stockwell). The two-hour pilot, airing at 9 p.m. ET,…
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Walmart is Working on a 2nd Gen Onn Google TV Pro Streaming Player
Walmart is on the verge of unveiling the second generation of its Onn Google TV Pro streaming device, promising another wave of affordable high-performance entertainment options for households across the country. Leaked images shared on Reddit offer the first detailed glimpse of the upcoming model, revealing a fresh design that signals Walmart’s continued push to…
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Roku Has Started Beta Testing on A Major Roku OS 15.2 Update to Roku TVs & Roku Players – Here is What’s New
Roku is preparing to roll out a major software update to its lineup of smart TVs and streaming players that promises to make apps run more smoothly, use memory more efficiently, and deliver a more reliable experience for millions of viewers. The company has quietly begun testing Roku OS 15.2 with a small group of…
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DIRECTV Adds Back 2 Local ABC & CBS Affiliates
Viewers across central Oregon who rely on DIRECTV for their television service can once again tune in to their local ABC and CBS affiliates after a prolonged carriage dispute kept the stations dark for nearly five months. Zolo Broadcasting has restored KOHD-ABC and KBNZ-CBS to DIRECTV and its streaming platform, effective immediately, ending a blackout…
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58 Years Ago Today in TV History: The Monkees Sign Off with a Psychedelic, Satirical Finale
On March 25, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. on NBC, television history turned the page on one of the 1960s’ most vibrant and influential musical sitcoms. The 58th and final episode of The Monkees—titled “The Frodis Caper” (also known as “Mijacogeo”)—aired, bringing to a close a two-season, 58-episode run that had redefined what a TV show…
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40 Years Ago Today: Perfect Strangers Premiered on ABC, Launching a Comedy Classic
On March 25, 1986, 40 years ago today, ABC aired the first episode of Perfect Strangers, a buddy comedy that introduced America to the odd-couple charm of cousins Larry Appleton (Mark Linn-Baker) and Balki Bartokomous (Bronson Pinchot). Premiering at 8:30 p.m. ET, the show kicked off with “Knock Knock, Who’s There?,” pulling 17.2 million viewers…
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Deal Alert! This Powerful 65W 20,000mAh Battery Pack Can Charge Your Laptop & Your Phone on The Go
In an era where smartphones, laptops, and tablets have become extensions of daily life, the constant hunt for reliable power has never been more pressing. Travelers miss flights because their devices die mid-journey. Remote workers lose critical video calls when batteries drop to zero in coffee shops. Gamers find their handheld consoles shutting down during…
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Amazon Is Making It Easier to Return That Order You Didn’t Like
Amazon has significantly expanded its network of convenient return drop-off locations across the United States, now offering more than 10,000 sites where customers can process free returns on eligible items without the need for a shipping box, tape, or printed label. The company announced that four out of five Amazon customers in the United States…