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YouTube is Testing a New AI Powered Auto Speed Feature That Changes the Speed of Your Videos Based on What You Are Watching
YouTube is testing a new experimental feature called Auto speed that automatically adjusts video playback speed in real time while users watch content on the platform. The feature aims to help viewers save time by dynamically changing the speed throughout a video without compromising overall comprehension. According to details shared in the experimental features section…
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Scripps Is Launching a New Free Sports Network & Adding Original Programs to Its OTA TV Networks, Bounce and Grit
The E.W. Scripps Company is moving into its annual upfront week with an ambitious expansion of original programming across four of its networks, signaling a strategic push to deepen viewer engagement and strengthen its pitch to advertisers. The media company, which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker SSP, announced new series for Bounce, Grit,…
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The End of Cable TV: Why Cable TV Companies Are Shutting Down Their TV Service at a Record Pace
The cable television industry is undergoing its most dramatic collapse in history, with operators large and small waving the white flag on traditional TV service and pointing their customers toward streaming platforms instead. What began as a trickle of cord-cutters a decade ago has turned into a flood — and the companies that once delivered…
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Roku is Testing Sweeping Home Screen Changes – Here is Everything We Know
Roku is in the midst of one of the most significant overhauls to its home screen in recent memory, conducting a series of beta tests throughout early 2026 that are reshaping how millions of users interact with their streaming devices in one of the biggest changes Roku has ever made. These major changes are coming…
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Roku Now Offers Free Local Sports on Roku TVs & Roku Players
Roku has introduced a significant enhancement to The Roku Channel by offering free live local sporting events, making it simpler for viewers to discover and access nearby games without any subscription costs. This development builds on the platform’s commitment to free ad-supported streaming television content and leverages location-based features to personalize recommendations. The update focuses…
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Another Streaming Service is Raising Its Price
Amazon has announced a significant update to its Prime Video ad-free subscription service, rebranding and enhancing it as Prime Video Ultra starting April 10, 2026. The change affects existing subscribers to the current Prime Video Ad Free option, transitioning them automatically to the new tier with a price adjustment and added premium features. The current…
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Weather Channel Owner Byron Allen Sets Its Sights on Buying Starz, But Faces Fierce Corporate Fight
In a bold move shaking up the media landscape, Byron Allen, the entrepreneur behind The Weather Channel and a growing empire of broadcast and streaming assets, has positioned himself as a potential acquirer of Starz, the premium cable and streaming network known for its original programming and movie offerings, according to a report from The…
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Pluto TV is Getting a New App
Paramount Global this week revealed ambitious plans to consolidate the technology behind all of its streaming apps, including Pluto TV and Paramount+. The initiative centers on integrating the codebases of Pluto TV and Paramount+ into a single, unified framework that will simplify ongoing management and accelerate innovation across the portfolio. This confirmation follows reports of…
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NBC, Peacock, & USA Sports Lock In PGA of America Events in Major Golf Rights Renewal
In a major move in the world of golf, the PGA of America extended its media relationships with NBC Sports/Peacock and Versant’s USA Sports through 2033. The extension explicitly includes the 2033 Ryder Cup at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, plus the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship, and PGA Professional Championship. Live…
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Roku Adds More Free Live Channels, Renting DVDs By Mail in 2026, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From The Past Week
The past week in the cord-cutting world has been marked by significant shifts in how viewers access entertainment, highlighting the ongoing transition from traditional and legacy systems to modern streaming solutions. Several developments underscore the evolving media landscape as of late February 2026, with expansions in free content, the persistence of niche physical media options,…
