Category: News
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Get Up To $20 Cash Back on YouTube TV From Chase & Discover, But There’s a Catch
Cord-cutters looking to save some money on their YouTube TV subscriptions might be in luck, as Chase and Discover are offering cash back deals on the popular streaming service. However, there’s a catch: these offers aren’t available to everyone, and there’s no way to know if you qualify except to check your credit card accounts.…
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Roku Wants to Help You Cut the Cord on Cable TV in 2025 With a $29 Roku Stick 4K
Roku is kicking off the new year with a renewed focus on helping consumers ditch their expensive cable subscriptions. The streaming giant today announced two new devices aimed at making cord-cutting more accessible and enjoyable than ever: a revamped Roku Streaming Stick 4K for just $29 and a feature-packed Roku Ultra priced at $79. Roku…
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CNBC Announces Its New $14.99 a Month Streaming Service But With a Catch
CNBC is set to join the streaming wars with the launch of CNBC+, a new stand-alone streaming service slated to debut in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report by Variety. Cord Cutters News first reported that the price would be $14.99 a month as CNBC quietly launched its new streaming service. Now…
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Here Is Everything Coming To MAX In January 2025
It’s 2025 and MAX is set for an elite new year. Here is all the new content coming to the service as we turn the clock to 2025 for a year of MAX content. January 1st January 2nd January 3rd January 4th January 5th January 6th January 7th January 8th January 9th January 10th January…
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40 Years Ago Today VH-1 Launches, Bringing Adult Contemporary Music Videos to the Masses
A new player has entered the burgeoning music television scene 40 years ago today. VH-1, a sister channel to the youth-oriented MTV, premiered today, promising a more mature and sophisticated approach to music video programming. The channel kicked off its inaugural broadcast with a poignant tribute to the late soul legend Marvin Gaye, airing his…
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Why Do Streaming Services Cost So Much in 2025? TV Shows Now Cost as Much as $58 Million Per Episode to Make
Television has evolved into a high-stakes game, with streaming platforms and networks vying for viewers’ attention with increasingly lavish productions. But creating captivating worlds and epic stories comes at a cost, and some shows have shattered records with their astronomical budgets. This high cost of content is driving up the cost of streaming as services…
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How to Watch 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Games Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on January 1
The New Year has arrived and on the gridiron, six teams look to seal their fate as the 2025 College Football Playoffs Quarterfinals continue. The Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl will feature some of the nation’s best remaining teams as they forge their path to glory in a must-watch tripleheader. Cord cutters can…
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Another Cable TV Company Suffers a Blackout of Local Sports
The new year has brought a frustrating surprise for Optimum cable subscribers: a blackout of MSG Networks, leaving many sports fans unable to watch their beloved local teams. The carriage dispute between Optimum and MSG Networks, which carries the New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and Buffalo Sabres, reached an impasse after their agreement expired…
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Will Fubo Ever Get Back All of Its Lost Channels Including HGTV, CNN, TNT, & More?
Fubo subscribers are starting the new year with a significantly slimmer channel lineup. Following a tumultuous 2024 that saw major channel removals, the sports-centric streaming service is facing an uncertain future as it grapples with the loss of key programming and rising content costs. The most significant blow came in late 2024 when Warner Bros.…
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Cut the Cord in 2025: Top 10 Reasons to Ditch Cable TV
As we head into 2025, the reasons to finally cut the cord and ditch traditional cable TV are more compelling than ever. The rise of streaming services, coupled with rising cable costs and limited flexibility, has made cord-cutting a mainstream choice for millions. If you’re still tethered to a cable box, here are the top…