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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…
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How to Watch the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Skills Challenge Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on January 30
The NFL’s best head to Orlando for the first day of the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games. Camping World Stadium will host the best players from the NFC and AFC who are not competing in the Big Game. Beginning today until Sunday, February 2, NFL players will showcase their talents in one of the biggest…
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How to Watch PGA TOUR 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
The PGA Tour continues today with the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. 80 players will compete live from Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course, with notable players Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth making their tour debuts. The four-day no-cut event has a purse of $20 million, with the winner taking…
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Sling TV Celebrates 10 Years of Cord-Cutting Revolution
Sling TV, the pioneering live TV streaming service that sparked the cord-cutting movement, is marking its 10th anniversary. Launched on February 9, 2015, Sling TV disrupted the television industry by offering a more affordable and flexible alternative to traditional cable packages. Over the past decade, Sling TV has amassed over 22.5 billion streaming hours and…
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Court TV Marks 30 Years Since O.J. Simpson Trial with New Limited Series “Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?”
Three decades removed from the most polarizing court decision of the the 20th century, the infamous O.J. Simpson trial is still a hot subject among many who lived through it. The case captivated the world and earned the nickname “The Trial of the Century.” Now it is being revisited in Court TV’s new seven-part limited…
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Hi-Yo Silver! “Lone Ranger” Rides Onto Airwaves, Launching Years of Wild West Adventures 92 years Ago Today
On this day in 1933, a masked rider and his faithful companion galloped into the hearts and imaginations of radio listeners across America. “The Lone Ranger,” a thrilling Western adventure series, premiered on Detroit’s WXYZ radio station, marking the beginning of a 21-year run that would spawn a multimedia franchise, including a beloved television show.…
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