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Quickplay to demonstrate short content producer toolset at NAB Show
Quickplay is announcing the next iteration of its Quickplay Shorts tool ideal for creating short-form content ahead of the 2025 NAB Show.
FAA grants Sinclair broad authority to fly drones over people, vehicles
The FAA has granted local TV broadcaster Sinclair approval to fly drones over cars and people without a separate waiver.
FilmRise to distribute Bloomberg shows on Amazon
FilmRise has inked a deal with Bloomberg that allows the entertainment firm to distribute a handful of original television shows via Amazon's Prime Video platform.
Looper: Streamers shrug off sports on apps
Most TV fans surveyed by the data analytics firm said sports weren't a determining factor in staying with or churning out of a streaming service.
Charter’s Spectrum partners with VCCP, Horizon Media
Charter's Spectrum will partner with VCCP and Horizon Media for brand messaging, creative and media buying opportunities.
Visible lowers wireless prices, introduces new 4K streaming plan
At a time when most carriers are raising their prices, Visible has turned hard in the other direction.
Yankees exec thanks Trump, Carr after Comcast dispute passes
The head of the New York Yankees has thanked President Trump and FCC Chairman Carr after a carriage dispute with Comcast did not materialize.
NFL will stream Christmas Day game on Amazon’s Prime Video
Netflix and Amazon's Prime Video will share distribution rights to three National Football League (NFL) games played on Christmas Day, the league confirmed on Tuesday.
Comcast Technology Solutions unveils Comcast Media360
Comcast Technology Solutions has introduced a new service that allows broadcasters and programming distributors to consolidate their legacy television, streaming video and social media efforts into a unified platform.
WBD brings Max to Australia
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has launched its cornerstone streaming service Max in Australia.
Viewpoint: Is the Signal app really that secure?
Signal is in the news because of a security failure; whether or not the app is "secure" depends mostly on how you use it, and why.
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Dr. Frederick Scholl
Lawmakers accuse FCC Chairman Carr of weaponizing agency
The Chairman is accused of targeting certain broadcasters and other organizations at the behest of President Trump and Elon Musk.