9 streaming TV shows still to come this year that we can’t wait for
All things considered, 2024 is proving to be a pretty satisfying year when it comes to great TV shows. From new and returning shows — …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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I’m more convinced than ever this remake will be one of the best spy shows of the decade
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Let’s revisit this prescient Jon Stewart Daily Show clip after that wild Trump-Biden debate
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Netflix is releasing 40+ new movies and series next week – put these 3 at the top of your list
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This will be one of the best Netflix movies of 2024, and it just hit 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
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My favorite Apple TV+ shows, including one that’s so good I’ve watched it 3 times
Here’s the interesting thing, for me, about Apple TV+. I can sit here — mind you, as someone who’s been a subscriber since the iPhone …
One of the best spy series of all time is getting an American remake, and I’m actually excited
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In Pixar’s Inside Out 2, life is literally a battle between anxiety and joy
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3 new Netflix documentary releases to add to your watchlist in July
I love documentary films and docuseries — which is a good thing, considering that truth is often stranger than the fiction offered by low-quality original …
Netflix is considering a free version of the service – here’s who could get it
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Prime Video might have just found its Bridgerton
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The Google of 2024 feels hopelessly broken in so many ways
2024 has finally crystallized for me that when it comes to Google, this bloated, broken, visionless internet giant is on a trajectory that’s no longer …
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A documentary about one of the most universally despised rock bands is coming to Netflix
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Dark Matter is a reminder that Apple TV+ is second to none when it comes to great sci-fi
I’ve been an Apple TV+ subscriber since the iPhone maker first launched the streaming service back in 2019. And while you can probably guess what …
People love Netflix’s live pop-up experiences so much, they’ll soon be permanent in two cities
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YouTube launches its own version of X/Twitter Community Notes
Finally, a Google-owned company is stealing something worthwhile. YouTube announced today that it’s begun experimenting with its own version of Community Notes, the feature that …
Trump discovered that AI can rewrite his speeches: ‘It’s so incredible’
I think it’s probably safe to say that none of our 2024 bingo cards had President Trump going on Logan Paul’s podcast and raving about …
Meet ‘America’s Sweethearts’ in new Netflix documentary series
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