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Google cuts team working on Android TV
Google is eliminating some positions within its product management teams focused on Android TV and Google TV, according to a report.
NBA Finals Game 7 grabs 16.353 million viewers
Game 7 of the NBA Finals drew an average audience of 16.353 million viewers on Sunday.
Paramount Plus quietly drops “Showtime” from premium plan name
Paramount has hit the "undo" on its premium streaming brand, dropping "Showtime" from the name in favor of calling it "Paramount Plus Premium."
TEGNA appoints three new content-focused executives
Local television broadcaster TEGNA on Monday announced the promotions of three new vice presidents of content.
Walmart to shift from Roku to Vizio SmartCast for Onn smart TVs
Retail giant Walmart will launch a new line-up of smart TVs under the in-house Onn brand that are powered by Vizio's SmartCast operating system later this year.
DAZN to operate FIFA’s streaming channels, platform
DAZN will take over the operation of FIFA Plus, the streaming channel and platform operated by the world's biggest soccer organization.
Netflix to grow subscribers base by 8 million with Canal deal
The deal will help Netflix make further inroads in a region with intense competition from domestic pay TV and streaming platforms.
European streamers start to embrace ads on Netflix
TV and film fans in Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain and other countries are watching more Netflix content on its ad-supported tier.
USAGM finalizes firings at Voice of America
More than 630 workers were let go between the start of the month and Friday, when the final termination notices were sent.
Fox acquires streaming service Caliente TV, will launch new pay TV channel
Fox Corporation has acquired sports-centric streaming service Caliente TV, a streaming service that offers live athletic events in Mexico and Latin America.
FCC seeks public comment on TV, radio ownership reform
The agency will issue a public notice that seeks comment on modifying or eliminate certain broadcast ownership restrictions.
Verizon to close streaming marketplace Plus Play
Verizon is pulling the plug on its streaming marketplace that allowed wireless and home Internet customers to sign up for third-party subscriptions.