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Is the Apple TV Ultra Real? Separating Fact from Speculative Leaks

An "Apple TV Ultra" rumor just hit the wires via Mshale, and before anyone reaches for their wallet, let's separate what the headline…

Apple TV Targets The Open Championship Rights to Expand Sports Portfolio

Apple TV has entered preliminary discussions with the R&A over acquiring US broadcast rights to the Open Championship, according to…

NBA Christmas 2026 Schedule Sets Up Massive Holiday Showdown with NFL

Per Cord Cutters News, the package features marquee matchups headlined by LaMelo Ball, Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James, Luka Dončić…

2025 Premier League TV Schedule: How to watch EPL games and stream for free

Arsenal's Premier League title defense kicks off August 21 against newly-promoted Coventry City — joined in the top flight by Hull City and…

NASA+ Expands Reach Through Discovery+ and HBO Max Integration

NASA+ is migrating from a standalone government property into the broader subscription-streaming ecosystem, according to the agency's…

Why Curated Streaming Guides Are Becoming Essential Industry Infrastructure

The weekend streaming slate is getting the standard guide treatment from Business Insider, which published its roundup of six new movies…

YouTube TV Expands AMC Lineup as Disney Explores Free Streaming Tier

YouTube TV is stuffing more channels into its genre packages — AMC Networks' linear feeds plus its free ad-supported streams are landing…

Ad-Supported Streaming to Dominate North American OTT Revenue by 2026

Ampere Analysis projects that ad-supported subscription tiers will surpass $45 billion in North America by year's end, capturing 54% of the…

How to Stream Every 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Game Without Cable

ET, viewers will need more than a cable subscription to follow every series — a shift that reflects the broader fragmentation of live…

ABC Brings Four Free Ad-Supported Channels to LG Smart TVs in the U.S.

, according to Cord Cutters News.

Upgrade Your Home Cinema: Top Soundbar Picks for Every Budget

Digital Trends just dropped their 2026 roundup of eight picks spanning that whole range, and a couple of details caught my eye.

How to Choose a 2026 FIFA World Cup Streaming Service Without Wasting Money

Mashable has published a U.S. streaming guide for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the evidence available here does not confirm which service…

Streaming the 2026/27 Eredivisie Season: A Cord-Cutter’s Strategy

The Eredivisie 2026/27 season kicks off soon, and Cybernews just dropped a full-season streaming guide timed for the August window.

Curating Your Hulu Watchlist: Which Shows Are Actually Worth Your Time

The New York Times published its Best Movies and Sh…

Disney and Netflix Consider Free Ad-Supported Tiers as Subscription Growth Stalls

After two consecutive years of price hikes, Disney and Netflix are both publicly floating the idea of free streaming tiers. Disney CEO Josh…

Scripps Shifts to 24/7 Local News Streaming Across Major Network Affiliates

The E.W. Scripps Company is eliminating 268 positions as part of a strategic overhaul aimed at launching continuous, 24/7 local news…

Apple TV August Lineup: Returning Hits and New Sports Specials

According to 9to5Mac, the platform is bringing back several marquee originals this month while layering in new sports inventory and a…

Streaming College Football Without Cable: A Complete Coverage Strategy

More than 1,000 college football games are set to air from August through December, leading into the bowl season and a 12-team playoff. If…

How to Navigate Streaming Service Discounts and Permanent Bundles in August 2026

As streaming platforms continue their relentless cycle of price hikes and password-sharing crackdowns, a fresh wave of promotional offers…

FCC Repeals 39% Ownership Cap on Local Television Stations

As The Guardian reports, the Federal Communications Commission voted 2–1 along party lines on Thursday to eliminate the so-called "national…

Massive Cord-Cutting Wave Sees 1.7 Million Households Abandon Live TV in 2026

7 million households cut the cord on cable or satellite in the first six months of 2026, according to Cord Cutters News' tally of publicly…

Evaluating Samsung's 2026 TV Lineup: Performance Metrics for Modern Viewers

Business Insider has published its 2026 Samsung TV recommendations, joining a cluster of hands-on reviews from across the testing press…

Accessing Local Network Channels Without a Cable Subscription

The most fundamental infrastructure of American television—the live local broadcast—has now fully unbundled. As households increasingly…

Prime Video Streaming Bundle Rumors: What Subscribers Should Actually Expect

According to an IMDb listing, Prime Video is associated with a new streaming bundle that could affect a large number of users.

How to Stream ESPN8: The Ocho 2026 Without a Cable Contract

The main options identified by The Streamable are DIRECTV and ESPN Unlimited, with DIRECTV offering a five-day free trial for new…

Netflix Explores Live TV and Bundled Packages to Combat Falling Engagement

Netflix is reportedly shopping around live linear channels and bundled streaming packages as its engagement metrics slide, per IMDb and…

Disney Considers Launching a Free Ad-Supported Streaming Tier

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro told investors on the company's Wednesday earnings call that Disney is "exploring a free product for consumers,"…

Disney+ Brings Back 4K Streaming Through Strategic Codec Update

According to FlatpanelsHD, Disney+ has begun restoring 4K streaming capabilities on select devices by switching to a different video codec…

How to Stream Every New York Giants Game of the 2026 NFL Season

2026 NFL slate hands the New York Giants a fresh start under new head coach John Harbaugh, and as Syracuse.com outlines in its season…

Why Major Streaming Services Are Pivoting to Free Ad-Supported Tiers

According to Business Insider, free ad-supported tiers are emerging as Hollywood's next major strategic play in the streaming wars — a…

How to Watch Miss Teen USA 2026: Broadcast Schedule and Streaming Options

As HOLA reports, The CW is carrying the two-hour pageant live nationwide, a notable course correction after 2025's edition streamed…

FuboTV Hits $1.48 Billion in Q3 Revenue Amid Steady Subscriber Growth

FuboTV reported $1.482 billion in global revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, according to the company's investor relations…

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs. Fire TV Cube: Which Streaming Device Wins?

The headline fight is Stick 4K Max versus Cube — Mshale recently spotlighted the matchup, and it's a question I get constantly: is the Cube…

Samsung Brings HDR10+ Advanced to 2026 TVs via Prime Video

Samsung is beginning the rollout of HDR10+ Advanced on its 2026 TVs, with Prime Video identified as the first streaming service to support…

Rep. Raskin Challenges FCC Over Early ABC License Renewals and Free Speech Concerns

According to the Democratic members of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin has urged the Federal Communications…

How to Watch Every 2026 Cleveland Browns Preseason Game Live

The Cleveland Browns' 2026 preseason slate will land across a split broadcast architecture — regional affiliates, NFL Network, and Amazon's…

Pluto TV Unveils Five New Live Channels for Free Viewers Starting August 2026

Pluto TV has expanded its free ad-supported streaming lineup with five new live channels to start August 2026, according to Cord Cutters…

How to Watch Savannah Bananas Games: 2026 Broadcast and Streaming Schedule

The Savannah Bananas are coming to your living room in a much bigger way this year, and honestly, your summer cable bill may thank you…

Sony's New Dolby Atmos System Highlights the Critical Flaw in Modern Big-Screen TVs

Business Insider's hands-on with Sony's new Dolby Atmos system — engineered specifically for big-screen TVs — is the clearest sign yet that…

Top Legal Streaming Platforms for Live Sports to Replace Unlicensed Aggregators

According to a newly published guide from dailygame.net, the long-running appetite for free, unlicensed sports feeds is finally colliding…

Major Shifts in Live TV: YouTube TV Channel Updates and Disney Cable Network Sales

Cord Cutters News dropped its August 3 roundup today, and a few items in it actually move money for anyone still paying for live TV…

How to Track 2026 Commonwealth Games Broadcasts and Streaming Options

According to Radio Times, the outlet has indexed a dedicated TV coverage and live stream guide for the 2026 Commonwealth Games…

Best Fire Stick deal: Save $18 on Amazon Fire Stick 4K Select

99 list price, according to Mashable.

Best Movies and Shows Streaming in August 2026: ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Lioness’ and More

August's streaming slate is shaping up as a cross-platform catalog event, with The New York Times' August guide placing "Ted Lasso" and…

How to watch NASCAR in 2026: Weekly listings guide

According to NASCAR.com, the official series outlet has consolidated its 2026 race-day viewing guidance into a single weekly listings guide…

The Best Video Streaming Services We've Tested for 2026

Four major streaming roundups landed within the same 48-hour window, with PCMag publishing its annual tested lineup alongside parallel…

August 2026 TV Schedule: Every Major Premiere & Finale Across Broadcast, Cable, & Streaming

The August 2026 television calendar has been consolidated into a single planning document, as EntertainmentNow publishes a comprehensive…

Marvel Cancels Wonder Man Despite Prior Season 2 Renewal

As reported by WION, the series has been axed — and here's the kicker — this comes despite an earlier Season 2 renewal announcement.

New TV series on Hulu: top picks for every viewing mood

The best new TV series on Hulu don’t arrive as one neat, manageable batch. They come at you like a menu designed by someone who knows…

August 02, 2026 · 13 min read

YouTube TV Expands Cheaper Packages With AMC Channels in New Deal

AMC Global Media confirmed during its second-quarter 2026 earnings release that its linear networks, streaming services, and FAST channels…

Minnesota Timberwolves and DAZN Agreement Shifts Local Broadcasts to Streaming

A five-year local media rights agreement between the Minnesota Timberwolves and DAZN, reported by The New York Times, removes the franchise…

Navigating the 2026 NFL Preseason Streaming Puzzle

The 2026 NFL preseason slate, as detailed by Mashable, reopens a familiar but unresolved streaming puzzle for cord-cutters: 48 exhibition…

Fourth Wing TV Adaptation: Tracking Cast News and Expected 2026 Release Window

As Yahoo opens a dedicated tracking entry on the "Fourth Wing" television adaptation, consolidating cast and release-date coverage into a…

New Weekend Streaming Guide: 6 Major OTT Releases Hit Netflix and Prime Video

As catalogued by Times Now, the final Friday of July 2026 brings a coordinated six-title drop across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV…

How Smart TVs Turned Your Living Room into a Monetized Billboard

According to Pocket-lint, the smart television sitting in your living room has quietly turned into one of the most strategically valuable…

ATSC 3.0 antenna models: a comparative test for NextGen TV

An "ATSC 3.0 antenna" can carry a price premium over an identical-looking unit sitting beside it on the shelf. In most cases, that extra…

July 31, 2026 · 14 min read

Streaming Dutton Ranch: How to Watch the New Yellowstone Sequel

Per Epicstream's streaming guide, Dutton Ranch centers on the franchise's most bankable characters relocating to South Texas to build a new…

Complete 2026 TV Premiere Schedule for Broadcast, Cable, and Streaming Services

Deadline has refreshed its annual 2026 premiere dates roster, the trade publication's running catalog of new and returning series across…

Disney Bundle July 2026: A Deep Dive Into New Streaming Releases

Plus confirmed a mid-summer catalog surge across its three-platform bundle in July, stacking Marvel animation, legacy franchise extensions…

Apple Prepares AI-Powered Smart Home Hub and Updated Apple TV 4K

— and if you're eyeing a new Apple TV 4K, you might want to wait. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, as reported by TechRepublic, Apple…

TV Shows & Movies: what to check before you decide

I'm going to save you an hour of scrolling. The 2026 British TV slate is unusually dense — Guy Ritchie dropping a full second season in one…

July 30, 2026 · 9 min read

Peacock Hits Profitability Milestone Driven by Sports and Reality TV

Peacock delivered its first quarterly profit in Q2 2026, according to Forbes, posting $189 million in adjusted earnings on $1.9 billion in…

Netflix Becomes the Primary Viewing Choice for UK Households, Ofcom Reports

Netflix just knocked the BBC off its perch — 26% of UK viewers now hit play on Netflix first when they decide what to watch, edging out the…

August 2026 Streaming Preview: New Premieres and Returning Hits

According to TVGuide.com's newly published August 2026 viewing calendar, the major SVOD libraries are converging on a stacked month of…

Nielsen May 2026 Gauge Report Shows Streaming Climbing Toward Majority Share

Nielsen's latest Gauge reports show streaming usage climbing to 48.6% of total TV watch-time in May 2026, a one-point jump that signals the…

Navigating the Daily Streaming Maze: How Aggregator Guides Simplify Your Watchlist

Radio Times' recurring "what's new today" brief has become the de facto orientation tool for multi-subscription households trying to keep…

Cable TV alternatives for sports, local channels, and budget

Cable TV alternatives were supposed to be the clean break: fewer fees, no installation appointment that eats a Tuesday afternoon, and a…

July 30, 2026 · 16 min read

YES and MSG Networks Abandon Gotham App for DAZN Exclusivity

According to CNBC, YES Network and MSG Networks are exiting the Gotham app, with DAZN taking over as their exclusive streaming provider.

Shark Week 2026 Streaming Guide: Full Schedule and Where to Watch Live

Discovery Channel's Shark Week returns for its 38th edition beginning Sunday, July 26, with its most sweeping schedule to date, according…

NBCUniversal and YouTube Join Forces to Bundle Peacock with Premium Subscriptions

, with a launch window set for early 2027, according to The Daily Record.

Your Essential Summer 2026 TV and Streaming Watchlist

TV Guide has consolidated its 2026 summer programming outlook into a single, continuously updated landing page, giving subscribers a…

How Smart TV Interfaces Are Shaping What You Watch Next

According to Señal News, citing Hub Entertainment Research’s 2026 Evolution of the TV Set study, the smart TV operating system is becoming…

Android TV streaming device picks for every home theater setup

Shopping for an Android TV streaming device in 2026 is less confusing than it looks, which is not the same thing as saying it’s simple. The…

July 29, 2026 · 13 min read

Navigating Streaming Fragmentation: How to Track Anime, Movies, and Prestige TV

According to Geek Vibes Nation, a consolidated cord-cutting guide for 2026 is now cataloging where anime, prestige television, and film…

New TV series drama: our 50-hour screening test and findings

The July-to-September drama slate is being shaped less by a single breakout format than by a distribution split: Netflix is concentrating…

July 27, 2026 · 13 min read

How to Choose the Right Live TV Streaming Service for Your Home

According to CNET’s 2026 comparison of live TV streaming services, the cable-replacement market is no longer defined by a single low-cost…

ATSC 3.0 TV models: which NextGen sets fit your viewing needs?

An ATSC 3.0 TV can cost hundreds more than a comparable set without the tuner, and that price gap buys you potential, not a guaranteed 4K…

July 26, 2026 · 13 min read

Microsoft Experiments With Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming for Insiders

According to Digital Foundry, Microsoft is trialing free, ad-supported Xbox game streaming in one-hour increments for a select group of…

Android TV box streaming: top hardware for 4K and gaming

Picking an Android TV box used to be easy. You wanted Netflix, you wanted YouTube, you wanted something that wouldn't choke on the home…

July 25, 2026 · 12 min read

Amazon Prime Video’s Lighthouse Update Prioritizes AI Over User Experience

Amazon Prime Video is preparing a significant interface overhaul — though the substance may prove less transformative than the branding…

New TV series with aliens: what our screening test revealed

The current wave of new TV series with aliens is not built around one shared premise or one dominant platform strategy. It is split into…

July 24, 2026 · 11 min read

How to Access 4K Streaming on Max: A Premium Tier Breakdown

According to IGN’s HBO Max 4K guide, UHD is still locked behind the service’s Premium tier at $22.99 per month or $229.99 per year. That is…

TV Antenna Reception: Which Signal Booster Fits Your Setup?

A 4-way splitter can take roughly 8 dB out of your antenna signal before the cable even reaches a television. An 8-way splitter costs 14 to…

July 23, 2026 · 13 min read

The Evolution of OTT Streaming: Revenue Models and Market Trends

According to Sci-Tech Today’s 2026 OTT statistics roundup, streaming remains defined less by a single delivery model than by the viewer’s…

Media streaming device picks for Plex, budget, and 4K HDR

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro launched in 2019. Seven years later, in the thick of 2026, it's still the Plex box everyone's trying to beat. That…

July 22, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Watch Every 2026 Formula 1 Race Live and Free Online

According to Gizmodo's latest streaming guide, the 2026 Formula 1 season is fully available to watch live and free of charge via RTBF…

Amazon new TV series: what our 30-day viewing test revealed

Amazon Prime Video’s 2026 originals have not been built around one release pattern or one audience. The platform has put expensive…

July 21, 2026 · 13 min read

Top Streaming Platforms for Children and Family Entertainment

Based on CNET's latest assessment of the streaming landscape, the hierarchy of kids' content libraries is solidifying, with Disney Plus…

Best streaming device for TV: top hardware for every task

The best streaming device for TV is not the one with the longest feature list. It is the one that removes the bottleneck you already have…

July 20, 2026 · 17 min read

Streaming Wars 2026: Why Netflix Is Pivoting Toward Live TV and Bundling

Netflix's grip on the American living room is loosening. According to Nielsen data cited by the Wall Street Journal, the streamer's US…

Top new TV series: the best picks for every genre

Summer 2026 is the kind of window where my watchlist becomes a casualty zone. Every platform I open is brimming with a new premiere, a…

July 18, 2026 · 11 min read

OAN Pivots to Direct-to-Consumer Streaming at $4.99 Monthly After DirecTV Exit

99 per month with no cap on simultaneous devices, as first reported by Tech Times.

Best cable TV alternatives: our methodology and test findings

The best cable TV alternatives are no longer defined by whether they can reproduce a conventional channel grid. Most can. The practical…

July 17, 2026 · 13 min read

How Live Sports and Studio Mergers Are Reshaping Streaming Services

English-language home of Germany's Bundesliga, as reported by Devdiscourse.

How to Choose a Reliable VPN for Uninterrupted Streaming

According to Gizmodo’s 2026 streaming VPN roundup, the gap between a usable service and a cheap IP-switcher is still brutal: a proxy error…

Streaming device for TV: the best picks by key criteria

The streaming-device market has settled into a more consequential division than the familiar “cheap stick versus premium box” framing…

July 16, 2026 · 15 min read

Walmart's FHD Google TV Stick Returns to Website Amid Skyworth Manufacturing Shift

Walmart's budget FHD Google TV streaming stick has resurfaced on the retailer's online store after a brief disappearance, still listed at…

Why Households Are Switching to 5G Home Internet Services

$82 a month. That's what the average household spends on subscription TV services, holding steady from 2023 through 2024, per Hub…

New TV series streaming: our test of platform video bitrates

Amazon’s April 10, 2026 restructuring of Prime Video did not merely add another billing line to the streaming stack. It changed what…

July 15, 2026 · 16 min read

Watch NFL Games: Discover Channels and Streaming Options

CableTV.com has published a comprehensive distribution map for the 2026 NFL season, cataloging every channel and streaming service carrying…

The Disney+ Premium subscription - The Walt Disney Company bets on ad-free streaming and 4K

Disney has stacked a second, premium-priced column on top of its ad-supported streamer, betting that households will pay nearly twice as…

The best free TV streaming services of 2026 for news, movies, TV shows and more

$0 is the number that matters in streaming right now. Yahoo Tech has refreshed its 2026 guide to free TV streaming services, and the timing…

ATSC 3.0 tuner solutions for Plex, DVR, and PC setups

So you've heard about NextGen TV — the 4K, HDR, better-reception broadcast future that's been "almost here" for about half a decade — and…

July 13, 2026 · 12 min read

The 2 Best Wireless HDMI Video Transmitters of 2026 | Reviews by Wirecutter

Wireless HDMI transmitters run $100–$200, and most of them will stutter or freeze on you before the opening credits. Wirecutter just…

The most popular smart TVs for streaming, gaming and live sports

One smart-TV buying trap keeps getting worse: people shop the panel, then live with the platform. USA Today has surfaced the current…

Portable streaming devices: are they worth the money?

So your smart TV is technically smart. The interface loads, the apps exist, the remote clicks when you press it. So why do millions of…

July 12, 2026 · 12 min read

We test Samsung TVs every year, and these are the best models to buy in 2026

Business Insider has rolled out its 2026 Samsung TV buying guide, the latest installment of an annual testing regimen the outlet uses to…

Prime Video Officially Says Goodbye to Current Ad-Free Streaming Tier in Major Shakeup

Amazon’s Prime Video is reportedly retiring its current ad-free model and replacing it with a new “Prime Video Ultra” tier, according to…

Ad-Free Streaming App Archives

The economics of streaming are tipping decisively toward advertising, and the latest usage data from the Video Advertising Bureau makes…

New TV Series of 2026: Four Major Releases Rated

Four shows are doing most of the heavy lifting in the new tv series 2026 conversation: Netflix’s final run of Stranger Things, Max’s A…

July 11, 2026 · 15 min read

Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels

7.8 percent. That's Netflix's share of total U.S. TV viewing in April, according to Nielsen — and it's slipping. Small wonder the company…

Disney is exploring adding a free tier to Disney+ as YouTube draws TV viewers

Disney is weighing whether to bolt an ad-supported, no-cost entry point onto Disney+, according to Business Insider. The move would mark a…

Ad-Supported Streaming App Archives

Streaming viewers are pivoting decisively to ad-supported tiers, pushing overall streaming app usage up 7% in the final 90 days of 2025…

Best streaming services in Australia (July 2026): Editor's Picks

For Australian families navigating the school holiday travel season, a key operational question emerges: which streaming platform reliably…

ATSC 3.0 Tuners: The Best NextGen TV Boxes for Any Budget

The promise of free 4K television beamed through the air sounds almost too good to be true — and for most people, it still is. ATSC 3.0…

July 09, 2026 · 10 min read

Netflix Inc. focuses on streaming growth and content strategy

Netflix is back in focus this week as analysts weigh how the streamer plans to defend subscriber scale while continuing to pour money into…

Ready to leave Netflix? Here are 6 streaming services you should use instead

Android Authority has put fresh attention on a familiar cord-cutting question: whether Netflix is still the default subscription, or simply…

How To Watch TV Without Cable In 2026: Geek's Guide

The streaming landscape in 2026 no longer rewards subscription stacking — it rewards knowing which platform owns the title you actually…

Google TV streaming device: which model should you buy?

Google's 2024 hardware pivot left buyers staring at a real price gap. The new Google TV Streamer landed at $99. The outgoing Chromecast…

July 07, 2026 · 11 min read

VAB: Streaming App Use Increased 7% in Q4 2025, Led by Ad-Supported Tiers

Streaming app usage rose 7% in the final 90 days of 2025 versus the same period a year earlier, according to Video Advertising Bureau data…

Fubo Raises Subscription Prices

Fubo just raised subscription prices. If you're a sports-first cord-cutter, the math just got uglier.

Max Streaming Plan from Warner Bros. Discovery - ad-free tier targets US cord cutters

Warner Bros. Discovery has positioned an ad-free Max streaming tier directly at the US cord-cutting market, a move that reframes the…

Goodbye DStv — 10 streaming services for the price of DStv Premium

A MyBroadband analysis puts a sharp number on the cord-cutting equation in South Africa: the monthly cost of a DStv Premium subscription…

The best streaming services in 2026 to subscribe to right now

$18.49. That's what HBO Max now charges for its ad-free tier. You're paying cable-package money for a single app, and if you're stacking…

Match new tv series releases to your streaming budget

The average household now drops $50 to $100+ a month on streaming. That's not a typo. Five services, each billing $15 to $22, all running…

July 06, 2026 · 9 min read

Netflix Kids & Family Hub from Netflix Inc. - curated streaming for younger viewers

$25 million. That's what Roku just agreed to spend building better child-protection tools after Florida came after them over kids' data…

How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in 4K Ultra HD

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is delivering its full 104-match slate in 4K Ultra HD to US viewers, but the path to that resolution runs through a…

Best Streaming Deals and Bundles (2026)

The second half of 2026 is opening with a cluster of streaming-bundle and device recommendations from major outlets, and the timing is not…

USA: Sports Streaming Reaches Tipping Point as Fragmentation Drives Demand for Bundled Services - Señal News

Sports streaming in the U.S. appears to have crossed from growth story into usability problem. Señal News, citing Bango’s latest…

Top Streaming Hits of June 2026: JustWatch Data Analysis

Apple TV's half-hour comedy Widow's Bay finished June as the most-tracked episodic title on JustWatch's U.S. chart, while Amazon MGM…

Comcast Announces Split Into Two Separate Entities

Comcast confirmed it will formally separate its cable infrastructure operations from its media holdings, spinning NBCUniversal and Sky into…

I've subscribed to Netflix and Peacock for years - but only one service is worth resubscribing to

A new ZDNET comparison has put Netflix and Peacock back into the familiar subscription-slot fight: which service deserves to stay after…

Cost-Free Entertainment Platforms Propel Growth in the Ad-Supported Streaming TV Sector

The FAST market just blew past $12.28 billion in 2025 on its way to a projected $14.88 billion in 2026 — a 21.2% compound annual growth…

The Netflix Basic with ads plan - streaming for under $7 in the US

Netflix’s ad-supported entry plan is again being positioned as the low-cost door into the service in the US, with AD HOC NEWS reporting a…

The 5 Best TVs For Watching Movies of 2026

Testing season is in full swing, and with it comes a fresh round of head-to-head display rankings from outlets like RTINGS.com and PCMag…

ITV Selects MainStreaming To Support ITVX Delivery Strategy - UK Broadcast News | 30/06/2026

ITV has named MainStreaming as a delivery partner for its streaming platform ITVX, with the arrangement covering content distribution…

Ads on Disney+, Netflix, & More Are About to Get Quieter After a New California Law Takes Effect This Week

California's streaming ad loudness law takes effect July 1, forcing ad-supported tiers on Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video to…

Roku Adds 7 New Live Channels to Roku TVs & Roku Players

Roku just dumped seven new live channels into The Roku Channel, and if you're still counting pennies after cutting the cord, this is a…

Instagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app

Here's one more app gunning for your living room eyeballs. According to a TechCrunch report, Instagram is expanding its TV app to support…

‘Toy Story 5’ Streaming: Disney Unlikely To Change PVOD Strategy Despite Big Opening

Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” has opened at a scale that would normally invite questions about whether Disney might hold the film back from…

Best streaming sticks and devices of 2026, tested by editors

CNN has refreshed its editor-tested guide to the best streaming sticks and devices of 2026, with Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K positioned as…

Select a streaming player with Ethernet for 4K HDR

The streaming device market has spent years selling convenience as progress: smaller sticks, cleaner TV backs, fewer cables, faster setup…

June 29, 2026 · 16 min read

Downgrade to Hulu with Ads to Save $10 a Month

I still remember the small moment of shock when I opened my Hulu settings, looked at my monthly charge, and realized I'd been paying $18.99…

June 28, 2026 · 12 min read

Select the best satellite TV provider for rural sports

A rural sports fan can pay north of $100 a month for satellite TV and still miss the game that actually matters. Not because the dish…

June 25, 2026 · 17 min read

Test video bitrate on Netflix and Max cheap tiers

Netflix’s cheap tier tops out at 1080p. Max’s cheaper ad-supported tier also tops out at 1080p. That one line already kills a lot of…

June 24, 2026 · 13 min read

Find the best free tracker for upcoming TV series releases

You have three streaming subscriptions, a Letterboxd account, and a vague recollection that Severance returns sometime in spring. Welcome…

June 24, 2026 · 9 min read