WBD and Disney Diverge on the Future of Linear TV https://www.tvrev.com/news/wir20260508

Nexstar Reports Record Q1 Revenue - Makes More Money on Retransmission Fees vs. Advertising https://www.tvtechnology.com/business/nexstar-reports-record-q1-revenue

Fake Onn, Fire TV, and Xiaomi streaming devices are becoming more common and harder to spot https://www.aftvnews.com/fake-onn-fire-tv-and-xiaomi-streaming-devices-are-becoming-more-common-and-harder-to-spot/

DR DOS keeps the MS-DOS legacy alive with a new update https://www.notebookcheck.net/DR-DOS-keeps-the-MS-DOS-legacy-alive-with-a-new-update.1291290.0.html

The $110 Billion Squeeze: How NFL’s Seismic Cash Grab Could Reshape TV https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/110-billion-squeeze-nfl-seismic-130000660.html

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Ploopy Bean is a pointing stick mouse with 4 buttons and open source QMK firmware https://liliputing.com/ploopy-bean-is-a-pointing-stick-mouse-with-4-buttons-and-open-source-qmk-firmware/

DAEMON Tools Compromised in Another Supply Chain Attack https://www.pcmag.com/news/remember-daemon-tools-it-was-hacked-to-serve-windows-malware

Chrome's 4GB AI Model Download Controversy https://www.pcworld.com/article/3132803/chrome-silently-downloads-a-4gb-ai-model-heres-how-to-remove-it.html

Ted Turner Dead: CNN Founder Was 87 https://deadline.com/2026/05/ted-turner-dead-cnn-1236882813/

Valve Releases Steam Controller CAD Files for Modders https://www.notebookcheck.net/Valve-opens-Steam-Controller-modding-season-with-free-CAD-files.1290542.0.html

Microsoft Scraps Copilot AI Features for Xbox Consoles www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/...

Apple Reaches $250 Million Settlement Over Claims It Misled People on A.I. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/technology/apple-intelligence-lawsuit-settlement.html

Gamers Struggle to Buy New Steam Controller, Valve Pledges Restock 'Soon' https://www.pcmag.com/news/sold-out-gamers-struggle-to-buy-new-steam-controller-urge-valve-to-fix

Apple Intelligence to Allow Third-Party Chatbots like Claude and Gemini https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/05/ios-27-third-party-chatbots-apple-intelligence/

Meta expands AI-based age detection using facial and bone-structure analysis https://www.engadget.com/2164981/meta-is-using-ai-bone-structure-analysis-to-detect-and-remove-underaged-users/

Fiction Becomes Fact: WKRP Radio is Now On Air in Cincinnati https://cordcuttersnews.com/wkrp-is-back-on-air-in-cincinnati/

Nielsen Reports on Most Streamed Star Wars Content https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2026/when-it-comes-to-tv-the-force-is-with-star-wars-fans/

NotePad++ Dev Slams Mac Version As Unauthorized and 'Frankly Disrespectful' https://www.pcmag.com/news/notepad-plus-plus-dev-slams-mac-version-as-unauthorized-and-frankly-disrespectful

No, I am your father ! Happy Star Wars day to those who celebrate. Just like Star Wars I am almost 50 and today I celebrated by picking up my CPAP. May the sleep be with you.

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Peacock posts record Kentucky Derby streaming audience https://cordcuttersnews.com/golden-tempo-helps-peacock-gallop-to-record-kentucky-derby-viewership/

U.S. Court Upholds Some Patents in LG ATSC 3.0 Infringement Case https://www.tvtechnology.com/regulatory-legal/u-s-court-upholds-some-patents-in-lg-atsc-3-0-infringement-case

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SSD and HDD Shortages Lead to Record 5-Year Supply Deals https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/crushing-shortages-have-pushed-long-term-supply-agreements-for-ssds-and-hdds-to-record-five-years-large-customers-are-signing-large-contracts

Tesla HW3 Owners Demanding Refunds Over FSD Promises https://www.notebookcheck.net/Tesla-breaks-FSD-promise-Customers-demand-refunds.1288736.0.html

There is just no way Gamestop has the cash to acquire Ebay without taking on significant debt that will run both into the ground.

The AI Revolution Hollywood Feared Is Already Happening — in India https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/india-ai-filmmaking-1236548136/

The Official Shutdown of Ask.com (Ask Jeeves) https://www.engadget.com/2163129/ask-com-has-shut-down-marking-official-farewell-to-internet-favorite-butler/

Gamestop Looking to Purchase eBay? https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/gamestop-preparing-offer-for-ebay-1678e6de

Roku and TCL Face Class Action Lawsuit Over Bricked TVs https://cordcuttersnews.com/roku-and-tcl-hit-with-class-action-lawsuit-over-alleged-defective-roku-tv-software-updates-that-brick-smart-televisions/

Lego Releases Retro Sega Genesis Set https://www.engadget.com/2163108/lego-is-releasing-a-sega-genesis-set-complete-with-little-controllers/

Fraudsters are fleecing Americans like never before https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-05-03/fraudsters-are-fleecing-americans-like-never-before.html

Microsoft Recommends 32GB RAM for Windows 11 Gaming https://www.techradar.com/computing/the-only-worry-is-for-your-budget-microsoft-briefly-says-32gb-of-ram-is-the-no-worries-level-for-gaming-on-windows-11-but-users-fear-getting-priced-out

Critical cPanel Flaw Exploited in Ransomware Attacks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critrical-cpanel-flaw-mass-exploited-in-sorry-ransomware-attacks/

Steam Machine Console Rumors and Pricing https://www.notebookcheck.net/Leaker-predicts-600-Steam-Machine-price-otherwise-PS5-or-gaming-PC-is-better-value.1288162.0.html

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Infrasound Fire Suppression: Using Sound Waves to Stop Kitchen Fires https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/05/startup-says-sound-waves-can-replace-fire-sprinklers-experts-arent-so-sure/

FCC Bans Chinese Labs from Certifying US Electronics https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/fcc-votes-to-ban-all-chinese-labs-from-certifying-electronics-sold-in-the-us

Toilet Maker Toto Is Here To Help With The RAM Crisis https://www.engadget.com/2161815/toto-profits-from-ram-crisis/

Nvidia Reportedly Resuming Production of GeForce RTX 3060 https://www.notebookcheck.net/Leaker-indicates-that-Nvidia-s-GeForce-RTX-3060-returns-this-June-retaining-its-12GB-VRAM-offering.1287733.0.html

OpenAI Quietly Enables Marketing Cookies for Free Users https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/openai-enables-marketing-cookies-by-default-for-free-chatgpt-users

Starlink Disrupting Local Rural ISPs https://www.pcmag.com/news/starlink-discounts-pull-customers-away-from-this-rural-isp

Amazon ditches 'Fire TV' name for its smart TVs — They’re now all 'Amazon Ember' TVs https://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-ditches-fire-tv-name-for-its-smart-tvs-theyre-now-all-amazon-ember-tvs/

HBO Max drops support for millions of older Fire TV models https://www.aftvnews.com/hbo-max-drops-support-for-millions-of-older-fire-tv-models/

Madonna & Sabrina Debut at Number 1, But Fake AI Songs Take Up Four Spots in iTunes Top 10 and More Infiltrate Top 100 https://www.showbiz411.com/2026/05/01/pop-madonna-sabrina-debut-at-number-1-but-fake-ai-songs-take-up-four-spots-in-itunes-top-10-and-more-infiltrate-top-100

FCC May Agenda Includes Broadband Data and Disaster Reporting https://www.tvtechnology.com/regulatory-legal/fcc-releases-tentative-agenda-for-may-open-meeting

Analysts Criticize Hollywood’s Push into Vertical Video https://www.tvtechnology.com/platform/streaming/analysts-hollywoods-vertical-video-strategy-is-dead-wrong

Apple Increases Mac Mini Starting Price and Retires 256GB Model https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/01/mac-mini-now-starts-at-799/

Asus Teases New ROG NUC Gaming Mini-PC for May Launch https://www.notebookcheck.net/New-Asus-ROG-NUC-gaming-mini-PC-spotted-with-May-launch-rumoured.1287497.0.html