Sorry, but cable TV won’t exist by 2030
By Chris Mills From BGR A new report hit inboxes today that makes some bold claims about the future of cable TV. The Diffusion Group (TDG) estimates that by 2030, the “traditional” pay TV market — think cable and satellite…
Armie Hammer wasn’t allowed to watch TV when he was a kid — and now he’s a famous actor
By Jacob Shamsian From Thisisinsider Armie Hammer’s parents didn’t let him watch TV when he was a kid. He grew up in the Cayman Islands, “macheteing coconuts,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. He later grew up to be a famous…
Hurricane damage in Puerto Rico, other Caribbean islands cuts Liberty Global, Dish Network service
By Greg Avery – From Denver Business Journal Hurricane damage in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean islands is keeping TV companies Liberty Global plc and Dish Network Corp. from providing service in region, and it’s not clear when either company’s…
Catalan referendum: Catalonia has ‘won right to statehood’
From BBC Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont says the Spanish region has won the right to statehood following a contentious referendum that was marred by violence. He said the door was open to a unilateral declaration of independence after Catalan officials…
The NFL can’t keep TV afloat anymore
By Joel Espelien, Fortune From Business Insider Eli Manning of the New York Giants calls a play against the Detroit Lions during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2017 Abbie Parr/Getty Images The NFL has long been the…
Best celebrity Emmy looks
The 33 best — and worst — celebrity looks at the Emmys Part1 By Chloe Pantazi, INSIDER From Business Insider Celebrities turned up to the Emmys in style.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images and Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards are a…
Facebook faulted for saying it can reach people who don’t exist
From Newsmax Facebook Inc. claims its platform can reach more people than actually exist in the U.S., which could hurt its push to compete for TV advertising budgets, Pivotal Research Group analyst Brian Wieser wrote in a note to clients….
New super-airline
A new super-airline wants to dominate South America — here’s what it’s like to fly on its new planes By Benjamin Zhang From Business Insider In operation since 2015, LATAM is one of newest international airline brands in the world….
The Editor Speaks: Family support unit is a disaster
The RCIPS Family Support Unit over the last five years is a disaster. Three U.K. officers who looked at investigative delays and issues at the RCIPS Family Support Unit said police officers at the Unit were stressed out, overworked, and…
$17,000 raised to send a steadfast Texas meteorologist on a post-Harvey vacation
BY EMMA HINCHLIFFE From Mashable Throughout the storms and flooding caused by Harvey, many Houston residents turned to one voice for answers: Jeff Linder. Meteorologist for the Harris County Flood Control District, Linder delivered clear, reassuring, and composed updates as…
