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People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again
The latest use case for AI? Dumbing down your smart TV to get rid of the bloat. A number of developers and vibe coders have recently been sharing solutions for “vibe-coding” your TV to get rid of sponsored ads, speed up the app…
Apple TV 4K (2026) vs Apple TV 4K (2022): Is 'Hey Siri' worth twice the price?
The Apple TV 4K just got a refresh: Apple released a new generation of its streaming device with some key upgrades to support Siri AI. The new model is up to 50% faster in processing power, thanks to the A19 chip, and features hands-free Siri. It…
Christmas reshuffle for Hull City as Premier League television picks confirmed
Two of Hull City's pre-Christmas fixtures will be shown live on Sky Sports, after the latest round of Premier League matches were announced on Monday. The MKM Stadium showdown with Nottingham Forest will still be played on Wednesday, December 2…
Man Utd fans handed nightmare kick-off with no trains back home after TV request
Manchester United fans face the prospect of travel chaos after they were handed a 7pm kick-off on a Sunday in December following the latest TV picks. Sky Sports and TNT Sports have just made their desired kick-offs known with the Premier League…
Sony Pictures Television Hires Lauren Glaubach, Former YouTube and Pinterest Exec, to Lead Digital and Social Distribution Strategy
Sony Pictures Television hired Lauren Glaubach, a former YouTube and Pinterest content exec, in the newly created role of executive vice president, distribution, digital and social platforms. Glaubach will head up Sony Pictures Entertainment's…
Donald Trump reveals private King Charles request seconds into televised press conference
Donald Trump has revealed a private request King Charles recently made to him - just seconds after taking to the stage to speak to the media outside the White House. The US President made the remarks as he and First Lady Melania Trump appeared in…
Ron Koslow, Screenwriter and Creator of 'Beauty and the Beast' TV Series, Dies at 81
Ron Koslow, producer and creator of the CBS television series “Beauty and the Beast” died on Oct. 7 at his Brentwood, California home, his family confirmed. He was 81. Koslow was born on April 9, 1945 and was raised between St. Louis…
Hearst Television Adds Chris Plourde as VP, Strategy and Distribution
NEW YORK —Station group Hearst Television has hired Chris Plourde as vice president, strategy and distribution. Plourde comes to Hearst after 20 years at Tegna, most recently as vice president, financial planning and analysis. He will report…
Sony TV Names Lauren Glaubach EVP Distribution, Digital & Social
Sony Pictures Television has tapped Lauren Glaubach for the newly created role of EVP, Distribution, Digital and Social Platforms. Reporting to Jason Spivak and Paul Littmann, Presidents of Distribution & Networks, SPT, Glaubach will help drive…
Joe Lycett 'cant wait' as new TV role confirmed after Celebrity Traitors exit
Joe Lycett has swapped the Scottish castle for his sofa this week. There's good news for fans of Celebrity Traitors as they're still able to get their Joy Lycett fix this week. The comedian, who was banished from the BBC show on Friday night…
TV tonight: Linda Cardellini stars in a Friday the 13th prequel from A24
A Friday the 13th prequel series produced by A24? Halloween has come early for gorefest fans. Linda Cardellini plays small-town single mother Pam Voorhees, who takes her son Jason (Callum Vinson) to summer camp where she works as a cook. But one…
10 Features Cheap TVs Usually Sacrifice First
Hryshchyshen Serhii/Shutterstock It's a great time to be a TV enthusiast, because there some incredible technologies at the high-end, but even cheap TVs can offer excellent performance and features. It's a far cry from the early days of flat panel…
Hearst Television hires TEGNA veteran Chris Plourde for distribution role
Hearst Television has hired Chris Plourde, a longtime finance and strategy executive at TEGNA, as its new Vice President of Strategy & Distribution, the company announced. Plourde joins Hearst after spending 20 years at TEGNA, where he most…
10 Best Superhero TV Shows Not Made By Marvel Or DC, Ranked
While DC and Marvel are the biggest names in the superhero genre across virtually all media, there have always been other companies with their own superhero properties. Just as there are fantastic superhero movies not made by Marvel or DC, there…
Kickoff time, television information set for Nebraska-Washington
Updated: 12:04 PM CDT Oct 19, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 12:04 PM CDT Oct 19, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ LINCOLN, Neb. — The Huskers will face the Huskies under the lights on Halloween night. The Big Ten announced…
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