Roku’s New Home Screen Won’t Let You Go Back To The Old Version on Roku TVs & Roku Players, Over 10 Cable TV Channels Shutting Down, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From The Past Week

This news cycle confirms what we’ve all suspected: the days of expensive, bloated cable packages are rapidly ending. The constant updates, like Roku rolling out a new home screen, and the steady stream of channel shutdowns are all signs that the industry is finally making the transition to a truly streaming-first model. For us budget-conscious viewers, this is great news because it means the biggest drain on our entertainment budget—traditional cable—is drying up.

While a new interface can sometimes be annoying, the underlying message is pure gold for your wallet: stick to the digital. If your local channels are being dropped, it’s a clear sign that those services are becoming less valuable, and you should be questioning every dollar you spend on them. This is the perfect time to conduct a serious audit of your current setup. Are you paying for multiple services that offer similar content?

Instead of paying for dozens of channels you barely watch, focus on optimizing your core streaming platforms. Consider a "subscription rotation" strategy—sign up for a niche service like Paramount+ for a month to binge their new show, then cancel and switch to Max for the next month. This way, you get premium content without the massive, fixed monthly cost of a traditional cable package. Keep an eye on bundles that combine services like Disney+ and Hulu, as these often offer better per-dollar value than subscribing to each one individually.