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The DOJ Is Launching An Investigation Of MLB’s Streaming Deals For Anti-Competitive Tactics That Harm Viewers
Federal authorities have begun examining how Major League Baseball distributes its streaming rights, extending a wider investigation into professional sports media deals that could affect how fans access games and how much they pay, according to Bloomberg. The Federal Communications Commission, along with other regulators, is looking closely at the ways leagues package and sell
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Project Hail Mary Streaming Plans Delayed as IMAX Return Extends Theatrical Run
If you were hoping to stream Project Hail Mary from your couch anytime soon, you’re going to have to wait a bit longer. According to a report from Gizmodo, Amazon MGM has confirmed that the Ryan Gosling-led sci-fi film will not be heading to streaming in the near future. Instead, the studio is extending its
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New Study Shows Streamers Are Fed Up With Ads — and Still Paying To Avoid Them
For many, streaming was supposed to be the cleaner, simpler alternative to cable, yet it has slowly become a new version of the same old trade-off: pay more or sit through more ads. A new All About Cookies survey suggests viewers are reaching the limit of what they will tolerate. The company surveyed 1,000 U.S.
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Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL Just Hit One of Its Best Prices Yet for a Limited Time
For a limited time, you can upgrade to a premium feature without spending a fortune. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is on sale for $899, a huge $300 discount on one of the most advanced Android phones with cutting-edge AI. If you want a powerhouse with unmatched performance, pro-level cameras, and Google’s latest features
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15 Years Ago Today: Marvel’s Thor First Premiered, Expanding The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Fifteen years ago today, on April 17, 2011, the Marvel Cinematic Universe expanded its ambitious slate of interconnected superhero films with the world premiere of Thor at Event Cinemas on George Street in Sydney, Australia. The event marked the first time the franchise ventured beyond Earth-bound stories into the realms of Norse mythology and cosmic
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ESPN Delay Will Leave YouTube TV Subscribers Out of the Ring for WrestleMania 42
WrestleMania Weekend is approaching, and YouTube TV subscribers will have to find a different way to gain ESPN Unlimited access to watch “The Show of Shows.” According to a new report from Sports Business Journal, YouTube TV users won’t be able to access ESPN Unlimited through the ESPN app in time for WrestleMania 42 this
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MASN and Spectrum Sign a Multiyear Carriage Agreement
MASN, the regional sports network that airs Baltimore Orioles coverage, has announced a multiyear carriage agreement with Spectrum that will bring Orioles coverage to Spectrum customers in areas of southeastern Maryland and Virginia, and eastern North Carolina. Starting today, Spectrum customers in-market will find MASN on their channel lineup. MASN will offer coverage of every
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Fubo Takes Shot at NBA with Plan to Take Over Streaming Rights for 13 Teams
In a surprising development, Fubo is suddenly in the mix for one of the NBA’s most complicated media problems. According to Sports Business Journal, the Disney-owned streaming service has made an 11th-hour pitch to the 13 NBA teams that just exited Main Street Sports Group, better known to fans as FanDuel Sports Network. SBJ says
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Top Gun 3 Officially in the Works With Tom Cruise Returning
Tom Cruise is officially heading back to the danger zone. Variety reported that Top Gun 3 is in the works at Paramount, with Cruise set to return as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is also coming back, giving the long-running franchise another shot at extending one of Paramount’s biggest modern theatrical success stories. The
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Cord Cutting Today: Paramount Overhauls Pluto TV as Amazon Faces Fire TV Trouble and Roku Hits 100 Million Homes
Today in Cord Cutting Today for April 17, 2026, we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Paramount is Making Big Changes to Pluto TV. You can find links to each story we talk about below this video. Please subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CordCuttersNewsClips
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Amazon Plans to Stop Using Android on All Future Fire TV Sticks
Amazon is accelerating its shift away from Android on its Fire TV streaming devices, with plans to launch all future Fire TV Stick streaming players exclusively on its in-house Vega operating system, according to a new report from Lowpass and confirmed by Amazon’s developer portal statement. In a notice to developers from Amazon, they said:
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When Will Your Fire TV Reach Its End of Life & Stop Getting Updates? Here is What Amazon Says
Amazon has committed to providing ongoing software support for its entire current lineup of Fire TV streaming sticks and cubes, ensuring that millions of users will continue to receive updates and new features well into the next decade. The announcement brings reassurance to consumers who have invested in the company’s popular streaming hardware, promising compatibility
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Netflix’s Co-Founder Reed Hastings Announces He is Stepping Down
Netflix’s co-founder Reed Hastings will depart from the company’s board of directors in June when his current term expires, marking a significant milestone in the streaming giant’s nearly three-decade history. The announcement came alongside Netflix’s first-quarter 2026 earnings report, which showed solid financial performance but triggered an immediate negative reaction from investors due to softer
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The NFL Wants to Double The Cost of Its NFL Games & Could Drive Up The Cost of Your TV Bill
The National Football League is pressing its broadcast partners for a dramatic hike in media rights fees as contract renewal talks heat up years ahead of schedule. According to industry sources familiar with the discussions, the league is seeking roughly double the amount that major television networks currently pay to air NFL games. In contrast,
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64 Years Ago Today: Walter Cronkite Took Over As Anchor of CBS Evening News
Sixty four years ago today, on April 16, 1962, a significant chapter in American television journalism began when Walter Cronkite assumed the role of anchor for CBS’s nightly newscast. This moment marked the start of an era that would define broadcast news for nearly two decades and elevate the standards of television reporting nationwide. The
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