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The Roku Channels Adds a New Free Channel to Its Lineup
The Roku Channel is adding to its free streaming channel collection again today, and this one is for the reality TV fans. World of Love Island is a free streaming channel for U.S. audiences and features a curated schedule of full episodes from seasons three and five of Love Island UK and seasons one and…
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42 Years Ago Today: 100 Million Americans Watched “The Day After” – The Television Event That Froze a Nation
Exactly 42 years ago, on Sunday evening, November 20, 1983, an estimated 100 million people – roughly 38% of the entire U.S. population and the largest audience ever for a made-for-television movie – sat transfixed in front of their sets as ABC aired The Day After, a harrowing two-hour dramatization of the moments before, during,…
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Peacock Brings Back Madden NFL Cast for Thanksgiving Day Matchup
This Turkey Day, Madden returns to Peacock in an alt-cast between two AFC North rivals. The NFL, NBC Sports, and EA Sports are teaming up for the second edition of the Madden NFL Cast, featuring the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens in an immersive video-game-infused broadcast exclusively on Peacock. Kickoff is set for Thursday, November…
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73% of Americans Use TV as Self Care, Survey from Roku’s Howdy Shows
Watching TV counts as self-care, according to a new survey from Roku’s Howdy streaming service, in partnership with The Harris Poll. 73% of Americans say watching TV is an important part of their weekly self-care routine. That’s more than exercise at 59%, scrolling on phones at 56%, and hobbies at 53%. What are people watching…
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Verizon Will Lay Off Over 13,000 Employees
Verizon will be laying off around 13,000 employees, or 13% of its staff. The company began notifying impacted employees Thursday, according to a report from Business Insider. News about the restructuring came out last week, with Reuters initially reporting that the layoffs would impact around 15,000 employees, or 15% of the workforce. Ahead of that…
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Black Friday Deal: Amazon Smart Plug Massive Price Drop — Now $12.99
Turn that old lamp or gadget plugged into any outlet into an Alexa-controlled smart outlet and save 48% on an Amazon Smart Plug (now only $12.99) for a limited time. Say goodbye to chasing remote or fumbling for light switches in the dark. The Amazon Smart Plug is a tiny, affordable way to add hands-free…
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T-Mobile Drops Free Apple TV+ for Some Plans: Here’s What You Need to Know
T-Mobile is ending its “Apple TV+ On Us” perk for some customers, replacing it with a $3 monthly charge starting January 1, 2026. The change applies to premium plans like Magenta MAX and Go5G Plus, which previously included Apple TV+ at no cost. The news was confirmed by The Mobile Report. What’s Changing? Impacted customers…
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67 Years Ago Today The Muppets Became A Reality With The Launch of The Jim Henson Company
Sixty-seven years ago today, on November 20, 1958, two young puppeteers in their early twenties formally incorporated Muppets, Inc. in New York City. Jim Henson, a 22-year-old University of Maryland graduate who had already been performing puppets on local Washington, D.C. television since high school, partnered with his creative and romantic collaborator Jane Nebel (whom…
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Early Black Friday Deal: Stay Secure for Less — Blink Whole Home Bundle Now $75
Early Black Friday just delivered one of the better entry-level home-security starter kits at an absurdly low, bargain price. Amazon has the Blink Whole Home Bundle marked down to $74.97 (about 58% off), and if you qualify for Amazon’s trade-in offer, you can knock off 20% more at checkout. If you want porch-package protection, outdoor…
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YouTube is Testing a Direct Messaging Feature (Again)
YouTube is looking to add a more interactive social feature to its platform, according to a new note on its support page. This week, some users over the age of 18 in Ireland and Poland were given the ability to share videos with a direct messaging feature on YouTube. “We’re experimenting with a new feature…