Roku releases premium OLED smart TVs
The TVs are the first from Roku with a premium OLED screen, with a starting price of $1,000.
Year: 2026
Parks Associates: Most streamers want live TV channels, too
More than half of U.S. Internet households prefer a video package that combines live television with their favorite streaming services, according to a new report.
Charter CFO Jessica Fischer to depart in October
Charter Communications this week said its Chief Financial Officer Jessica Fischer will be departing the company in mid-October to pursue another professional role.
AdImpact: August brings $796.5 million in political ad spending to stations
The figure marks a 63 percent increase from July and 47 percent above August 2022 rates, according to the measurement firm.
Jeff Corwin returns to national TV with Hearst wildlife series
The series will highlight the college’s work in wildlife biology, rehabilitation and conservation.
Gracenote: Sports fans want better discovery from TV home screens
A new survey found sports fragmentation is still making it difficult for fans to figure out which channels or apps are carrying a live game or competition at any given time.
Google hikes price of Google TV Streamer to $150
Google joins other companies like Roku, Amazon and Apple in raising prices for streaming TV hardware due to ongoing component shortages.
FCC appoints Hunter Deeley to Chief of Enforcement Bureau
The appointment is effective immediately; prior chief Patrick Webre is moving to the Office of Managing Director.
FCC raises regulatory fees on broadcast radio, TV stations
The agency is working to collect $416 million to support its annual operations.
FTC, states sue Amazon over alleged ads price fixing
The complaint alleges Amazon secretly inflated advertising prices through undisclosed surcharges in its online search ad auctions; Amazon rejected the allegations, calling the FTC’s case “misguided.”
LPTV group wants FCC to green-light 5G broadcasting
5G broadcasts could help local TV stations send their signals to wireless mobile devices.
Sony brings free streaming TV channels to PlayStation 5
The service, called “Live TV on PS5,” offers more than 100 live channels and a growing selection of on-demand programming.