Author: Luke Bouma
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72 Years Ago Today: The First Color TV Was Made & It Cost $1,000
In March 1954, a significant milestone unfolded in the history of television technology. RCA commenced manufacturing of the first mass-produced color television set for consumers, marking the practical arrival of color broadcasting in American homes after years of development and regulatory hurdles. The model, known as the CT-100, featured a 12.5-inch screen (though often described…
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OpenAI Pulls the Plug on Sora & Disney Pulls Its $1 Billion Investment
In a move that has sent shockwaves through both the artificial intelligence industry and Hollywood, OpenAI has announced it is shutting down Sora, its generative AI video creation platform. The decision, which came with little explanation from the company, brings an abrupt end to one of the most talked-about AI tools of the past two…
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Roku Adds a New Feature That Roku TV Owners Have Been Wanting & Is One of The Best Features Cable TV Had
Roku has rolled out an enhancement to its Live TV experience with an updated feature in the Live Guide that simplifies navigation for viewers using over-the-air antenna channels or live streams. The change allows Roku TV owners to jump back to the last channel you watched with a single click of a button, making it…
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Apple Rolls Out tvOS 26.4 for Apple TV 4K, Bringing Three Significant Enhancements But Two Popular Apps Leave
Apple has released tvOS 26.4, the latest software update for its Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD streaming devices, and it arrives with a meaningful set of improvements that touch on content discovery, audio engineering, and accessibility. The update is available now via the Software Update screen in Settings, and for users who spend…
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YouTube TV is Now Bigger Than Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, & DIRECTV Combined
YouTube TV has solidified its position as the leading live television streaming service among cord cutters, according to a Cord Cutters News reader survey that highlights shifting preferences in the entertainment industry. The poll, which gathered responses from thousands of households that have abandoned traditional cable and satellite subscriptions, reveals that 29 percent of participants…
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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Will Launch Its First-Ever YouTube Channel
For decades, Fred Rogers welcomed children into his neighborhood with a gentle knock, a cardigan, and a calm reassurance that they were special just the way they were. Now, more than two decades after his passing, the beloved television host’s legacy is about to reach an entirely new generation — this time through a YouTube…
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Facebook Must Pay $375 Million Over Child Exploitation
A New Mexico jury has delivered a sweeping verdict against Meta Platforms, ordering the social media giant to pay $375 million in civil penalties after finding the company violated state consumer protection law by misleading users about the safety of its platforms for children, according to CNBC. The jury’s decision brought to a close a…
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21 Years Ago: The Office First Premiered in the United States
Twenty-one years ago today, on the evening of March 24, 2005, a little-known mockumentary about paper salespeople shuffled onto American television screens with modest expectations and an uncertain future. Few viewers tuning in to NBC that Tuesday night could have predicted that what they were watching would go on to become one of the most…
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Walmart is Making Cord Cutting More Expensive with New Price Hikes on Onn Google TV Devices
Walmart has raised prices on several of its popular Onn streaming devices, affecting both in-store and online purchases across the United States. The increases, which have been widely noted by consumers on Reddit and reported in various tech outlets, apply to key models in the lineup. The Onn HD Stick now carries a price of…
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Crunchyroll Hack Exposes 7 Million Users’ Personal Data
Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming platform owned by Sony, has launched a full-scale investigation into claims of a major security breach that may have exposed around 100 gigabytes of user information. The incident came to light over the weekend when a threat actor reached out to cybersecurity researchers and shared evidence suggesting unauthorized access to…