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Roku’s New Home Screen Testing Has Started To Roll Out to More People
Roku has expanded the testing of its redesigned home screen interface to a significantly larger group of users, marking a notable shift from the initial limited testing phase that reached only a small selection of owners last year. The company, known for powering millions of streaming devices and smart televisions worldwide, is now introducing the
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The Slow Death of Local News & Weather on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Has Started
Across the United States, the landscape of local television news is undergoing a profound transformation that signals the start of its decline. Regulatory shifts have opened the door for a single company to own major network affiliates—ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC—in the same market, a change that once seemed unthinkable under rules designed to preserve
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How to Fix Buffering on YouTube TV
Are you streaming a show or sporting event on YouTube TV, but it keeps buffering and stopping playback? You might be tempted to blame YouTube TV, but the truth is it’s probably your Wi-Fi causing the issue. Your internet may be fast, but a weak Wi-Fi signal can still cause frustrating buffering on your favorite
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47 Years Ago Today: Nickelodeon First Launched on Cable TV & Changed Children’s TV Forever
Forty-seven years ago today, on April 1, 1979, a groundbreaking moment unfolded in the world of television when Nickelodeon officially launched as the first cable network dedicated entirely to children. What began as a modest experiment in interactive cable technology quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon that redefined how kids experienced entertainment, fostering creativity, humor,
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Twelve Years Ago Today in Television History: Tubi Launched & Helped Make Free TV Better
Twelve years ago today, on April 1, 2014, a quiet but groundbreaking debut reshaped the television landscape when Tubi officially launched as a free, ad-supported streaming service. Operating under the initial name Tubi TV, the platform arrived in the United States with a simple yet revolutionary promise: premium movies and television shows available at no
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Nexstar Says Its Mega ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Merger Can’t Fully Be Undone
Last week, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order that effectively paused the integration of two broadcasting powerhouses, Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, following the completion of their multi-billion-dollar acquisition earlier this month. The decision comes amid ongoing antitrust concerns raised by satellite television provider DirecTV and a coalition of state attorneys general, highlighting
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April Fools Day Movies to Stream: Twists, Tricks, and Just Enough Chaos for April
We wanted to do a list of movies with April Fools in the title, but unfortunately, there are none. Yeah, you saw that coming. Happy April. The high holiday of pranksters is all about misdirection, surprises, and that feeling that something isn’t quite right. That makes it the perfect excuse to dive into movies that
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Cinematic Color, Budget Price — 65″ QLED Fire TV Drops 31% for Limited Time
Spring watch parties just got an affordable glow-up. Enjoy big-screen thrills without the big price tag. To start the month, the Hisense 65″ E6 Cinema Series Fire TV is on sale for $376.97, $173 off a 65-inch QLED that packs punchy color, smart HDR processing, and Dolby Vision + Atmos for cinematic depth, while Fire
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Here is Everything Coming to Netflix in April 2026
April showers bring fresh Netflix content. Here’s a list of all the new titles, shows, and movies dropping on the streaming service for the month. April 1 • Black and Blue (2019) • Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) • Dorohedoro (Season 2) – New Episodes Weekly • Eat Pray Bark (2026) (Netflix Original) • Giving Hope: The
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Cord Cutting Today: PBS & NPR Funding Restored, DISH Faces $31B Debt Crunch & Roku Expands Streaming Push
Today in Cord Cutting Today for April 1, 2026, we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: PBS & NPR Are Saved For Now… 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 PBS
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Blacked Out? How to Watch ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & More Local Channels if Your Cable Company Dropped Them
Cable customers in some markets have recently lost local stations as companies cut costs or hit carriage disputes, which is exactly why more viewers are looking for a better backup plan. Earlier this week, dozens of stations owned by the E.W. Scripps Company went dark for Comcast/Xfinity subscribers. Disputes like this are frustrating for subscribers
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Study Finds Americans Fear Data Tracking More Than Ever — But Their Habits Tell a Different Story
Americans know their data is being collected everywhere, and WhistleOut’s 2026 Data Privacy Report paints a clearer picture of how worried they are, where they feel most exposed, and why weak habits leave them open to exposure. That worry extends well beyond smartphones, consumers are aware that the modern home has become a privacy minefield.
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Deal Alert!: 48 Energizer AA and AAA Batteries on Sale Now for Just $22.99
If you’re in need of a battery boost, Amazon has a deal that’s sure to energize your day. Right now, you can snag the Energizer AA Batteries and AAA Batteries Combo Pack, a 48-count box with 24 Max AA batteries and 24 Max AAA batteries, for just $22.99. That’s a significant discount from the original
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Pluto TV is Celebrating April Ghouls with Horror, Supernatural, and Spooky Stories All Month
It’s Halloween in April on Pluto TV. The free streaming service announced today that it will celebrate April Ghouls, making Pluto TV a month-long destination for horror and supernatural fans, available free all month long. The featured content this month will include complete franchises, full series from episode one, and cult classics. Featured films include Hellraiser (1–10), Children
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56 Years Ago Today: The Andy Griffith Show Bids Farewell on CBS
Fifty-seven years ago today, on April 1, 1969, the final episode of The Andy Griffith Show aired on CBS, closing the book on one of television’s most cherished sitcoms after eight seasons and 249 episodes. The beloved series, set in the fictional Mayberry, North Carolina, wrapped with “A Girl for Goober,” leaving behind a legacy
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