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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Paramount Skydance Raises Cash Bid to $31 per Share for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance Corporation announced an increased all‑cash offer of $31 per share to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, intensifying its pursuit of the media conglomerate. The proposal follows Paramount's Q4 2025 earnings release and comes amid competing offers from Netflix. Warner Bros. Discovery's board is reviewing the offer.
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News•Feb 23, 2026
You Can Upgrade Your Old Roku TV or Roku Player With The Upgraded Roku Pro Remote 2 For Just $29.88
Roku has launched the Pro Remote 2, a $29.88 upgrade for existing Roku TVs and players. The new controller swaps the old micro‑USB port for USB‑C, adds motion‑activated backlit buttons, and introduces a dedicated Guide button for instant access to OTA...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
PBS Is Being Saved Thanks to Bob Ross’ Art
Bob Ross paintings are being auctioned to rescue public television after the federal government cut $1.11 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, threatening PBS stations nationwide. American Public Television partnered with Bonhams Skinner to sell original Ross works, raising nearly...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Celebrating 23 Years: ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ Debuts on HBO, Sparking Decades of Unfiltered Political Satire
Real Time with Bill Maher celebrated its 23‑year anniversary, marking 24 seasons and over 700 episodes on HBO. Launched in February 2003 after Maher’s Politically Incorrect cancellation, the show leveraged premium‑cable freedom to blend uncensored political satire with a panel...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
Pluto TV Now Has 11 Sci-Fi Free Live Channels & Tons of On-Demand Shows & Is Bigger Than You Think:...
Pluto TV has expanded its free, ad‑supported lineup to include 11 dedicated science‑fiction live channels, alongside a robust on‑demand library of cult classics, indie titles, and franchise staples. The offering blends curated sci‑fi streams, franchise‑specific channels such as Star Trek...
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News•Feb 22, 2026
The Top 10 Cable TV Networks Most Likely to Shut Down in March 2026
Cable TV networks are confronting accelerating cord‑cutting pressures, prompting several major owners to consider consolidations, sales, or outright closures. Paramount is reportedly evaluating the shutdown of MTV and other legacy channels, while Warner Bros. Discovery’s pending network spin‑off threatens Cartoon Network, Boomerang...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
What You Need To Know About Streaming UFC Fight Night: Strickland Vs. Hernandez On February 21
UFC Fight Night heads to Houston on February 21, 2026, featuring a middle‑weight showdown between former champion Sean Strickland and rising contender Anthony Hernandez. The entire event, from early prelims to the main card, streams live in the United States...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
Roku vs Fire TV vs Apple TV vs Google TV: What Is The Best Streaming Player For Streaming Youtube, Netflix,...
A recent reader survey found Roku the clear favorite for cord‑cutters, capturing 62% of votes, while Apple TV, Fire TV and Google TV received 16%, 12% and 10% respectively. Roku’s appeal stems from its neutral interface, over 25,000 apps, quick setup and a...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
The DOJ Expands Its Investigation of The Warner Bros. Discovery Sale to Netflix
The U.S. Justice Department has opened an antitrust probe into the $45 billion sale of Warner Bros. to Apex Media Holdings. Regulators are examining whether the deal could curtail competition for independent movie theaters by shifting distribution power toward Apex’s streaming...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
WWE SmackDown Has A New Home Tonight — How to Watch, Matches & What to Know About the Show on...
WWE Friday Night SmackDown moves to SyFy on February 20 while USA Network airs extended Winter Olympics coverage. The episode, staged at Fort Lauderdale's Amerant Bank Arena, features men’s and women’s Elimination Chamber qualifiers that shape the Road to WrestleMania. Viewers...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
MeTV Is Adding The Golden Girls
MeTV announced that The Golden Girls will return to broadcast television beginning March 16, 2026, marking the sitcom’s first over‑the‑air airing since 1997. The series will occupy a nightly 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. slot on weekdays and a Sunday prime‑time block from 8 p.m....
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Pluto TV Strikes a Partnership With TikTok & Adds 4 New Channels
Pluto TV, Paramount’s free ad‑supported streaming service, has added four new FAST channels, including a TikTok partnership. The lineup now features ZenLIFE for wellness, Qello Concerts with full‑length music films, TikTok Radio streaming viral hits, and Stingray DJAZZ showcasing jazz...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Another Cable TV Company Is Being Sold As Cord Cutting Forces Mass Consolidation to Survive
Armstrong, a family‑owned telecom operator, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ohio‑based Massillon Cable TV, adding roughly 96,000 customers and extending its footprint into Ohio and West Virginia. The merger combines two long‑standing regional providers, aligning Armstrong’s fiber‑focused strategy...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Computers Are Replacing News Staff at Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC TV Stations
Local affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC are adopting cloud‑based automation from Cuez, allowing a single anchor to operate cameras, graphics and audio. Gray Media, which owns over 180 stations, piloted the system at its KNOP News 2 station in...
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Armstrong to Acquire Massillon Cable TV in Undisclosed Deal
Armstrong, a Pennsylvania‑based telecommunications operator, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ohio‑based Massillon Cable TV, expanding its footprint in Ohio and West Virginia. The mid‑February 2026 announcement adds over 96,000 passings to Armstrong’s network, with financial terms undisclosed and...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Streaming Services Are Raising Their Prices & Others Are Shutting Down – The Biggest Cord Cutting Stories Of The Past...
Last week the streaming sector saw major consolidation and pricing shifts. Bell Media announced the CTV app will shut down in 2026, moving its library to the Crave platform to create a unified Canadian hub. AMC+ disclosed its ad‑free tier...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Comcast & Paramount May Merge As Both Struggle With Streaming
Comcast’s Peacock and Paramount Global’s Paramount+ are both under pressure, with Peacock reporting 44 million paid subscribers but a $552 million quarterly loss, while Paramount+ reached 79.1 million subscribers and posted a $340 million profit. Analysts suggest a merger could give the two mid‑tier...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Roku Made Over $4.7 Billion in 2025
Roku reported $4.737 billion in net revenue for 2025, a 15% year‑over‑year increase, while streaming hours rose 15% to 145.6 billion. The company highlighted record‑breaking Premium Subscriptions net adds in Q4 and a 75% jump in Roku Sports sign‑ups. The Roku Channel...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
YouTube Is Now Available on Apple Vision Pro
Google has released an official YouTube app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset, ending reliance on Safari or third‑party workarounds. The app, available through the VisionOS App Store, supports subscriptions, playlists, watch history, and all video formats including 360°, VR180, and...
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