Category: News
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Roku Rolls Out New Features That Roku TV & Player Owners Will Love & Announces New Roku TV Ads
Roku today announced it has taken a major step forward in transforming its signature screensaver into a fully immersive digital experience with the latest update that brings Roku City vividly to life. This beloved animated metropolis, which has captivated users since its debut years ago, now features enhanced interactivity, richer visuals, and new ways for…
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A Judge Refuses To Block Paramount’s Bid to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
A federal court has removed a significant obstacle for one of the largest proposed deals in the media sector. On July 16, 2026, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín denied a request for a preliminary injunction in a consumer lawsuit that sought to halt the $110 billion merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, according…
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FCC Prepares Significant Rulings Against Disney’s The View and Broadcast ABC Licenses
The Federal Communications Commission is advancing toward formal decisions in two distinct regulatory matters involving Walt Disney Company that could influence the operations of its ABC television network and affiliated stations. These developments are expected to unfold in the coming weeks, with potential resolutions arriving before the Labor Day holiday in September, according to Bloomberg.…
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Milestone in Television: 41 Years Ago, the 1985 MLB All-Star Game Ushered in A New Level of Audio on TV
On this day 41 years ago, July 16, 1985, a landmark moment unfolded in the world of television technology. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, broadcast live by NBC from the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota, became the first program aired in stereo sound by a major American television network. Fans tuning in…
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Netflix Saw $12.6 Billion in Revenue in Q2 2026
Netflix released its Q2 2026 financial report today and has reported $12.6 billion in revenue for the quarter, a 13% increase year over year, meeting the company’s expectations. The growth was attributed to membership growth, pricing, and increased ad revenue. The company says that it’s on track to see similar growth in Q3 and plans…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Mass Layoffs, 10 Cable TV Networks Shutting Down, and Bankruptcy If Its Merger With Paramount Fails
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), one of the world’s largest media conglomerates encompassing HBO, HBO Max, CNN, Warner Bros. studios, and a vast portfolio of cable networks, stands at a critical crossroads. Its proposed $110+ billion acquisition by Paramount Skydance, announced in February 2026, has cleared key federal hurdles like U.S. Department of Justice antitrust approval…
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YouTube Faces a Lawsuit Over Embedded Ads on Premium
The benefit of paying for YouTube Premium is watching videos without ad breaks. However, some users are pushing back on the ad-free claim, with a class action complaint filed July 14. William Flemming and Devin Rose filed the claim against Google and YouTube. “YouTube Premium is a paid monthly subscription service with a simple value…
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The FCC Chairman is Looking to Review How The FCC Offers Free Internet to Low-Income Households, Schools, & More
The Federal Communications Commission is advancing a major initiative to overhaul the management and oversight of the Universal Service Fund, a key program supporting affordable telecommunications access across the United States. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has circulated a proposal that, if approved by the full Commission during a vote scheduled for August 6, would launch…
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DIRECTV Has a New Genre Pack Bundle to Save You Money on Streaming News & Entertainment
DIRECTV has a new offer to make two of its Genre Packs more affordable. You can now bundle two of the packs for a discounted price. Today, DIRECTV announced the new MyEntertainment and MyNews streaming duo offer. The offer combines MyEntertainment’s lineup of top entertainment channels and the MyNews pack for local and national news.…
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Disney+ Recently Added Three New 24/7 Live Channels
The Walt Disney Company recently added three new specialized streaming channels now streaming on Disney+. These channels—Pixar, Throwbacks, and Disney Princess—will operate as always-on destinations, offering curated marathons and thematic programming that highlight distinct segments of Disney’s expansive catalog. The first channel, Pixar, will serve as a comprehensive hub for the acclaimed animation studio’s body…