Category: All News
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The FCC Will Look at the Truth-in-Billing Policy This Month
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced today the agenda items for the July Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025. On the list of items to discuss is the Truth-in-Billing policy. The policy was created to help customers better understand their telephone bills and identify unauthorized charges, called “cramming.” During the meeting, the Commission…
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Paramount+ to Stream “Hip Hop Was Born Here” Docuseries Co-Created By LL Cool J & Peyton Manning
Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee are bringing a new music docuseries to Paramount+. The duo has executive-produced and co-created Hip Hop Was Born Here, a five-part docuseries that covers the creation, evolution, and ongoing legacy of the genre and the culture that surrounds it. Hip-Hop…
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Stream Anywhere: 57% Off Wireless HDMI Adapter for Phones, Laptops & More
Elalight’s Wireless HDMI Display Dongle Adapter is on sale for just $29.99. That’s a massive 57% discount from the original $69.99 price. This compact, plug-and-play device mirrors your phone, tablet, or laptop screen to any HDTV, monitor, or projector without the need for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or extra apps. Perfect for home entertainment, travel, business presentations,…
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YouTube Cracks Down on Mass-Produced and Inauthentic Content with New Policy Update
YouTube has announced a significant update to its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) monetization policies, aimed at curbing the spread of mass-produced and inauthentic content on the platform. The new guidelines, set to take effect on July 15, 2025, will refine how the platform identifies and addresses content that lacks originality or authenticity, signaling a stronger…
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40 Years Ago Today “Back to the Future” Was Released: A Timeless Classic That Redefined Sci-Fi
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Back to the Future, the iconic sci-fi adventure film that hit theaters on July 3, 1985, and forever changed pop culture. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg, the movie introduced audiences to Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and the time-traveling DeLorean, cementing its place…
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Dr. Phil’s New TV Network Files for Chapter 11, Sues Trinity Broadcasting for Breach of Contract
Merit Street Media, the joint venture (JV) led by television personality Dr. Phil McGraw, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. Simultaneously, the company launched a lawsuit against its business partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), alleging breach of contract that Merit Street…
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DIRECTV Has Been Sold As AT&T Exits The Satellite TV Service
In a significant move to streamline its operations and focus on core telecommunications and 5G expansion, AT&T Inc. announced today the successful closure of its previously disclosed transaction to sell its entire remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG Capital, the U.S. and European private equity platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG. The…
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Tablo DVRs are on Sale at Their Lowest Price Ever, Just $79.95! Amazon’s Prime Day Sale
Been thinking about getting a new Tablo DVR? Right now, the 2-tuner Tablo DVR is on sale for just $79.95, down from the list price of $99.95. This is just in time for Amazon’s big Spring Sale. You can find the 2-tuner version on Amazon HERE. Want the 4-tuner version so you can record up…
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Local Now Expands Its Free Streaming Lineup with 4 New Channels
Allen Media Group’s Local Now, a leading free ad-supported streaming television service, has announced the addition of four new channels to its growing lineup, further enhancing its diverse offerings for viewers across the United States. The new channels, sourced from Warner Bros. Discovery’s WBTV brand and Bleacher Report, bring a mix of true crime, reality…
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Microsoft is Laying Off Around 9,000 Employees, Xbox Department Will Be Impacted
Microsoft announced Wednesday that it will be laying off 4% of its employees, impacting around 9,000 people, according to a report from The Seattle Times. While Microsoft didn’t specify which teams will be affected, Xbox leader Phil Spencer did confirm that the gaming team will be part of the layoffs. The Verge posted his full…