Author: Luke Bouma
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Samsung Again Stops Selling ATSC 3.0 Tuners In Its OLED TVs
In a move that underscores ongoing challenges in the television industry, Samsung has confirmed it will once again omit ATSC 3.0 tuners from its OLED TV models in 2026, as first spotted by PCWorld. This decision follows a similar exclusion in the 2025 lineup, marking the second consecutive year without the advanced broadcast technology in…
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Deal Alert: Lenovo’s 2026 New V15 Laptop Drops to $369.99 in Limited-Time Deal
In a move that’s sure to excite budget-conscious students and professionals, Lenovo has slashed the price of its 2026 New V15 Laptop to just $369.99, a significant drop from its original $639.99 listing. This discount represents a 42 percent savings, making the device an attractive option for those seeking reliable performance without breaking the bank.…
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6.8 Billion Email Accounts Just Had Their Passwords Leaked Online
A massive database leak has exposed approximately 6.8 billion email records, marking one of the largest compilations of personal email information ever made publicly available. The incident surfaced in early January 2026 when a post online of an enormous 150-gigabyte archive, full of email addresses, passwords, and more, according to LifeLock. The dataset consists primarily…
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Almost 40 Million Americans Have Canceled Cable TV in The Last 15 Years
Over the past 15 years, the American television landscape has undergone a profound transformation as tens of millions of households have abandoned traditional cable and satellite subscriptions in favor of more flexible and often less expensive alternatives. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as cord-cutting, has reshaped how families access entertainment, news, and sports, marking one…
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Netflix, Disney, Paramount, & More Are Threatening to Sue AI Companies Over Copyright Infringement
In an escalation within the entertainment industry’s ongoing fight with artificial intelligence technologies, several prominent studios have issued threats of legal action against Seedance, an AI video generation service developed by ByteDance. The accusations center on the unauthorized use of intellectual properties in creating AI-generated clips, prompting a wave of cease-and-desist demands and warnings of…
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MeTV Is Adding The Golden Girls
MeTV, America’s leading network for classic television entertainment, has announced a major addition to its programming lineup: the beloved sitcom The Golden Girls will make its triumphant return to broadcast television starting Monday, March 16, 2026. This marks the first time the iconic series has aired over-the-air since its last broadcast in 1997, nearly three…
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Another Cable TV Network Announces It Will Shut Down in April
The regional sports broadcasting landscape in the United States faces another major disruption as Main Street Sports Group prepares to shut down its FanDuel Sports Network operations in April 2026. The company, which rebranded from its previous incarnation after emerging from bankruptcy in early 2025, has issued Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notices to…
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The FCC is Cracking Down on Lifeline Phone Providers in California & Other States It Accuses of Fraud
The Federal Communications Commission has initiated formal investigations into several Lifeline providers operating in California and other states that previously opted out of the federal eligibility verification system. These probes focus on potential violations of program rules, particularly the enrollment of deceased individuals and duplicate subscribers in the Lifeline program, which offers discounted phone and…
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Pluto TV Strikes a Partnership With TikTok & Adds 4 New Channels
Pluto TV, the free ad-supported streaming service owned by Paramount, has expanded its lineup with the addition of four new channels, including a partnership with TikTok to add content from TikTok. This move broadens the platform’s offerings in wellness, music performances, viral trends, and jazz entertainment, catering to diverse viewer interests through partnerships with content…
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TV Manufacturers May Soon Be Forced To Add ATSC 3.0 Nextgen TV To New TVs
In recent months, momentum has built among broadcasters and regulatory bodies to compel television manufacturers to incorporate ATSC 3.0 tuners into new TV sets, addressing the slow adoption of NextGen TV signals that promise enhanced over-the-air broadcasting capabilities. This push comes as the Federal Communications Commission explores ways to accelerate the transition from the older…