Editorials

500,000 channels and nothing on

Millennials might not remember Bruce Springsteen’s seminal 1992 work, “57 Channels and Nothing On.” Whether or not you think you remember it, it’s worth a view because it’s so incredibly 90s-tastic. Seriously, it’s right up…

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In Depth: Is DIRECTV Satellite Going Away?

The web is abuzz with articles like this one at FierceCable after AT&T reported earnings for the fourth quarter. There have been a lot of naysayers out there who assume that satellite TV is a “dead…


Why are Huawei phones a security risk?

Several news outlets in the past few weeks have reported that both AT&T and Verizon have stopped selling Huawei smartphones over concerns about spying. While there is very little concern that individual users have been…


The big problem with streaming TV costs

If you’re looking to cut the cord you’re probably comparing a $125 cable bill with a $20 commitment for Netflix and Hulu. It sounds like a pretty good deal, but there are a few things that…




STREAMING SATURDAY: Yes Netflix is slipping

I’ve taken the reins of our “Streaming Saturday” series because while Jake Buckler, that rebel without a cause, does ok, I think last week’s article was pretty weak sauce. Last week he asked, “Is Netflix slipping?” and I…





Will millennials ruin NFL football?

I bet most millennials don’t recognize Red Grange. It’s a bit of a game that we older folks play. We blame millennials for ruining things. We say, thanks to them it’s impossible to find a good…