Author:
Kirk Varner
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Viewpoint: When Nexstar and Network cross paths
Nexstar's demand that its local news stations run segments promoting media deregulation feels a bit like the 1970s-era film "Network" come to life, writes Kirk Varner.
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
Mobile TV Group picks Open Broadcast Systems for video encoders, decoders
Open Broadcast Systems has announced that Mobile TV Group has selected its encoders and decoders for low-latency video transport.
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Open Broadcast Systems (press release)
Imagine Communications debuts OSI-X at NAB Show
Imagine Communications is introducing OSI-X, a new traffic and billing system, at NAB Show this week. Sinclair will serve as the initial launch client of the new product.
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TheDesk.net (press release)
24i partners with Bitmovin on Advanced Advertising product
24i, the pioneering data-driven video streaming company, has selected Bitmovin, a leading provider of video streaming technology, as its go-to-market integration partner for its new Advanced Advertising solution, which will launch at NAB Show 2025.
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24i (press release)
Stephen A. Smith downplays interest in presidential run
Stephen A. Smith doesn't want to be president.
Penn & Teller to receive NAB Television Chairman’s Award
NAB will present its Television Chairman’s Award to renowned magicians and television personalities, Penn Jillette and Teller.
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NAB (press release)
Trump signs Executive Order extending TikTok deadline, averting ban
A deal was being worked to sell TikTok to American investors, but fell apart once a tariff and trade war was triggered this week.
Court: Wikipedia must delete comments about Reuters-backed news business
A court in New Delhi says the operator of Wikipedia must remove "defamatory" comments made about Reuters-affiliated news agency ANI.
Senate committee to weigh Olivia Trusty’s nomination to FCC
The Senate Commerce Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Olivia Trusty's nomination to the FCC.
Hyundai releases Roku-powered smart TVs in Mexico
Hyundai is now shipping eight new models of smart TVs in Mexico that are powered by the Roku streaming operating system.
Netflix expands availability of subtitles in original content
Netflix will make it easier for streamers to watch international content by adding support for subtitles in more than 30 languages.
Deutsche Telekom partners with Google Cloud as part of “AI-first” push
Deutsche Telekom will move more of its platforms to Google Cloud as part of a deeper relationship with the tech giant.