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27 Years Later: Junkyard Wars Pilot Premiere in 1998 Kicked Off a Scrappy TV Revolution
Today marks the 27th anniversary of the debut of Junkyard Wars, a quirky and inventive reality competition show whose pilot episode aired on April 12, 1998, on the UK’s Channel 4 before finding a U.S. home on TLC. Originally titled Scrapheap Challenge in Britain, the series pitted teams of tinkerers, mechanics, and dreamers against each…
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Deal Alert! Lenovo V-Series V15 Laptop Hits Record-Low Price of $329 in Limited-Time Deal
Tech shoppers are buzzing with excitement as the Lenovo V-Series V15 Laptop, a versatile workhorse for everyday computing, is now available for a jaw-dropping $329, down from its regular price of $499. This exclusive bundle, which includes a Thunderobot Purple Wireless Mouse, offers unmatched value for students, remote workers, and budget-conscious buyers. Available through major…
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Tubi Celebrates 11 Years as a Trailblazer in Free Streaming, Redefining Entertainment Access
Tubi, the free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platform, marks its 11th anniversary today, celebrating a remarkable journey from a scrappy startup to a global leader in accessible entertainment. Launched in April 2014, by founders Farhad Massoudi and Thomas Ahn Hicks, Tubi pioneered the FAST model, offering a vast library of movies and TV shows at…
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YouTube TV vs Fubo vs Sling TV vs DIRECTV STREAM vs Frndly TV, vs Philo vs Hulu + Live TV – What is The Best Free Streaming Service According to Our Readers
In a definitive verdict from streaming enthusiasts, YouTube TV has been crowned the best live TV streaming service in a recent survey conducted by Cord Cutters News. The survey asked subscribers to choose what they thought was the best live TV streaming service: YouTube TV, Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Frndly…
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Yes MeTV Toons is Adding a Classic 80s & 90s Cartoon
Cowabunga, dudes! The rumors are true. Grab a pizza because the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is officially joining MeTV Toons in 2025, bringing the beloved classic 1980s and 1990s animated series back to TV for fans old and new. The news was first broken by Black Nerd Comedy on YouTube back in Janurary…
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Pluto TV is Testing Another Guide Feature
Last year, Cord Cutters News reported that Pluto TV was making improvements to its user interface. When users hit the OK button on a Roku remote when watching a channel, it pulled up a channel guide button. Hovering over that brought up a new menu to find other channels as you watch your current channel.…
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Frontier Adds Wi-Fi 7 to More Fiber Plans at No Extra Cost
Frontier is giving its fiber customers a serious upgrade without charging extra. The company has announced that it is now including Amazon’s eero Pro 7 router featuring Wi-Fi 7 technology with more of its internet plans, starting with Fiber 500. This means customers no longer need to subscribe to the highest-tier plans to access next-generation…
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‘MobLand’ Tops Paramount+ With 8.8 Million Viewers, Its Biggest Global Series Launch
The crime drama series MobLand sits alone at the mountaintop on Paramount+ after delivering 8.8 million viewers in its first seven days during its global premiere. Executive produced by Guy Ritchie, the series quadrupled its audience, up 298% from premiere day, making it the biggest global series launch week ever on Paramount+. The series is…
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Conan O’Brien Moved to TBS 15 Years Ago Today
Today marks the 15th anniversary of a pivotal moment in late-night television history: on April 12, 2010, Conan O’Brien signed a deal with TBS to host a new talk show, simply titled Conan, following his dramatic exit from NBC’s The Tonight Show. The agreement, announced amidst swirling speculation about O’Brien’s next move, not only gave…
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Netflix, Amazon, & Others Are Reportedly “Lukewarm” on F1 Media Rights Bid
The finish line for the next Formula One media rights deal could be further than it appears. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, F1 is searching for a “rights package at around $150 million to $180 million a year beginning with the 2026 season” and is struggling to find suitors. Although the…
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The Echo Show 5 is 28% Off Right Now
If you’re interested in organizing your smart home, Amazon is making it easier with a deal on the Echo Show 5. Using an Echo Show allows you to control your smart home devices with one user friendly display. Right now, you can pick up an Echo Show 5 for 28% off, bringing the price down…
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How to Watch ONE Friday Fights 104 Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on April 11
Another night of hard hits returns to Bangkok, Thailand. Lumpinee Boxing Stadium is home to ONE Friday Fights 104, featuring 12 bouts across Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing disciplines. Bring your coffee and early morning thirst for martial arts, because this one is kicking off with the crows. The stacked lineup offers a little something…
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YouTube Wants to Stop People From Getting Addicted to Shorts
YouTube Shorts, the platform’s wildly popular short-form video feature, is generating over 70 billion daily views, cementing its place as a cultural juggernaut. But with its meteoric rise comes growing concern about its addictive nature, as mindless scrolling—often dubbed “doomscrolling”—has become a hallmark of the Shorts experience. Studies have linked overuse of short video apps…
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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Made Nearly $52 Million in 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery filed its 2025 proxy statement this week, which included information about CEO David Zaslav’s compensation. In 2024, Zaslav saw a pay increase of 4%, bringing his annual pay to $51.9 million. Variety reports that in 2023, Zaslav received a whopping 26.5% increase, which brought his annual pay that year to $49.7 million…
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Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) Bluetooth Speaker Drops to Just $119
Today Bose slashes the price of its acclaimed SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) to just $119, down from its regular $149 price tag. This $30 discount—representing a 13% savings—marks one of the steepest reductions seen on the recently released second-generation model since its debut in September 2024. Available now at major retailers like…
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