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Cordkillers 532 - Live from CES

Ep. 532

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Supply Run

Disney strikes a major deal to merge Hulu Live TV with Fubo, resolving its antitrust dispute with Fubo over the delayed sports streaming service, Venu. This merger will create a new joint venture, with Fubo’s CEO leading Hulu Live. Meanwhile, Disney will lend financial support to keep Fubo afloat until the deal closes in 12–18 months. Read on Variety | Read on TechCrunch

Buried Treasure

Brian highlights Silo and The Penguin as standout picks, while Tom recommends Blossom on Viki. Got something for us? Email cordkillers@gmail.com!

Scanning the Horizon

CES 2025 unveils cutting-edge TV innovations:

• LG debuts its G5 TV lineup with AI integration and 165 Hz refresh rates.

• Samsung enhances VisionAI, bringing features like Auto HDR Remastering and food recognition for on-screen recipes.

• TiVo’s TV OS expands to the US, offering customization without heavy ad commitments.

Read more on The Verge | Read on VentureBeat

Chatter

Listener feedback sparks discussion on Sonic 3’s story arc and Jim Carrey’s potential return as Robotnik. NASCAR’s 2025 broadcasting shifts also draw mixed reactions. Dale Jr. is back, but in-car video features move to Max, frustrating fans.

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