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NBA national TV ratings rise, powered by more games and broader platforms
The NBA finished with increased viewership in the 2025-26 season, the league's first year in a new national media rights deal that began in the fall. The league saw a 16 percent jump in average viewers for its games across NBC/Peacock, ABC/ESPN and…
Amazon unveils a slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, opens Ember Artline TVs for preorder
On Wednesday, Amazon announced the launch of its new Fire TV Stick HD and Ember Artline televisions, both now available for preorder. Following the initial release of the first-generation Fire TV Stick HD two years ago, Amazon has created a new…
Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick is perfect for hotel TVs
Amazon says the latest Fire TV Stick HD can reliably be powered via TV USB ports, eliminating the need for a wall adapter. Many other small streaming devices draw more power than most TVs can supply. The 1080p dongle costs $35 and will be available…
U.S. senator introducing bill intended to make sports TV more accessible to fans
As fans, leagues, media companies and various branches of the government grapple with an increasingly complicated and frustrating sports TV landscape, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin, plans to introduce the “For the…
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: April 15th, 2026
The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…
Meghan Markle's latest TV appearance unveiled as she launches new money-spinner
Meghan Markle will be returning to television screens as a guest judge on a hugely popular show for her latest TV appearance, it has been revealed. She and Prince Harry are currently in the middle of a four-day trip Down Under, visiting Melbourne…
Amazon uncovers new Fire TV Stick with upgrades your streamer can't match
Amazon is adding a new streaming device to its range, and it comes with features that current models simply can't match. The Fire TV Stick HD is the tech firm's latest entry-level gadget and will cost £39.99 when it goes on sale later this…
Amazon rivals Samsung's The Frame with its first 'lifestyle' TV
The television is the focal point of most living rooms, despite looking like an ominous black rectangle most of the time. Samsung challenged the status quo with The Frame (£899, Samsung.com), a television disguised as a piece of gallery art…
Best US reality TV shows to binge right now
US Reality TV has long mastered the art of turning everyday life, dating and workplace drama into compulsive viewing. From luxury villas and celebrity households to high-stakes competitions and emotional social experiments, US reality shows…
Elle Fanning Isn't a Convincing OnlyFans Star in Apple TV's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles': TV Review
Based on Rufia Thorpe's acclaimed 2024 novel and adapted to television by David E. Kelley, Apple TV 's dramedy, “ Margo's Got Money Troubles,” follows college freshman Margo Millet (Elle Fanning), an aspiring writer whose world…
Freeview and Sky face more competition as rival confirms free TV channel boost
There's little doubt that Sky and Freeview continue to dominate the TV market, with these platforms beaming content into millions of homes across the UK. However, they do now have a serious rival that continues to grow in popularity and features.
How to Watch Phillies in Series Finale vs Cubs: Television, Stream, Radio
The Philadelphia Phillies will be hosting the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in their series finale, seeking a win. It has not been an ideal start to the season for the Phillies, who will be entering the game with an 8-9 record. For a team that is…
How the streaming dream turned sports on TV into a costly maze
There was a moment, perhaps a decade ago, when it felt as if sports broadcasting nirvana was near. A world where ordinary fans could access any game on any device, any time, anywhere. Or near enough, as cord-cutting devastated traditional cable…
The Most Famous TV Shows Filmed In Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Television is one of the most popular pastimes in America, and Maryland offers numerous cities and scenic spots for filming. “The Wire,” “House of Cards,” and even “Lady in the Lake”…
New Amazon Fire TV Stick HD Runs Off Your TV's USB Port
The new Fire TV Stick HD ditches the traditional power adapter and runs off your TV's USB port. Amazon's slimmest streaming device is about 30% narrower than the previous HD model, and it doesn't need a wall outlet to work. That makes it the first…
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