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DIRECTV Sues Nexstar to Stop Massive ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Merger
DirecTV escalated the legal battle against one of the most controversial media mergers in recent memory on Thursday, filing a federal antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California seeking to permanently block Nexstar Media Group’s proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna. The move came less than 24 hours after…
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Spring Into Savings With Total Wireless: Get Unlimited 5G for Just $20/Month
Spring is the perfect time to clear out what is no longer working, and that can include an overpriced wireless bill. If you’re looking for a fresh start by simplifying your monthly expenses, Total Wireless has rolled out savings that budget-minded switches will love. New single-line customers who bring their own compatible, unlocked phone can…
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Amazon’s Alexa+ Launches in the UK
Amazon is bringing the next gen of its AI assistant to the UK, with the launch of Alexa+ across Britain beginning March 19. Today marks the first day of an Early Access program. Amazon says that hundreds of thousands of customers will receive invitations to use Alexa+ in the coming weeks. Amazon introduced Alexa+ in…
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DISH Reaches Major Debt Restructuring Deal With Creditors To Help Save The Company
EchoStar Corporation and its affiliates have entered into a sweeping debt restructuring agreement with a large coalition of bondholders, a move the company says will substantially reduce its debt load and open new doors for potential mergers and acquisitions. This comes as DISH has hovered close to bankruptcy for years. This deal will help avoid…
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DOJ Pushes Back on Political Bias Claims in Paramount–Warner Bros. Review
The Justice Department’s top antitrust official moved Wednesday to quash mounting accusations that politics are driving the federal government’s review of one of the largest media mergers in American history, insisting that the proposed combination of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery will be judged on competition law alone, nothing more, according to Reuters. Acting…
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One Charger for Your Laptop, Phone & More — Anker 140W Drops to $89.99
A powerful, compact, and smart charger that can charge four devices simultaneously is on sale. For a limited time, you can snag Anker’s 140W 4-port GaN laptop charger for $89.99, a 10% discount on a charger with a bright status display that can replace desk bricks, phone plugs, and that lonely laptop adapter. This is…
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Tubi is Partnering with TikTok Creators for a ‘Creatorverse Incubator’
Free streaming service Tubi announced today that it will launch a Creatorverse Incubator in partnership with TikTok to support TikTok’s creators in developing original shows for Tubi. The creator-made shows will premiere exclusively on Tubi, opening them to a potential audience of 100 million monthly active users. The creators, chosen from a group identified by…
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D’Amaro Era Begins at Disney: New CEO Charts Course Around Storytelling, Technology, and Unity With a New One Disney Push
Josh D’Amaro officially stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company yesterday, and he wasted no time signaling what kind of leader he intends to be. In a memo sent to employees and cast members across the company’s sprawling global operations, D’Amaro laid out three interlocking priorities that he says…
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8 States Sue to Block Nexstar’s Deal to Buy Many Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC From Tegna
A coalition of eight state attorneys general launched a legal challenge Wednesday to stop Nexstar Media Group from completing its proposed $6.2 billion takeover of TEGNA Inc., arguing the merger would harm consumers, eliminate jobs, and dangerously consolidate local broadcast news under a single corporate roof, according to Reuters. The lawsuit was filed in U.S.…
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DIRECTV Just Suffered a Massive Blow
The sports television landscape for bars and restaurants faces a significant shift as DIRECTV loses its long-standing role in distributing NFL Sunday Ticket to bars, restaurants, and other businesses. Starting with the 2026 NFL season, the package transitions to a streaming-only model exclusively through EverPass Media, marking the end of satellite delivery via DIRECTV for…
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Hulu + Live TV is Adding a New Channel
This development marks a significant return to Hulu + Live TV for Marquee, which originally carried the network briefly during its launch year in 2020 before dropping it later that fall. The short-lived initial deal ended amid broader carriage disputes involving Sinclair’s regional sports networks (RSNs), but the new arrangement reflects evolving dynamics in the…
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Big Spring Discount: Jackery Power Station Falls Under $430 — Reliable Backup Power for Your Streaming Setup
This spring, power your off-grid movie nights, keep the fridge running during outages, or stop worrying about tethered streaming boxes. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station is heavily discounted to $429, making a serious battery upgrade far more affordable. At $370 off, this isn’t a cheap USB brick; it’s a full portable power…
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Yet Another Cable TV Company is Shutting Down Its TV Service & Moving Customers to A New Streaming Only Option
Regional telecommunications company Midco has initiated a significant transition for its television customers, marking another step in the industry’s move away from traditional cable infrastructure toward internet-based delivery systems. The provider has started contacting subscribers of its legacy cable television offerings, directing them to adopt the new MidcoTV streaming platform or risk losing access to…
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Nine Years Ago: Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Remake Enchanted Theaters Worldwide
Nine years ago, Walt Disney Pictures unveiled its ambitious live-action remake of the beloved classic “Beauty and the Beast” in theaters across the United States and around the globe. Directed by Bill Condon, the film starred Emma Watson in the iconic role of Belle and Dan Stevens as the cursed Beast, bringing a fresh yet…
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Over Half of U.S. Households Have Fiber Internet Availability
Fiber internet is the best option for both reliability and fast speeds, and now over half of the households in the U.S. have fiber as an option. A new report from Reviews.org shows that 52% of U.S. households have fiber availability in 2026, up from 46% in 2025. Unsurprisingly, urban areas have a higher percentage…
