Today marks the 27th anniversary of a pivotal moment in television history: the premiere of Family Guy on Fox. On January 31, 1999, following Super Bowl XXXIII, the animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane made its debut with the episode “Death Has a Shadow,” introducing audiences to the dysfunctional Griffin family and a brand of […] The post 27 Years Ago Today: ‘Family Guy’ Premiered on Fox, Launching a Legacy of Irreverent Animation appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More

On this day in 1988, American television viewers were introduced to a heartfelt coming-of-age story that would capture the essence of adolescence amid the turbulence of the late 1960s. Exactly 38 years ago, the pilot episode of “The Wonder Years” aired on ABC, immediately following the network’s broadcast of Super Bowl XXII. This strategic post-Super […] The post 38 Years Ago Today: The Premiere of ‘The Wonder Years’ – A Nostalgic Milestone in TV History appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More

SpaceX has submitted an ambitious application to the Federal Communications Commission for permission to deploy up to one million satellites dedicated to creating a vast orbital data center network. This proposal, filed late on January 30, 2026, represents a dramatic expansion beyond the company’s existing Starlink constellation, which currently operates more than 9,600 satellites providing […] The post SpaceX Wants to Launch 1 Million Satellites to Build Data Centers in Space appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More

This Saturday, UFC heads to Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney for UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2, a must-watch featherweight title rematch between reigning champ Alexander Volkanovski and surging contender Diego Lopes. With gold on the line and a roaring Australian crowd behind him, Volkanovski looks to repeat his previous victory over Lopes at UFC […] The post UFC 324: What You Need To Know About Streaming Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 will stream live on Saturday, January 31, from the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For viewers in the United States, the event will not air as a traditional cable pay-per-view. Instead, it will stream live via the ESPN App with an active ESPN Unlimited subscription. Fans watching […] The post WWE Royal Rumble 2026: Special Start Time For The January 31 Event appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More

In a move that could reshape the landscape of local television broadcasting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is actively considering revisions to its longstanding ownership rules, potentially allowing media companies to own more stations in the same market, including affiliates of major networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. This review, part of the agency’s […] The post Major Changes Are Coming to Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations If The FCC Approves New Rules – Here Is What Could Change appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More

The past week has been a busy week in the world of cord-cutting, including Roku’s big update, YouTube TV’s new DVR, and another cable TV network is in trouble. Here are the top stories from the past week. Roku has introduced meaningful enhancements to its platform, starting with an update to the home screen that […] The post Roku’s Major Update, YouTube TV’s Improved DVR, & Another Cable TV Network is In Trouble – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From The Past Week appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More

Amazon has implemented a new layer of protection on its Fire TV devices. The update shifts the focus from blocking problematic applications only when they are launched to preventing their installation altogether. This change aims to block users from accessing apps that facilitate piracy, marking an escalation in the company’s ongoing battle against unlicensed media […] The post Amazon’s Fire TV Is Blocking Users From Installing Some Apps appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More