Category: News
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Big Changes Coming to Instagram – Here is What You Need to Know
Instagram has rolled out stricter guidelines aimed at reducing the visibility of repurposed content across its platform, signaling a significant shift in how the social media giant prioritizes originality in user feeds. The changes, which build on earlier efforts focused primarily on video clips, now extend to still images, photo collections, and carousel posts, potentially…
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Your Local ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC Station May Have to Give Up Their Free OTA TV Channel & Move – Roku Adds 22 New Channels, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From April 2026
April 2026 stood out as a pivotal month in the cord cutting movement, with developments that accelerated the shift from traditional cable and satellite television toward streaming platforms, free over-the-air options, and digital-first delivery methods. Consumers seeking to eliminate expensive monthly bills encountered both opportunities for expanded free content and new uncertainties around legacy broadcast…
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Google TVs Are Getting Some New Features Powered By AI & A YouTube Shorts Row of Content
Google TV has announced several new features designed to enhance personalization, interactivity, and content creation on compatible devices. The updates focus on artificial intelligence tools powered by Google’s Gemini models, deeper integration with Google Photos, and improved access to short-form video content. These additions aim to transform the television interface into a more dynamic and…
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24 Years Ago Today: Steve Burns Made His Final Appearance on ‘Blue’s Clues’
Twenty-four years ago today, on April 29, 2002, one of the most recognizable faces in children’s television stepped away from a role that had defined a generation of young viewers. Steve Burns made his final appearance as the host of “Blue’s Clues,” the groundbreaking Nickelodeon preschool series that had captivated audiences since its debut. In…
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Verizon’s New 4-For-$100 Switch Deal Is a Strong Reason to Ditch AT&T, T-Mobile & Other Carriers
Verizon is making a big push to win over switchers with a limited-time family offer that puts 4 lines at $25 per line on Unlimited Welcome with Auto Pay, which comes out to $100 a month before taxes and fees. Plus, the wireless giant is offering free phones and bonus devices when you make the…
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YouTube Ad Revenue Increased by 11% in Q1 2026
Alphabet, parent company of Google, shared its Q1 financial results today. In the report, the company highlighted YouTube’s success for the beginning of the year, including an 11% increase in ad revenue. YouTube’s ad sales were $9.88 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up from $8.93 billion in Q1 2025. YouTube and Google One…
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Amazon Made $181.5 Billion in Net Sales in the First Quarter of 2026
Amazon released its Q1 2026 financial results today, sharing that the company made $181.5 billion in net sales in the first three months of the year, a 17% increase. In the report ahead of today’s earnings call, the company shared some of the highlights from the period, including major AWS partnerships with companies like OpenAI,…
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This 15-Inch Laptop Drops to $284 — A Smart Graduation or Mother’s Day Gift at 19% Off
Shopping for a practical graduation gift or a useful Mother’s Day upgrade doesn’t have to mean overspending. The Acer Aspire is down to $284.98, marked down from $349.99, making it a solid, no-nonsense laptop for students heading into their next chapter, or moms who want a reliable everyday device for work, streaming, and staying connected.…
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MLB Team Says New Local TV Strategy Signals Early Success After Ditching Regional Sports Network
The Atlanta Braves’ move to bring their local broadcasts in-house is already looking like a smart one. According to a report from Front Office Sports, Braves executives say BravesVision is on pace to match, and potentially top, the club’s old regional sports network revenue model, an encouraging sign for a franchise that took a bold…
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47 Years Ago Today: The Final Episode of “Battlestar Galactica” Aired
Today marks the 47th anniversary of the final episode of the original Battlestar Galactica, which aired on ABC on April 29, 1979. The groundbreaking science fiction series, a cultural touchstone of the late 1970s, concluded its single-season run with the episode titled “The Hand of God,” leaving fans yearning for more of its epic space…