Cord Cutting Today: Cable Channels Shut Down as Streaming Grows and Roku Expands DVR Features


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Today in Cord Cutting Today for May 1, 2026, we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Comcast & Spectrum Merging to Make a Massive Powerhouse.

You can find links to each story we talk about below this video.

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Over 10 More Cable TV Channels Are Shutting Down in May 2026 https://cordcuttersnews.com/over-10-more-cable-tv-channels-are-shutting-down-in-may-2026/

The FCC Adopts New Rules to Prevent Scam Calls https://cordcuttersnews.com/the-fcc-adopts-new-rules-to-prevent-scam-calls/

The FCC Approves Plans to Speed Up Internet From Space https://cordcuttersnews.com/the-fcc-approves-plans-to-speed-up-internet-from-space/

Netflix Launches Vertical Videos on Mobile https://cordcuttersnews.com/netflix-launches-vertical-videos-on-mobile/

Google TVs Are Getting Some New Features Powered By AI & A YouTube Shorts Row of Content https://cordcuttersnews.com/google-tvs-are-getting-some-new-features-powered-by-ai-a-youtube-shorts-row-of-content/

34 Years Ago Today: The Cosby Show Comes to an End with Its 208th Episode – A Look Back https://cordcuttersnews.com/34-years-ago-today-the-cosby-show-comes-to-an-end-with-its-208th-episode-a-look-back/

47 Years Ago Today: The Final Episode of “Battlestar Galactica” Aired https://cordcuttersnews.com/47-years-ago-today-the-final-episode-of-battlestar-galactica-aired/

YouTube Ad Revenue Increased by 11% in Q1 2026 https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-ad-revenue-increased-by-11-in-q1-2026/

Amazon Made $181.5 Billion in Net Sales in the First Quarter of 2026 https://cordcuttersnews.com/amazon-made-181-5-billion-in-net-sales-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/

Roku’s Howdy Streaming Service Reaches an Estimated 1 Million Users https://cordcuttersnews.com/rokus-howdy-streaming-service-reaches-an-estimated-1-million-users/

Roku Introduces Its First Cloud DVR Features with Addition of Peacock to Premium Subscriptions https://cordcuttersnews.com/roku-introduces-its-first-cloud-dvr-features-with-addition-of-peacock-to-premium-subscriptions/

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