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Here Is Everything Coming To MAX In February 2025
Ready to MAX out your February? There is plenty of content to help you do just that. Here are the fresh titles dropping on MAX for February 2025. February 1 February 2 February 3 February 4 February 6 February 7 February 8 February 9 February 11 February 12 February 13 February 14 February 16 February…
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Chuck Todd Leaves NBC As Network Continues Overhaul
After nearly two decades at NBC News, Chuck Todd is signing off for good. Axiom reported that the longtime political analyst and former Meet the Press moderator announced his departure from the network, marking the end of an era in NBC’s political coverage. While Todd stepped away from the anchor chair in September 2023, he…
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The Free Streaming Service Crackle Could Soon Finally Shutdown Its Websites After Over 20 Yeras Of Operation
Crackle, the free ad-supported streaming service, faces an uncertain future as Amazon, its current hosting provider, seeks to terminate its agreement with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Crackle’s parent company. This development comes as Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment faces financial difficulties, including significant outstanding debt to Amazon for AWS usage fees. According…
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Prime Video Is Getting More Movies After It Strikes Multi-Year Deal for Lionsgate Movies
Prime Video has secured a multi-year licensing agreement with Lionsgate, gaining access to a vast library of films and television series. This deal will bring a wealth of popular and critically acclaimed content to Prime Video subscribers, further strengthening the streaming platform’s offerings. Under the new agreement, Prime Video will have an exclusive second-run window…
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A Nostalgic Journey: “The Wonder Years” Premiered 37 Years Ago Today, Capturing the Essence of Growing Up
On this day in 1988, television viewers were transported back to the suburbs of late 1960s America with the premiere of “The Wonder Years” on ABC. This coming-of-age dramedy, narrated by an adult Kevin Arnold (Daniel Stern) reflecting on his childhood, captured the hearts of audiences with its poignant storytelling, relatable characters, and nostalgic portrayal…
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Comcast Makes Its Home Internet Even Better With Ultra-Low Lag
Comcast is entering a new era of internet connectivity with the launch of its ultra-low lag internet service, designed to dramatically enhance the performance of interactive applications like gaming, video conferencing, and virtual reality. This groundbreaking technology significantly reduces latency, providing users with a smoother and more responsive online experience. Comcast’s low-lag internet is initially…
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Amazon Fire TV Update Removes Ability to Hide Apps
Amazon has sparked frustration among Fire TV users with a recent software update that removes the ability to hide apps. This change, which affects both pre-installed and user-downloaded apps, has been met with criticism for cluttering the interface and limiting user control. Previously, Fire TV users could hide apps they didn’t use, keeping their app…
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Spectrum Lost 123,000 TV Customers & Lost 177,000 Internet Customers As Cord Cutting 2.0 Grows
Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum internet, TV, and mobile services, reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts’ predictions, but the company continues to grapple with subscriber losses in its internet and video segments. Despite exceeding revenue and earnings per share forecasts, the ongoing trend of cord-cutting and increasing competition in the broadband market presents…
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A New Free OTA TV Network is Launching In March 2025
Free TV Networks (FTN) is further capitalizing on the growing popularity of free over-the-air television with the launch of its fourth diginet, BUSTED. Set to debut on March 1, 2025, BUSTED will deliver high-adrenaline, crime-focused programming to a male-skewing audience, according to their press release. The channel will feature a lineup of popular unscripted series,…
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MeTV Toons Pulls “Rocky and Bullwinkle” From Its Schedule After Its Distributor Requested They Stop Airing The Show
Fans of classic cartoons were met with an unexpected change to their morning routine as MeTV Toons abruptly pulled “The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends” from its schedule. The network, known for its lineup of beloved animated series, offered a brief explanation for the sudden removal, leaving viewers with more questions than answers.…
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Roku Channel Expands Its Free Lineup Now With Over 500 Free Live Channels Full of Sports, News, Movies, & TV Shows
Roku is significantly bolstering its free ad-supported streaming service, The Roku Channel, with the addition of over 500 new linear channels. This expansion brings a massive influx of free content to Roku users, further solidifying The Roku Channel’s position as a major player in the free ad-supported streaming TV landscape. This comes as The Roku…
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Redbox Sister Streaming Service Popcornflix Is Back Online With Free Movies & TV Shows
Popcornflix is back online, bringing its library of free movies and TV shows to audiences once more. After vanishing from the digital landscape in the wake of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s financial troubles, the ad-supported streaming service has found new life under fresh ownership, first reported by the newsletter Lowpass. But while Popcornflix…
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FCC Chairman Launches Investigation into NPR and PBS Funding Practices
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), under Chairman Brendan Carr, has initiated an investigation into the practices of NPR and PBS concerning their recognition of financial sponsors on air. This move could play a significant role in the ongoing discussions about federal funding for these public news organizations, according to NPR, who announced the news. In…
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Google Is Looking to Cut The Number of Employees Working on Google TV By Offering Offers Voluntary Exit Program
Google has announced a “voluntary exit program” for US-based employees in its Platforms & Devices group, including its Google TV team offering severance packages to those who choose to leave the company. This move comes almost a year after Google merged its Pixel hardware and Android software divisions, streamlining operations and aiming to increase efficiency,…
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FCC Ends Red Tape That Delayed The Building Of New Tower For 5G & 5G Home Internet
In a significant policy shift, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced today the termination of a Biden-era rulemaking proposal aimed at expanding environmental reviews for new telecommunications tower constructions. The proposal, which has been under consideration since 2022, sought to impose additional, what critics argue are unnecessary, environmental assessments before new towers could be erected across…
