Category: News
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This Mini UPS Can Keep Your WiFi, Streaming & Security Cameras Running When Summer Storms Knock Out the Power — For Under $40
A summer storm can do more than turn off the lights. One minute you are watching a live game, catching up on your favorite show, or working from home, and the next minute your internet connection disappears because your modem and router lost power. A low-price simple fix is the CHINTE Mini UPS 10400mAh Battery…
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10 Years Ago Today: ‘Stranger Things’ Transformed Television: A Look Back at the Netflix Phenomenon
On this day a decade ago, July 15, 2016, Netflix unveiled a series that would redefine streaming entertainment and capture the imaginations of audiences worldwide. Created by the Duffer Brothers, the show blended supernatural horror, science fiction mystery, and heartfelt coming-of-age drama into a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of small-town America in the…
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Paramount Moving to Tennessee? The State is Making An Aggressive Offer
Tennessee officials have actively reached out to Paramount Global, encouraging the studio to consider relocating its corporate headquarters to the state as it navigates a high-stakes legal dispute with California over its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The outreach comes at a pivotal moment for Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, whose…
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Amazon’s Prime Video More Popular Than Netflix? We Asked Over 1,200 Cord Cutters What They Watched With Surprising Results
In a clear sign of shifting viewing habits, Amazon Prime Video has solidified its position as the leading streaming service among cord cutters, according to a comprehensive new survey. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 individuals who have ditched traditional cable or satellite television, reveals that 67.5 percent of respondents reported watching Prime Video…
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YouTube TV is Adding More Channels
YouTube TV has quietly added some more channels today. This week, YouTube TV has updated its main channel lineup on its website to include several networks from Allen Media Group, signaling a broader partnership that brings new entertainment, lifestyle, and specialized programming to subscribers. Among the notable additions are HBCU Go, Cars.TV, and The Grio.…
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103 Years Ago in TV History: The Iconic Hollywood Sign Was Officially Completed – A Look Back
One hundred and three years ago, on July 13, 1923, a towering new landmark rose above the hills of Los Angeles, forever changing the skyline and the identity of a budding entertainment capital. The Hollywood Sign, initially spelling out the full name Hollywoodland in massive illuminated letters, stood as a bold advertisement for a real…
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Pluto TV Launches Dedicated Channel for Classic Series ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman’
Pluto TV has expanded its lineup of free, ad-supported streaming channels with the addition of a 24/7 dedicated channel featuring the complete series “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.” The new channel will air every episode of the beloved 1990s Western drama starring Jane Seymour as Dr. Michaela Quinn, a Boston physician who relocates to the frontier…
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Keep Your Streaming Private Anywhere: This Router Deal Adds VPN Protection Without Extra Apps
Your streaming setup does not stop being important when you leave home. Whether you are traveling overseas, staying in a hotel, working remotely, or connecting to unfamiliar networks, keeping your devices protected can become a challenge. Right now, Amazon has the TP-Link ER605 Gigabit VPN Router on sale for $49.99, saving shoppers 24% off its…
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Writers Guild of America Files Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The Writers Guild of America West and the Writers Guild of America East have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent the completion of Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The complaint, submitted Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that the merger would violate…
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Three Years Ago: SAG-AFTRA Strike Halts Hollywood Productions and Reshapes Industry Labor Landscape – A Look Back At The Strike & How It Impacts TV Today
On July 14, 2023, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) initiated a strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), bringing much of the American film and television industry to a standstill. Picket lines formed prominently in Los Angeles and New York City as union members protested…