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Mitchell Lawrie, 15, eyes £501,000 live TV win over Luke Littler
At just 15 years old, Mitchell Lawrie has his sights on a £501,000 bullseye should he beat world darts champion Luke Littler in a potentially life-changing live appearance on national television. The Renfrew teenager is one of 24 amateur…
TV tonight: incredible photos of the 'Black Is Beautiful' movement
“Every photo in this film was taken by Kwame Brathwaite or is of Kwame Brathwaite,” starts this brilliant documentary. And what photos! Over seven decades, the Harlem photographer captured shots that helped define the Black Is…
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TRAI proposes new rules for FAST apps, smart TVs and channel distribution
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended a formal authorisation framework for Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) platforms, proposing that services distributing linear television channels over the internet be…
Best VPN for Indonesia in 2026: Blocked Sites and Local TV
Reddit became available in Indonesia again in July 2026, more than a decade after the government blocked it. Reversals like that are rare. Komdigi, the ministry in charge of the country's internet filter, still blocks adult sites, gambling sites…
Liz Truss schooled on live TV as she denies blame for mini-Budget catastrophe
Liz Truss was brutally schooled on economics on live TV as she tried to pass the blame for her mini-Budget catastrophe. The flash-in-a-pan Prime Minister, who unleashed economic chaos four years ago, insisted she accepted 'not very much'…
Roku Pro Series OLED TV Review: Great for Gamers, but Not the Best Roku TV
Fastest 4K gaming response I've seen yet Color response is very accurate One of the only OLED TVs you can find under $1,000 Last year's model had a better picture and sound Shadow details are overexposed and difficult to fix Dim for an OLED, but…
MTN One TV banks on free streaming
Jason Probert, GM of Digital Services at MTN South Africa. MTN One TV has attracted more than 20 000 registered users in South Africa following its recent launch, with the mobile operator preparing to expand its content offering later this year.
White Sox inform TV play-by-play voice Schriffen that his contract won't be extended
The White Sox have informed John Schriffen that his contract will not be extended as the club's lead play-by-play announcer. Schriffen, 42, became the club's main television play-by-play broadcaster prior to the 2024 season. “John has been a…
The 10 Best Miniseries in TV History
Please stop describing great miniseries as “really long movies.” That's like calling a novel an unusually elaborate email. Television has the luxury of letting you know somebody for hours before discovering you were completely wrong…
The Newest 4K Amazon Fire TV Stick Is 50% Off Right Now
Amazon has cut the price of its latest Fire TV Stick 4K in half, dropping it to $29.99 from $59.99 and bringing it to its lowest price ever, according to price trackers, with a 90-day free trial of Amazon Music included in the purchase. At this…
41,000 fans sign petition calling for BBC to save 'best show on TV' being rested
DIY SOS fans are campaigning to save the beloved BBC series which is set to be rested next year as part of the broadcaster's cost-cutting measures. So far, over 41,000 supporters have signed a petition titled 'Prevent the cancellation of beloved…
Instagram wants you to watch 90-minute videos on your TV
Instagram is once again experimenting with longform video in the hopes its users will watch podcasts and other videos on their TVs. The company is testing a new horizontal video format called 'features' that supports clips up to 90 minutes long…
Your LG TV has an expiration date
When I was looking to buy a new TV last year, one of my main goals was to find something that would last me a very long time. I didn't want to buy a TV only to find myself shopping for another one two or three years later. Instead, I wanted…
Meghan 'to spend weeks filming in Australia' for TV series shortly after UK return
Meghan Markle is reportedly set to co-host Junior MasterChef in Australia. Filming for the series is expected to run across several weeks in early to mid-2027, with the Duchess of Sussex relocating to Australia for the duration, according to…
FSU Football at Boston College Eagles: Kickoff Time, TV Channel Set
The Florida State Seminoles have five games remaining in the 2026 season. Coming out of a BYE week, Florida State is set to match up against the Clemson Tigers in Doak Campbell Stadium in what should be an interesting atmosphere on Halloween.
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