On October 18, 1988, 38 years ago today, the groundbreaking sitcom Roseanne premiered on ABC. The show introduced audiences to the Conner family, a working class household navigating the same challenges as the everyday family in America, with humor, heart, and realism. The debut episode drew in 23 million viewers, setting the show up to […] The post 38 Years Ago Today “Roseanne” Premiered on ABC appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Owners of Plex Media Server instances that remain on outdated software face an urgent need to apply the latest updates after a security researcher documented active exploitation of a vulnerability chain that allows unauthenticated remote code execution. The issue centers on four related flaws, tracked as CVE-2026-96652, CVE-2026-96654, CVE-2026-96655, and CVE-2026-96656, and collectively referred to […] The post Plex Media Server Owners Urged to Update Immediately After In-the-Wild Exploitation of Older Installations Turns Your Computer Into a Zombie appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Buying a video game digitally should mean you can keep playing it for years, but that isn’t always guaranteed. Now, Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) wants to change that with proposed legislation that could give gamers more control over the games they purchase. The proposed Power To The Players Act would direct the Federal Trade Commission […] The post A New Bill Could Let You Resell Digital Games and Keep Playing After Shutdowns appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Thinking about switching from Spectrum to Hulu + Live TV? A limited-time deal makes it easier to try the streaming service, with new and eligible returning subscribers able to get 50% off the first month for $49.99. After that, the price jumps to $99.99 per month. However, cutting the cable cord doesn’t automatically mean you’ll […] The post Hulu + Live TV vs. Spectrum: Prices, Streaming Perks & More appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

The Roku Channel has grown its free live television offering to more than 500 ad-supported channels, positioning the service as one of the largest free linear streaming platforms available in the United States. The milestone reflects years of steady additions that have turned the once-modest lineup into a broad collection spanning news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle […] The post The Roku Channel Surpasses 500 Free Live Channels in Ongoing Expansion appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

The right live TV service can make a big difference in your monthly entertainment budget. However, choosing between YouTube TV and Comcast Xfinity isn’t just about finding the cheapest package. It’s about getting the channels you actually watch without paying for a pile of extras you rarely use. YouTube TV takes a streaming-first approach, giving […] The post YouTube TV vs. Xfinity TV: Prices, Packages and Channels Compared appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Shoppers searching for an affordable laptop in 2026 have discovered that the familiar bargain-bin machines of previous years are harder to find and far more limited in what they can store and run. The shift stems from the enormous appetite of artificial intelligence data centers, which are purchasing the bulk of available hard drives and […] The post Why Cheap Laptops Are Becoming Hard to Find – Yes, You Can Blame Data Centers, But There Is Hope appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

In June 2026, Fox Corporation agreed to acquire Roku in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $22 billion, or $160 per share. Under the terms, Roku shareholders would receive a mix of cash and Fox Class A shares, with existing Fox shareholders expected to own roughly 73 percent of the combined company. The boards of […] The post FOX Once Sued Roku’s Founder Over Inventing a DVR Commercial Skip Button, But is Now Adding Him to Their Board to Help Navigate Cord Cutting appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Households across the country have faced repeated increases in the monthly fees charged by major streaming services throughout 2026. Platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and Paramount+ have adjusted their pricing structures multiple times, with some ad-free plans now exceeding twenty dollars per month. These adjustments have compounded for viewers who maintain several subscriptions, […] The post Pluto TV Now Has Over 400 Free Live Channels: A Great Way To Save Money After Disney+’s Recent Price Hike appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Mint Mobile is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a deal that could help you cut your monthly phone bill without giving up unlimited wireless service. For a limited time, new customers can get six months of any Mint Mobile plan, including Unlimited, for just $10 a month. The promotion, which Mint calls its best deal […] The post Mint Mobile Celebrates 10 Years With Its Best Deal Ever: How to Get 6 Months of Unlimited for $10 a Month appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Two years before their famous appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles were a little known quartet in Liverpool. On October 17, 1962, they got on stage for their television debut on Granada Television’s regional program People and Places in Manchester. The live performance wasn’t recorded, but it was the start of the group’s […] The post 64 Years Ago Today, The Beatles Made Their TV Debut on People & Places in England appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Yes, you can cancel cable and still watch your local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC news (plus weather and other local programming) for free in most areas by streaming online. Cord cutting has become one of the easiest ways to cut a major monthly expense while keeping the local content that matters most. You no […] The post How To Stream Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC News for Free on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, & Apple TV in 2026 appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Cord cutters evaluating hardware for YouTube TV in 2026 increasingly favor dedicated streaming players over built-in smart TV interfaces, seeking faster channel surfing, reliable live feeds, and seamless navigation through the service’s extensive channel guide and cloud DVR. Among the major platforms, the Google TV Streamer 4K has emerged as a standout recommendation for many […] The post Getting YouTube TV? What is The Best Streaming Player For YouTube TV? Roku? Google TV? Apple TV? appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Roku has moved to require its Instant Resume capability in all larger applications available through the U.S. Streaming Store, establishing a new baseline for how viewers move between services and resume content. The rule took effect October 1, 2026, as part of the platform’s Spring 2026 certification criteria updates. Apps that have streamed more than […] The post Roku Is Rolling Out a New Feature to Roku TVs & Roku Player & Making it Mandatory For App Developers appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

The past week brought a new round of big developments in the world of cord cutting. Here are the top cord cutting stories form the past week. Roku announced substantial changes to the home screen experience on its streaming devices and smart TVs, with the updates set to begin rolling out in the coming months […] The post A New Roku Home Screen Overhaul, OS 16 Advances, A New Free Streaming Service Is Coming, and a Blocked Cable Merger Shape a Busy Week for Cord Cutters – Here Are Your Top Cord Cutting Stories From The Past Week appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Dragon Touch Digital Calendar and Chore Chart Delivers Subscription-Free Family Organization, Now Available for $149.99 Families seeking a practical way to manage busy schedules without ongoing costs now have a clear option in the Dragon Touch digital calendar and chore chart. The device functions as a dedicated household hub that combines a shared calendar view […] The post Want a Digital Calendar But Don’t Want to Pay Monthly Fees? Meet Dragon Touch: All The Options Without The Fees appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Tablo’s free over-the-air TV DVR app is currently unavailable on Amazon’s newest Fire TV streaming devices that run the company’s Vega operating system, leaving owners of several recent models unable to use the popular cord-cutting hardware for live local channels and recordings. Amazon has released multiple Fire TV sticks powered by Vega, a Linux-based platform […] The post Tablo’s Free OTA TV Is Not Working For Some Fire TV Devices, But They Need Beta Testers To Fix It appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

As holiday shopping gears up and online orders surge, Amazon is reminding customers of how they can significantly lower the chance of packages being stolen from doorsteps. While the company states that the large majority of deliveries arrive without incident, it continues to invest in tracking tools, alternative drop-off options, and partnerships aimed at giving […] The post Amazon’s Tips for Preventing Your Packages From Being Stolen appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

The newly formed Skydance media company has assumed exclusive ownership of the television, digital, and related rights to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, known as March Madness, effective for the 2027 edition and continuing through the existing contract term ending in 2032. This development follows the completion of Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. […] The post Skydance Gains Full TV Control of NCAA Men’s March Madness Rights Starting in 2027 appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Nothing kills movie night faster than a dead remote battery right when you’re ready to press play. The same goes for game controllers, wireless keyboards, kids’ toys, and other household gadgets that always seem to run out of power at the worst possible time. Fortunately, Amazon has a deal on a household essential. The Energizer […] The post Don’t Let Dead Batteries Ruin Movie Night: 48 Energizer AA and AAA Batteries Are $22.99 appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

This week, a jury found that Comcast owes WhereverTV $213 in damages in a patent infringement lawsuit that began in 2018. The lawsuit filed in 2018 by WhereverTV alleged that Comcast violated a patent for technology that included “novel systems for receiving, accessing, managing, and viewing ​digital content from different sources,” created by WhereverTV’s founder […] The post Comcast Ordered to Pay $213 Million in Patent Infringement Lawsuit appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Eight years ago today, on October 16, 2018, ABC launched The Conners, a sitcom that brought a sitcom family from the 90s back to TV screens. The show starred much of the original cast of Roseanne, including Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, and John Goodman. The show premiered without Roseanne Barr, whose exit followed a high-profile […] The post ‘The Conners’ Premiered 8 Years Ago Today: A Look at the Follow Up to a Classic Sitcom appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

This month, MeTV Toons is celebrating Spooky Season with a lineup of memorable Halloween cartoon classics every Sunday evening. There are two weeks left to catch some of the best classic episodes. This week includes a classic Scooby Doo haunted location, everyone’s favorite spooky family, and celebrities lending their voices to animated witches. Here’s what’s […] The post More Classic Cartoons Are Headed Your Way with This Week’s Spooktacular Sunday appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Disney+ and Hulu made a deal with PAVE Studios, a creator-first media company, to being two Crime House original video podcasts to the streaming platforms. Clues, hosted by Kaelyn Moore, will begin streaming October 20. Mother Knows Murder, hosted by Niecy Nash and her daughter Dia Nash, will begin streaming on November 9. “We built […] The post Disney+ and Hulu Will Stream Two True Crime Podcasts appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Cutting the cord doesn’t mean your entertainment has to stay on the couch. Whether you’re heading out for a fall run, taking a long walk, or listening to a podcast away from home, the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro headphones are now $109.95, down from $179.95. That’s 39% off and $70 in savings for a limited time. […] The post Want to Take Your Entertainment on the Run? Get These SHOKZ Headphones While They’re 39% Off appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Why pay $80 or more a month for live TV if you rarely watch sports? Plenty of cord cutters subscribe to expensive channel bundles packed with ESPN, FS1 and other sports networks they barely use. However, there are cheaper ways to watch live television without paying for a massive lineup of channels you don’t need. […] The post Don’t Watch Sports? Axe the Monthly ‘Sports Tax’ and Save With These 5 Live TV Options appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is getting a new global streaming home, and fans will need to prepare for a change ahead of the upcoming season. On October 15, the league announced a multiyear deal with FloSports that will bring its complete regular season, playoffs, and marquee events to FloLacrosse, replacing ESPN as the league’s […] The post NLL Leaves ESPN in Major Streaming Deal, But Some Games Will Be Free appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

With Roku’s free streaming service, The Roku Channel, you can watch an always-changing selection of free movies, shows, live news, kids’ TV, and more. Beyond the regular lineup of free channels, The Roku Channel has 13 exclusive channels that you won’t find on other free services. These are the channels streaming for free on The […] The post Roku Now Has 13 Exclusive Live Channels That No Other Streaming Service Has, On Roku TVs, Roku Players & More appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Great American Media has launched a new streaming service, Pure Flix Familia, focused on culturally relevant entertainment rooted in faith, family and shared values for a Latino audience. Launching during Hispanic Heritage Month, the service will start with Spanish-language content and will add English-language content over time. “Great American Pure Flix is the leading faith-and-family […] The post Great American Media Launches Pure Flix Familia appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

ABC News has established a dedicated 20/20 True Crime channel on Apple Podcasts, consolidating a growing library of investigative audio series and archival material drawn from the long-running newsmagazine. The channel, operated under ABC Audio, gathers roughly two dozen true crime shows that explore unsolved disappearances, high-profile criminal cases, and original narrative investigations powered by […] The post ABC News Expands True Crime Podcast Offerings With Premium Subscription Channel on Apple Podcasts appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Streaming platform Plex online movie theater ticketer Fandango announced a new partnership today that will allow Plex users to discover new movies and easily navigate to Fandango to purchase tickets. Starting today, Plex users in the U.S. will find the option to buy tickets from Fandango when browsing title pages for movies that are currently […] The post Plex and Fandango Partner on Movie Discovery and Ticketing appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

With power outages, camping trips, and off-grid adventures putting portable power to the test, a solar panel can help keep your power station charged without relying on a wall outlet. Right now, Amazon has a flash sale on the ZOUPW 100W Portable Solar Panel for Power Stations for $85.30, down from $105.99. The deal ends […] The post Save on Portable Solar Power Before Tonight’s Flash Sale Ends, With Models Starting at $85 appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Roku has begun beta testing a new version of its operating system, known as Roku OS 16.0, with app developers. This update focuses on giving creators more tools to build polished, efficient, and interactive experiences on Roku devices such as streaming sticks, set-top boxes, and smart televisions. While the changes are technical under the hood, […] The post Here is Everything New in The Roku OS 16 Update appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

In the fiercely competitive landscape of streaming entertainment, where giants like Netflix and Disney+ have reshaped how audiences consume content, a string of high-profile ventures has instead collapsed under the weight of ambitious plans, poor timing, and unforgiving market realities. Among the most notable failures are CNN+, T-Vision, PlayStation Vue, Quibi, and Redbox’s various digital […] The post The Top 5 Failed Streaming Services, Including CNN+, Quibi & More appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the I Love Lucy premiere. Starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, a zany housewife with showbiz dreams, and her Cuban bandleader husband. For six seasons, households tuned in to see what kind of adventures Desi, Lucy, and their friends Fred and Ethel Mertz, […] The post Celebrate 75 Years of ‘I Love Lucy’ By Streaming it For Free on Pluto appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

T-Mobile is giving customers a new reason to rethink their home internet service. Starting October 15, eligible customers can get home internet starting at $30 per month with a qualifying T-Mobile voice line and AutoPay. The offer also includes a month of service on T-Mobile through a bill credit, while a separate promotion offers up […] The post T-Mobile Has a Limited Time Deal for Internet Starting at $30 Plus Up to $200 Back on Select Plans appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Today in Cord Cutting Today for October 15, 2026, we’re talking about the vote to approve Fox’s acquisition of Roku and sharing an update on a reboot of a 90s TV show. Here are some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting today. Today’s Top Stories Quick Links from Cord Cutters News The post Cord Cutting Today: Shareholders Approve the Fox Deal to Buy Roku, Judge Blocks a TV and Internet Merger & More appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

The National Women’s Soccer League is preparing for another round of media rights negotiations, and Commissioner Jessica Berman says the league’s failed partnership with Victory+ was a risk worth taking as it looks for new ways to reach fans. Speaking at the Front Office Sports Tuned In summit, Berman addressed the collapse of the free […] The post NWSL’s Victory+ Gamble Failed, but Its Commissioner Says the Risk Was Worth Taking appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

The BBC announced today the launch of a new YouTube channel for viewers in the U.S. and U.K. The launch in the U.S. and U.K. expands on the channel’s footprint in Australia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Poland. Starting today, viewers can find live coverage of breaking international and domestic news stories, along with coverage of politics, […] The post BBC News Launches a YouTube Channel in the U.S. and U.K. appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

On October 15, 1951, I Love Lucy premiered on CBS. The series brought real-life couple and comedy duo Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz to TV screens each week as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, starting with the episode “The Girls Want to Go to a Nightclub.” From Episode 1, the show paved the way for female comedians, […] The post 75 Years Ago Today “I Love Lucy” Debuted on CBS appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Roku TV and Roku streaming player owners, or anyone with access to The Roku Channel app on other devices, can open the live TV guide and select from a deep comedy section that runs around the clock. The service has grown to well over 500 free linear channels overall, with comedy emerging as one of […] The post Roku TVs & Roku Players Now Have a Massive Collection of Free Comedy Channels appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Rakuten TV is planning to expand its free streaming service by bringing content to the U.S., Middle East, and Japan. This is the first time the service, based in Barcelona, will be available outside of Europe. The announcement was made by Rakuten TV CEO Cédric Dufour at a MIPCOM Innovation Lab panel in Cannes earlier […] The post Another Free Streaming Service is Expanding to the U.S. appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

YouTube has plans t make it easier for users to identify AI-generated content. The platform is meeting user requests for more transparency by rolling out labels to make it clear when a song was made with generative AI. Here’s how it works, according to a YouTube blog post. When a song was created primarily through […] The post YouTube Will Begin Labeling AI-Generated Music appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Last week, we reported that Netflix was planning to lay off around 5% of its workforce, around 850 employees. That round of layoffs was announced today and was larger than expected. According to. report from The Wall Street Journal, the company announced that it would be laying off around 6% of its workforce, totaling around […] The post Today’s Netflix Layoffs Impacted Around 1,000 Employees appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

With days getting shorter and the holiday shopping season approaching, now is a good time to make sure your home is ready for an increase in package deliveries. Amazon is running a flash sale on Blink home security devices, with select cameras and doorbell bundles marked down by as much as 61%. The deals include […] The post Blink’s Flash Sale Drops Home Security Cameras to $16.99 Ahead of the Holidays appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Roku Inc. and Fox Corporation shareholders today approved the proposed acquisition of the connected television platform company by the media conglomerate, clearing a key condition for the cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $22 billion in enterprise value. The special meetings of both companies were held virtually on Wednesday. Roku stockholders approved the adoption of the […] The post Approved! Shareholders Approve FOX Buying Roku for $22 Billion appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Big Ten fans looking to save money on college sports streaming have a new deal to check out. The Big Ten Network has announced a discount on its B1G+ streaming service for eligible students, alumni, first responders, active military members, and nurses, allowing them to get access for $39.99 through the end of the 2026-27 […] The post Big Ten Fans Can Save $50 on B1G+ With New Offer appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Today in Cord Cutting Today for October 14, 2026, we’re talking about Skydance price hikes and the first new Apple TV device since 2022. Here are some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting today. Today’s Top Stories Quick Links from Cord Cutters News The post Cord Cutting Today: DIRECTV’s Multiview Update, A New Apple TV, & More appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Wrestling fans have another place to watch Major League Wrestling (MLW), but the latest streaming deal comes with a catch. MLW has announced that its flagship weekly series, MLW Fusion, is now available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video, giving fans another way to watch matches, follow rivalries, and revisit past episodes. This is not […] The post Prime Video Adds More Wrestling as MLW Expands Streaming Reach appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

ESPN has launched a new YouTube channel, ESPN JV, to reach young sports fans with engaging, entertaining and family-friendly content. ESPN JV (Junior Varsity) features content from familiar faces in sports and interactive challenges for kids and families through a growing collection of original videos covering a wide range of sports including basketball, football, soccer, […] The post ESPN Launches a New YouTube Channel for Kids appeared first on Cord Cutters News.