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New Holiday Scam Alert: Unsolicited Christmas Packages Are Being Used to Steal Your Credit Card
In the midst of the bustling holiday season, a sophisticated new scam has surfaced, preying on the chaos of last-minute Christmas shopping to compromise personal information. Cybercriminals are dispatching unsolicited packages to households across the country, disguised as misplaced or erroneous deliveries from popular online retailers. These parcels contain items that appear innocuous, such as…
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The End of Cable TV: YouTube TV is Now Larger Than Comcast & Spectrum Combined, According to Nielsen
In a move that sparks the end of cable TV’s control of your TV, YouTube TV has emerged as the dominant force in live TV, eclipsing the combined watch time of two of the largest traditional cable providers, Spectrum and Comcast, according to the latest Nielsen data for November 2025. This milestone underscores the accelerating…
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29 Years Ago Today: ‘Scream’ Premiered & Revolutionized Horror with a Killer Twist
It’s hard to believe, but exactly 29 years ago today, on December 20, 1996, the horror landscape was forever altered with the release of Wes Craven’s meta-slasher masterpiece, Scream. Starring Neve Campbell as the resilient final girl Sidney Prescott and Courteney Cox as the ambitious reporter Gale Weathers, the film didn’t just scare audiences—it cleverly…
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Deal Alert: Beats Solo 4 – Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones Just $129.95 For Amazon’s Big Deals Day
Looking for a powerful pair of headphones with 50 hours of battery life to watch your TV without bothering anyone? Right now Beats has its Beats Solo 4 headphones on sale for just $99.99. That is down from the list price of $199.95. You can find the Beats Solo 4 headphones on Amazon HERE. Here…
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Drop to Just $165.04 in Limited-Time Sale
Tech enthusiasts and bargain hunters, rejoice! The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, hailed as one of the top wireless earbuds for Android users, are now on sale for an unbeatable $165.04, down from their regular price of $229. This 28% discount marks a significant drop and brings the premium earbuds to one of their lowest…
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34 Years Ago Today: ‘Father of the Bride’ Premiered – A Timeless Remake That Captured Wedding Chaos
oday marks the 34th anniversary of a beloved family comedy that brought laughter, tears, and a hefty dose of wedding-induced hysteria to audiences worldwide. On December 20, 1991, Disney’s Touchstone Pictures released Father of the Bride, a heartwarming remake starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, and Martin Short, which premiered in theaters across the United States.…
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7 Best Value Streaming Services Worth Your Money in December 2025
Do you want the biggest bang for your streaming buck this holiday season? In a world of bloated catalogs filled with content you don’t watch and features you don’t use, finding the right streamer service can be a tough choice. Cord cutters who prefer a diverse lineup of services with smart channel selections, strong extras,…
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79 Years Ago Today: The Premiere of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ – From Box Office Flop to Timeless Holiday Staple
As the holiday season wraps the world in festive cheer, film enthusiasts and nostalgia buffs alike are commemorating a pivotal moment in cinematic history. Exactly 79 years ago today, on December 20, 1946, Frank Capra’s heartfelt drama It’s a Wonderful Life made its debut at New York City’s Globe Theatre. The premiere, initially a charity…
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Deal Alert! The Roku Ultra is 25% Off & You Can Get It Before Christmas
This is Roku’s fastest player yet. The Roku Ultra 2024 is now just $5, down from $99.99. That’s 25% off the ultimate Roku streaming device, delivering lightning-fast performance, stunning 4K HDR10+ and Dolby Vision picture, and immersive Dolby Atmos sound. The best part is you can get it before Christmas in many areas with same-day…
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TCM Kicks Off Its Christmas Movie Marathon with Holiday Classics Running Through Christmas Day – Here is The Full Schedule
Turner Classic Movies has launched its highly anticipated Christmas Marathon, a seasonal tradition that immerses viewers in a lineup of timeless holiday films. The event began on Saturday, December 20, and will continue nonstop through Christmas Day, offering a curated selection of classic movies that capture the spirit of the season. This year’s marathon emphasizes…
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A New YouTube TV Glitch on Roku Breaks The Guide – Here is How to Fix It
YouTube TV users on Roku devices are encountering a peculiar glitch that delivers incorrect and outdated program guide information. The issue, which began surfacing in user reports over the past week, stems from an interaction between Roku’s new instant restart feature and YouTube TV’s data handling. This has resulted in subscribers being presented with television…
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Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations Are Changing Local Weather Coverage Adding National Weather Meteorologists to Cover Multiple Markets As Tegna Cuts Costs on Local News
Update: Tegna has confirmed to Cord Cutters News that Tegna stations will keep local meteorologists but will also use national multi-market meteorologists. This will allow these out-of-market meteorologists to fill in with breaking weather news, cover vacations, and more to keep coverage going instead of needing multiple backup meteorologists in each market. Also, online weather…
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Deal Alert: HP’s Powerful 15.6″ Laptop Drops To Just $298.97 With Free Microsoft 365
HP has slashed the price of its popular 15.6-inch laptop, making high-performance computing more accessible during the holiday shopping season. The laptop, is bundled with Microsoft 365 and offering a total of 1.1TB in storage options, is now available for just $298.97, a significant drop from its original retail price of $399.99. This discount represents…
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20+ Stocking Stuffers Under $25 for Everyone on Your List: Tech, Gadgets, Toys & More
Looking for last minute gifts to fill Christmas stockings? We have over 20 ideas for both adults and kids, all under $25. And with Amazon Prime shipping, you can get them all in time for Christmas morning. Apple AirTag: $24, Normally $29 For the person who’s always losing their keys, give the gift of easy…
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39 Years Ago Today: Oliver Stone’s ‘Platoon’ Hits Theaters
On this day in 1986, moviegoers across America were thrust into the brutal heart of the Vietnam War with the release of Oliver Stone’s searing drama Platoon. Directed by Stone himself, the film starred a young Charlie Sheen as idealistic recruit Chris Taylor, alongside Tom Berenger as the ruthless Staff Sergeant Barnes and Willem Dafoe…
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