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China Approves the Paramount & Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
In a significant development for the global entertainment industry, Chinese authorities have granted antitrust clearance to the proposed $110 billion combination of Paramount Skydance Corp and Warner Bros Discovery. This approval marks a key milestone for one of the largest media deals in recent years, paving the way for the creation of an even more…
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Why Pay Monthly? This Subscription-Free Solar-Powered Security Camera Is Now 40% Off
Porch pirates don’t take summers off, and with vacation season in full swing, packages sitting outside are easier targets than ever. A simple outdoor camera can make a huge difference, especially one that doesn’t saddle you with monthly fees. Right now, the eufy SoloCam S220 is backed down to $59.99 (40% off), making it one…
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Study: Roku Has Grown Faster Than the Average Streaming Platform
This week, Fox entered into a definitive agreement to buy Roku for $22 billion. In light of the massive deal that will shake up the streaming industry, Antenna released a report with estimated performance numbers for Roku compared to the rest of the industry. According to Antenna, Roku subscriptions, which includes both subscriptions from The…
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Report: UFC Freedom 250 at the White House Drove a 276% Spike in Paramount+ Downloads
Paramount+ appears to have scored a major streaming victory with UFC Freedom 250. Ahead of the event, UFC President Dana White predicted the card would attract “Super Bowl numbers” for Paramount+, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. The event was staged on the South Lawn of the White House, marking the first time the UFC has…
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Apple TV Is 50% Off Ahead of Ted Lasso Season 4 — Now $5.99 for a Limited Time
This summer, if you’re looking for ad-free, prestige-quality streaming, Prime members can score one of the hottest deals of the season. For a limited time, Apple TV is being offered through Prime Video for $5.99 per month, 50% off the regular price for up to two months. Since Apple TV normally runs $12.99 per month,…
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Thinking About Leaving Roku After the FOX Deal? Here Are the Best Streaming Devices to Replace It
For years, Roku has been the go-to streaming platform thanks to its simple interface, affordable hardware, and neutral approach to streaming. But with one of the country’s largest media companies preparing to take control of the platform, some users are starting to look elsewhere. Earlier this week, Fox announced a $22 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of…
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Cord Cutting Today: What the Fox Acquisition Means for Roku & More
Today in Cord Cutting Today for June 18 2026, we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including what the Fox deal means for Roku. Here are some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting today. Today’s Top Stories Quick Links from Cord Cutters…
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Philo Subscribers Can Now Upgrade to HBO Max Standard
Last year, Philo added access to HBO Max’s ad-supported package to its Core plan, which later became the Bundle+ plan. Now, subscribers have the option of upgrading to an ad-free plan. Bundle+ automatically includes access to HBO Max, allowing subscribers to watch series and films from HBO, Warner Bros., A24, Studio Ghibli, and more. Upgrading…
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25 Years Ago Today: “The Fast and the Furious” Roars Onto Screens, Launching a Global Franchise – A Look Back
Today marks the 25th anniversary of The Fast and the Furious, the high-octane action film that roared into theaters on June 18, 2001, and instantly ignited a global cultural phenomenon. Directed by Rob Cohen and starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, and Michelle Rodriguez, the movie introduced audiences to an electrifying world of underground street racing,…
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Philo Launches New Ads When You Pause Your Show
San Francisco-based live TV streaming service Philo has introduced pause ads to its full lineup of ad-supported channels. The new advertising format became available on June 18, 2026, and can be accessed through both direct sales and programmatic channels. This development positions Philo among the early adopters in the streaming industry to offer the format…