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Paramount relaunches Five app, adds FAST channels
Paramount has moved forward with a brand identity refresh for its Five broadcast network, which also involves a relaunch of its companion streaming app.
LG unveils $25,000 OLED smart TV
If you want the biggest and best smart TV that LG Electronics will offer this year, be prepared to pay for the privilege.
Parks: Most fans keep sports streaming subscriptions active during off-season
As more sports moves to streaming, fans are growing comfortable — and satisfied — with the available options to watch their favorite teams.
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Apple TV Plus lands on Prime Video in Europe
Apple is making its streaming video service Apple TV Plus available to users of Amazon's Prime Video in several European countries.
Report: Sonos abandons plan to build streaming TV player
Sonos has decided not to move forward with a project that involved a streaming TV device, according to a report published on Wednesday.
Audi makes DAZN streaming service available in cars
Audi is rolling out an update to its infotainment system that will allow certain car owners to stream live sports from DAZN.
Tastemade acquired by Wonder for $90 million
Culinary brand Wonder has acquired media platform Tastemade for $90 million, part of an effort to create a "super app" focused on food.
FCC begins first phase of deregulation efforts
The agency formally opened up a process to receive public comment on which of its regulations need updating and which rules should be deleted entirely.
Gracenote: FAST channels exceed 1,600 with over 178,000 unique programs
The "2025 Gracenote FAST Report" says streamers have more free content options than ever before, which poses some discovery and advertising challenges.
SiriusXM implements new round of layoffs
SiriusXM has laid off a number of employees working within its product and technology teams.
Google working on issue affecting Chromecast devices
Officials at Google say they are aware of a problem that is preventing some customers with older-model Chromecast devices from using them.
Gray Media to acquire Fox station in Rochester
The station, KXLT, has been operated under a shared services agreement for some time; Gray Media justified the waiver by calling the Fox affiliate a "failing station."