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Ari Shapiro to Depart NPR’s “All Things Considered” Amid Public Media Funding Cuts
In a surprising announcement, Ari Shapiro, the beloved co-host of NPR’s flagship afternoon newsmagazine All Things Considered, announced on Instagram he will leave the public broadcaster at the end of September 2025, concluding a remarkable 25-year tenure. Shapiro’s exit follows President Donald Trump’s successful efforts to defund public media, a move that has sparked widespread…
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Upgrade Your Home Internet with Amazon’s eero 6+ Mesh WiFi, Now 25% Off
If you’re dealing with internet dead spots in your home and buffering while streaming, a mesh internet system might be the answer. Right now, Amazon has a limited time deal on its eero Mesh WiFi system right now, bringing the price down from $299.99 to $224.99. That’s a 25% savings for more reliable internet. The…
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Amazon to Switch Fire Tablets over to Android Instead Of Its Custom Fire OS
Amazon.com Inc. is set to revolutionize its Fire tablet lineup by adopting the Android operating system, marking a significant departure from its proprietary Fire OS, according to six sources familiar with the matter per a report for Reuters. The move, part of an internal project codenamed Kittyhawk, aims to address long-standing consumer and developer frustrations…
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Hits Record-Low Price of $24.99 in Limited-Time Deal – With Coupon
Amazon has slashed the price of its Fire TV Stick 4K to an unprecedented $24.99, marking the lowest price ever for this powerful streaming device. Regularly priced at $50, this 50% discount is a rare opportunity to snag a feature-packed 4K streaming stick with cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6 support, vibrant visuals, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate…
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Yahoo Sports Launches 24/7 Streaming Channel With NFL, NBA, MLB & More
Yahoo Sports is officially entering the FAST space with the launch of Yahoo Sports Network, a brand-new free, ad-supported streaming TV channel. Created in partnership with C15 Studio. This is the same company behind premium sports FAST channels for Formula 1, MotoGP, and the DP World Tour—the new network offers more than 60 hours of…
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MLB Nears Major TV Deal Overhaul with ESPN, NBC, Netflix, and More – Apple to Reportedly Lose MLB Rights
Major League Baseball (MLB) is on the verge of a transformative television and streaming rights deal as its current agreement with ESPN approaches its expiration, according to industry insiders. Yahoo Sports’ Kendall Baker reported Tuesday on X that multiple deals are “close to being done,” signaling a significant shift in how fans will watch baseball…
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36 Years Ago Today “Saved By The Bell” First Aired on NBC – A Short History of The Hit Show
Today marks the 36th anniversary of the debut of Saved By The Bell, the iconic teen sitcom that first aired on NBC on August 20, 1989. For millions of fans, the show remains a cultural touchstone, capturing the essence of high school life in the late ’80s and early ’90s with its blend of humor,…
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Fox One $19.99 Streaming Service Launches Tomorrow & Will Offer Multi-View Feature for Sports Fans
Fox Corporation is set to revolutionize the streaming landscape with the launch of its new direct-to-consumer streaming service, Fox One, on August 21, 2025. Priced at $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually, Fox One will bring together the company’s extensive portfolio of news, sports, and entertainment content into a single, dynamic platform. The service is…
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ESPN Deal to Buy MLB.TV “Close To Being Done”
With ESPN’s current deal with the MLB coming to an end, there’s been a lot of talk about which platforms will get rights to air and stream baseball next season. Accord to Yahoo Sports’ Kendall Baker, rights deals are “close to being done.” In a post on X Tuesday, Baker shared information from a source…
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Google Settles Lawsuit Over YouTube Children’s Privacy Issues
Google will settle a lawsuit claiming that it collected the personal information of children who were using YouTube and used that information to give the users targeted ads. The company has agreed to pay $30 million to settle the class action suit. Reuters reports that the class action suit includes children under the age of…
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Curiosity Stream Deal: Save 50% on a Lifetime Subscription
Are you curious about how things were invented? Want to learn more about modern technology? Love a history documentary? Curiosity Stream is the streaming service for you. Curiosity Stream is the streaming home of science, technology, and history content, with thousands of titles including originals. Explore your favorite topics, learn about new subjects, and indulge…
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75 Years Ago Today ABC Airs Its First Saturday Morning Children’s Programming
On August 19, 1950, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) made television history by launching the first-ever Saturday morning children’s programming block, a move that would shape weekend entertainment for generations. The debut featured two innovative shows, Animal Clinic and Acrobat Ranch, marking the beginning of a cultural phenomenon that became a staple of American childhood.…
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Streaming Accounted for Nearly Half of All TV Viewing in July
Streaming continues to grow, now accounting for nearly half of overall TV viewing time, at 47.3%, according to Nielsen’s monthly report of The Gauge. Of that 47.3%, YouTube accounted for 13.4%. Netflix was the second most popular streaming platform at 8.8%, with a 5% monthly viewing increase. Nielsen attributed the uptick to both new original…
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Sling TV Adds MeTV, Bringing Nostalgic Classics to Cord-Cutters Nationwide
Sling TV, the pioneering live TV streaming service, has announced the addition of MeTV to its channel lineup, delivering a wave of nostalgia to subscribers craving classic television. The network, celebrated for its curated selection of iconic shows from the 1950s through the mid-1980s, is now available to all Sling Orange, Sling Blue, and Sling…
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Philo Announces Price Increase for Grandfathered Legacy Customers Because Its Losing Money On These Plans
Philo, the affordable live TV streaming service known for its simplicity and customer-focused approach, has announced a significant change for its grandfathered legacy subscribers. In a heartfelt letter from CEO Andrew McCollum, the company revealed that it will be raising the price of its oldest subscription plans for the first time, effective October 8, 2025.…
