Here’s all 400+ live channels offered on Sling Freestream
The service has been adding new channels at a steady rate since the Sling Freestream brand launched in February 2023.
Year: 2023
Could Tucker Carlson wind up at Newsmax?
Rumors are swirling that Newsmax owner Chris Ruddy is pushing hard to get the former Fox News commentator for his network. [Next TV]
WPEC digital content manager Gary Detman dies
Gary Detman, the digital news manager at South Florida CBS affiliate WPEC, died this week following a medical emergency.
Roku CEO earned $21 million in 2022, filing shows
Roku Media President Charles Collier earned $53.3 million in cash and stock options after joining the hardware maker from Fox.
Sinclair’s Diamond Sports threatens to sue over Phoenix Suns deal
Diamond Sports said the deal between the Phoenix Suns and Gray Television violates its broadcast agreement.
Phoenix Suns abandon Diamond Sports, move games to broadcast TV
The Phoenix Suns games will now air on KTVK, a free broadcast station, after its deal with Sinclair’s Diamond Sports Group lapsed.
Scripps News to offer more live news during weekdays
The free news channel will broadcast live during most of the weekday, starting in May.
Charter’s Spectrum TV business erodes, wireless customers spike
Charter saw a 52 percent increase in Spectrum Mobile accounts over the last 12 months, while customers continue to ditch Spectrum TV.
Walmart to offer some Pluto TV content without commercials
Walmart is offering members of its Walmart Plus subscription service ad-free access to some Pluto TV content.
BBC Chairman Richard Sharp to resign over Boris Johnson loan
Richard Sharp, the Chairman of the BBC, has resigned following a probe into a loan connected to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Amazon has shipped 200 million Fire TV devices, company says
Amazon has shipped more than 200 million Fire TV-powered devices around the world, the company affirmed on Thursday.
Toledo TV station to replace local newscasts with national news show
Sinclair Broadcast Group is pulling local news from its Toledo NBC affiliate, a move that was described as a way to “ensure our long-term success.”
Sinclair to lay off entire Southern Oregon newsroom
Starting in May, viewers who tune in to KTVL will see a Sinclair-produced national newscast instead of their favorite local journalists.
Vice Media to cut 100 jobs, reorganize business
Vice Media is cutting more than 100 jobs and ending its “Vice News Tonight” news magazine show as part of a broader business reorganization.
Walmart begins shipping new version of $20 Android TV device
Walmart is now shipping an updated version of its Onn-branded Android TV streaming puck that offers ultra-high definition video and support for the AV1 codec.
Cumulus posts revenue drop of 11 percent, digital revenue up
Like other media companies, Cumulus continues to be hammered by a weak advertising market, with its broadcast revenue down 12.5 percent.
Sling Freestream grows to more than 300 free streaming channels
Dish Network’s Sling Freestream now offers more than 300 channels of streaming content and over 41,000 free movies and TV episodes.
Comcast adds 2 million more subs to Peacock, pay TV declines
Comcast now has more than 22 million customers paying for Peacock after adding 2 million more active accounts during Q1 2023.
2023 NFL Draft to be widely streamed online
The football event will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network, and widely available on streaming services.
Haystack News to stop offering Roku screensaver
Haystack News says it will soon stop offering its popular news-based screensaver on Roku devices due to “platform restrictions.”
Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson hire top media lawyer
Los Angeles-based Bryan Freedman has represented cable news talent in the past, including Megyn Kelly and Chris Cuomo.
Angry texts from Tucker Carlson led to his firing from Fox News
A new report says Tucker Carlson’s disparaging messages against management were the reason for his departure.
Tubi CEO Farhad Massoudi steps down as Fox reorganizes business
Fox is launching the Tubi Media Group, which will incorporate most of its digital businesses like Tubi and Credible.
Roku grows to 71.6 million users, platform revenue down
Roku now has more than 71.6 million monthly active accounts using its budget line of streaming TV hardware and smart TV sets.
Xumo Play adds free streaming NFL Channel
Comcast’s free, ad-supported streaming service Xumo Play has added the NFL Channel ahead of the NFL Draft this week.
Fox denies it has blackmail file on Tucker Carlson
Officials say a report by Rolling Stone that claimed the network had an “opposition file” on the former host is wrong.
Finalists announced for inaugural StreamTV Awards
Some of the world’s biggest streaming video brands are finalists for the inaugural StreamTV Awards
DOJ may move to block Mint Mobile merger with T-Mobile
The U.S. Department of Justice may file an antitrust lawsuit to block the proposed acquisition of Mint Mobile by T-Mobile.
YouTube logs another quarter with declining ad revenue
Marketers continue to pull back on ad spending via YouTube’s streaming video platforms, according to Google’s latest earnings report.
$33 million settlement reached in CRT monitor class-action lawsuit
Customers who purchased CRT monitors or TV screens from Mitsubishi, LG, Philips, Samsung, Sony and other brands can receive a settlement.
FCC warns pirate radio operators in New York, New Jersey
The warnings are part of the FCC’s broad enforcement actions available under the PIRATE Act.
Nate Silver swept up in layoffs at Walt Disney Company
Nate Silver is among the hundreds of workers leaving Disney amid sweeping layoffs that are tied to its cost-reduction strategy.
Former KNBC news producer arrested by FBI on child porn charges
Phil Drechsler, a former producer with KNBC-TV Los Angeles, is accused of sharing more than 100 illegal videos and images in an online chat group.
Bill O’Reilly claims to have inside scoop on Tucker Carlson’s firing
Producers at “Tucker Carlson Tonight” learned of the Fox News host’s firing while they were in their Monday morning production meeting, according to Bill O’Reilly.
Fox News searching for Tucker Carlson’s replacement
Fox News Media is actively searching for a new host to take over the Fox News Channel’s 8 p.m. time slot, which was vacated by Tucker Carlson on Monday after the network abruptly fired him.
Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson still had time left on contracts
Both cable news stars were fired before the expiration of their talent agreements with CNN and Fox News, respectively.
Tucker Carlson caught off-guard by Fox News firing
Fox News personality Tucker Carlson was caught off-guard by his dismissal on Monday, with his firing adding to an already-tense newsroom.
CNN fires morning show host Don Lemon
CNN has fired Don Lemon, one of its more-prominent hosts, following an exposé published by an entertainment trade publication earlier this month.
Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News Channel, network says
Fox News Channel and Tucker Carlson have parted ways, a spokesperson for Fox News Media confirmed on Monday.
NBC Universal ousts CEO Jeffrey Shell over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Shell was reportedly involved with a CNBC international correspondent for more than a decade, with the affair exposed after a complaint.