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Indian TV market braces for sales dip as production costs surge
Rising RAM prices, higher plastic and ocean‑freight costs linked to the West Asia crisis, and a weakening rupee have pushed entry‑level 32‑inch TV prices up about 20% to $133, up from $108 six months ago. Counterpoint Research expects shipments to fall 5‑6% as consumers down‑trade to smaller screens.
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By the numbers: K-Love seeks FCC approval to acquire radio station WFCC
Roku has launched a two‑pack of official infrared remotes for Roku TVs priced at $12.99 on Amazon, delivering a per‑unit cost of roughly $6.50. The bundle targets users who need a low‑cost replacement, but the remotes work only with Roku TV sets and lack voice‑control features, requiring a direct line of sight. By undercutting premium accessories that sell for $20‑$30, Roku offers a budget‑friendly alternative for households with multiple TVs or frequent lost remotes. The deal is limited to a today’s‑deals promotion, so availability may be short‑lived.
YouTube TV has broadened its device ecosystem, now supporting hundreds of smart TVs and streaming players across major brands. The rollout includes Android TV, Google TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Hisense, Sharp, Sony, as well as Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV,...
The post argues that X's algorithm prioritizes sensational, unverified claims, turning them into viral content. It cites a recent example where a false Epstein allegation amassed millions of views before deletion. The author highlights how creators with large followings profit...
Awful Announcing released a comprehensive TV and streaming guide for March 22, 2026, covering dozens of live sports across leagues such as the Bundesliga, MLS, NBA, NHL, and the Miami Open tennis tournament. The schedule highlights the Miami Open third‑round matches on...
Michigan State will meet Louisville in the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament on March 21. While the matchup is confirmed, the exact kickoff time and television network have not been disclosed in the available sources. The game will be part of...
Newcastle United will face Sunderland in the Tyne Wear derby on March 22, 2026 at St James’ Park. The Magpies arrive after a 7‑2 Champions League defeat to Barcelona and mixed league results, while Sunderland have struggled to score away,...
Celtic travel to Tannadice Stadium to face Dundee United on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with the game broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Fans can also stream the match via Sky Go and the Sky Sports app...
Indian reality series "The 50" is set to conclude tonight with its grand finale streaming on Jio Hotstar at 9 pm and airing on Colors TV at 10:30 pm. The top‑five contestants include Rajat Dalal, Immortal Kaka, Mr. Faisu, Shiv Thakare and Krishna...
Macro: SMBs shift to AI search; Key: GOOGL's AI Overviews gain share vs META; Risk: budget reallocation dilutes social reach; Insight: Overweight GOOGL on ad-share gains. 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
College athletic departments are transforming into full‑scale media enterprises, investing heavily in studios, podcasts, and digital studios to produce 24/7 content. Clemson’s 12,000‑square‑foot CAB facility operates as a profit‑center under Clemson Ventures, generating millions through licensing and branded partnerships. LSU’s...
How much does a songwriter like me get paid for a stream? Well it depends. Varies month to month and service to service. But the short story is... Each month you take 15.35% of the streaming service adjusted gross...
Okay Threads - I need your content creation help. Tell me your favorite tools for clipping videos (from Podcasts, etc).
In an interview, Ukrainian producer Andrii Kovalenko describes a growing social divide between front‑line soldiers and civilians amid Russia’s war. He notes that troops maintain higher morale because they view the fight as existential, while many civilians try to preserve normal...
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The original 1964‑66 sitcom "The Munsters" aired two seasons and produced 72 episodes. A 1988 revival titled "The Munsters Today" ran three seasons, delivering 73 episodes—one more than the classic series. The reboot recast all principal roles and introduced a...
Andrew Wheeler released "LLMs for Mortals," a book drafted in just two months with roughly $5 in Anthropic API fees. About half of the manuscript was generated by Sonnet 4.1 and then lightly copy‑edited for 20‑30 hours per chapter. The...
TikTok removed 20 accounts after a BBC investigation uncovered AI‑generated black female avatars used to funnel users to paid sexual‑content sites. The avatars, often hyper‑sexualised and mislabeled, exploit racial stereotypes and were found on both TikTok and Instagram. One high‑profile...
There's all kinds of editors, publishers, and authors. I've never had an editor demand changes that interfered with my artistic vision at all on small presses or big 5 ones. Though, I've also never been paid a gigantic advance where...
-Premium large format movie screens -COSM -Sphere Unclear how many of these things there’s a market for but the trend is screens/experiences you can’t get at home.
Taylor Sheridan’s series *The Madison* continues its contentious portrayal of New York City in episode 4, depicting the metropolis as a crime‑ridden environment where simple activities like walking or cycling are deemed unsafe. The episode juxtaposes a heartfelt exploration of grief...
SNL UK doing a surprisingly good job with takedowns of clips, controlling the flow outside the UK… though maybe their viewers aren’t used to posting the same way America does.
Google is getting aggressive on headline rewrites and they seem to ratchet up the clickbait. Look at the change in headline from @verge "I used the ‘cheat on everything’ AI tool and it didn’t help me cheat on anything to "Cheat on...
The Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Blu‑ray arrives as a 50‑GB, 3‑hour‑26‑minute disc that restores the series’ vivid animation without streaming compression. The eight‑episode Netflix sequel reunites the original live‑action cast, delivering a time‑travel twist that expands the cult classic’s narrative. Bonus features include...
Do better @Variety You can tell the @PenskeMedia properties because they are ultra woke to the point of parody at this point
The author reflects on insights from his AI assistant, Tubey, which identified that he gives better advice than he takes. He outlines three personal gaps: over‑extending across too many content platforms, insufficient delegation and excessive review, and a brand promise...
In this chaotic, free‑form episode titled "BAM SubstackaPalooza," host Cliff and guests—including podiatric surgeon Dr. Eric Lulove—debate the broken U.S. healthcare system and the case for universal coverage. Dr. Lulove shares his background as a foot and ankle surgeon and...
In this episode, host Lawrence and guest Olga, a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, discuss the pervasive influence of Russian disinformation on U.S. politics, highlighting its evolution from early experiments in Ukraine to recent amplification of...
Several state broadband associations -- plus @NEWSMAX -- today asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to block @NXSTMediaGroup-@TEGNA merger, which closed on March 19, 2026, the same day the $6.2 billion deal was approved by the...
George Clooney personally encouraged John Stamos to audition for NBC's medical drama "ER," leading the actor to join the series as Dr. Tony Gates in its twelfth season. Stamos, initially unfamiliar with the show, later praised its impact and expressed...
Two thoughts on reporting from @theinformation that early ChatGPT ad campaigns lacked performance data: - this is to be expected. Any early offering will feature limited functionality. Early adopters should be prepared to fill measurement gaps themselves. - Measuring and credibly asserting...
Contra my expectations, AI might just make social media better. There's obviously lots of slop, and I worry about disinfo and targeted persuasion. And every day I see Grok used for fact checking here on twitter, and it's almost always...
Reddit’s CEO Steve Huffman announced the platform is testing multiple user‑verification methods to curb a growing bot problem. The company is weighing lightweight biometric options such as Face ID or Touch ID alongside more intrusive ID‑checking services and decentralized third‑party...
I’m not trying to stop anyone’s bag if they’re getting it ethically. But also… creators… you have no reason to pay that much for coaching if you are just starting out. That rate is for seasoned creators already pulling in...
Australian Survivor: Redemption reaches the halfway point as the Barren and Bounty tribes merge into a single tribe of 13 contestants. A split‑vote deadlock between Faith and Sally led to a revote that blindsided Faith, reshaping the alliance landscape. Despite...
On Saturday 21 March 2026, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup final became the top‑rated program in Australia’s TV ratings. The match attracted approximately 10 million viewers across broadcast and BVOD platforms, outpacing all other shows in the Overnight Top 30 and Consolidated 7...
The latest episode of Channel 9’s travel series Postcards blends comedy, coastal scenery and regional culture, spotlighting the 40th anniversary of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival alongside sun‑kissed Gold Coast locales. Host Shane Delia journeys the Surf Coast, while Kris Smith...
The upcoming 60 Minutes episode spotlights growing alarm over "digital dementia," a term coined for cognitive decline linked to excessive screen time. Researchers cite brain scans showing teenage brain shrinkage comparable to early‑stage Alzheimer’s, suggesting that prolonged device use may...
The Guardian has launched Off Duty: The Crime, a new investigative podcast series that delves into violent incidents involving law‑enforcement personnel. Episode one recounts the December 2011 shooting of Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis, who was working as a security...
When Fox launched in October 1986 it entered a market dominated by CBS, NBC and ABC, relying on just six UHF affiliate stations that covered only a fraction of the country. Early programming such as *Married… with Children*, *The Simpsons*...
It’s insane. Based on what I see for 🌶️ AI content creators, I’d say the followers are at least 50% real which is good enough. For something that’s probably low effort/tokens + digital product.
Not surprising to see HuffPost come out against broadcasters choosing to air patriotic, pro-America programming. https://t.co/TNxa114Kv7
Paramount+’s espionage thriller *Special Ops: Lioness* will leave Netflix in Canada, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico in mid‑April 2026 after a one‑year licensing window. The series logged over 100 million hours watched in 2025, roughly 18.3 million views, underscoring strong international...
"WHAT were they thinking??" @marymacTV concludes that ABC thought Taylor Frankie Paul would amp up 'Bachelorette' ratings. But it was playing with fire. @latimesent https://t.co/82uO036If3
Reality TV “stars” aren’t getting rich early. Year 1 for new names: $0 guarantees. ~$2K–$5K per episode *only* if you make the final edit and *only* paid after it airs. Takes ~5–6 years to earn real money. No union leverage.
The article introduces Part 1 of a two‑part series that decodes the terminology used in Publishers Marketplace deal announcements. It explains how writers can interpret sales figures, co‑agented deals, international rights, pre‑empts, exclusives, and multi‑book agreements to gauge an agent’s performance....
Creating song lyrics with AI is so 2025. Now you can compose entire songs using the Lyria model in Google Gemini. It's pretty darn astonishing. Here's how it works, with sample tracks in a variety of styles: https://t.co/7pNLIXLKWJ #gemini #lyria...
‘… to state the obvious, obtaining and attempting to obtain information is what journalists do. A primary way in which journalists obtain information is by asking questions.’ Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism https://t.co/dpHde6FvrN
Paul Brainerd, founder of Aldus Corporation and creator of PageMaker, died at 78 after living with Parkinson’s disease and invoking Washington’s Death With Dignity Act. PageMaker, released in 1985, introduced the concept of desktop publishing, allowing users to design layouts...
Zanny Minton Beddoes Is a deeply corrupt oligarch wannabe. When she took over The Economist the magazine flipped to become super pro monopoly and pro big tech.
Nathan Fillion announced an animated revival of Joss Whedon's cult series *Firefly*, but clarified it will not continue the story after the 2005 film *Serenity*. The new series is planned as a pre‑Serenity bubble where all original crew members are alive,...
