Category: News
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Starship Troopers is Getting a Reboot, Based on the 1959 Sci-Fi Novel
The beloved cult classic Starship Troopers is gearing up for a return to the big screen, with District 9 director Neill Blomkamp set to write and direct a new adaptation of the sci-fi franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony’s Columbia Pictures has tapped Blomkamp for the project, with his wife and frequent collaborator, Terri…
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Democrat FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks Announces Resignation, Set to Depart This Spring
Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks announced on today, his intention to resign from his post this spring, marking the end of a impactful tenure at the FCC. In a statement released today, Starks revealed he had sent a letter to President Trump and Senate Majority Leader, signaling his departure after years of service dedicated to…
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Americans Are Watching Less Traditional TV Like Cable TV Networks & Streaming Services & Spending More Time Watching YouTube
As winter waned into February 2025, Americans followed a familiar seasonal pattern, spending less time glued to their televisions compared to January’s peak viewing period. Yet, amid this predictable dip, streaming services emerged as the standout winner, shrugging off the downturn to claim a record-breaking 43.5% share of total TV viewership—the largest slice of the…
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Peacock Launches In-Market Streaming of NBC Sports Regional Networks, Bringing Live MLB, NBA, and NHL Games to Subscribers
Peacock took a major leap forward in its sports streaming offerings on March 18, 2025, launching in-market add-on subscriptions for NBC Sports Regional Networks. The move grants Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers direct access to live MLB, NBA, and NHL games, alongside comprehensive local sports coverage, through four regional networks: NBC Sports Bay Area,…
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Remembering PlayStation Vue: 10 Years Ago Today It Launched Starting the Live TV Streaming Wars
A decade ago today, on March 18, 2015, Sony Interactive Entertainment took a bold step into the burgeoning market of live TV streaming with the launch of PlayStation Vue, a service that aimed to redefine how consumers watched television. This anniversary marks a moment to reflect on the rise and eventual fall of a service…
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Disney+ Adds a 24/7 Streaming Channel for The Simpsons
Disney+ has given fans of The Simpsons a new way to watch the long-running series. Starting today, Disney+ will have a 24/7 The Simpsons channel featuring 767 episodes across seasons 1-35. The episodes will stream in chronological order at launch. The new 24/7 channel is available only with Disney+ Premium, the ad-free plan. “From day…
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Super Bowl Streaming Surge: Tubi Scores Big, But The Roku Channel Retains Crown As Largest Free Streaming Service
Super Bowl Sunday, a perennial titan of television viewership, once again shattered records, with over 110 billion viewing minutes logged across the day. This year’s event, featuring Super Bowl LIX, saw a record-breaking 127.7 million viewers tuning into FOX’s broadcast, including a significant simulcast on Tubi, FOX’s free streaming service. While Tubi experienced a massive…
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Google Nest WiFi Pro 6E System Mesh Router Price Drops to $319.99
In a welcome move for consumers seeking to upgrade their home networking, the Google Nest WiFi Pro 6E mesh router system is now available at a significantly reduced price. The 3-pack, designed to provide seamless, whole-home Wi-Fi 6E coverage, can now be obtained for just $319.99 down from $399.99, marking a substantial saving for those…
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The Roku Channel Adds 5 New Free New Live Channels Including
The Roku Channel, the free, ad-supported streaming service from Roku, Inc., has expanded its offerings with the addition of five new channels, announced on March 18, 2025. This latest move enhances the platform’s already robust catalog of over 500 live linear channels, catering to a wide range of viewers from sports enthusiasts to game show…
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March Madness 2025: Hulu + Live TV Offers Both Men’s & Women’s Tournaments
March Madness has arrived, and over the next few weeks, the best college basketball teams in the country will compete to raise a national title. Hulu + Live TV has you covered for both March Madness 2025 tournaments. The platform offers CBS, truTV, and TNT for the men’s bracket and all of the ESPN family…