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Rakuten TV launches app for PlayStation 5 consoles
Rakuten TV has made its free, ad-supported streaming TV app available on PlayStation 5 consoles in Europe.
DirecTV wades into FCC dispute over WADL sale to Nexstar-controlled Mission
Exclusive: A low-rated Detroit TV station is at the center of a big fight at the FCC that has pitted Nexstar Media against several industry groups.
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Pluto TV to debut in Australia, New Zealand in August
Paramount Global's free streaming service is coming to Australia and New Zealand.
Money 105.5 gone in Sacramento, flips to La Ranchera simulcast
Sacrament commuters looking for Mike Gallagher on Money 105.5 heard a Spanish-language morning program instead.
Nickelodeon to air alternate Super Bowl LVIII telecast in February
Nickelodeon will offer the first Super Bowl simulcast when the big game airs on CBS in February.
Nexstar to move CW Network programming to KQCA in Sacramento
Starting September 1, CW Network shows will air on KQCA-TV (Channel 58), the Hearst-owned station that currently offers MyNetwork programming.
Yahoo chooses Brightcove for streaming products
Yahoo has signed an agreement with Brightcove to support various streaming-related products across its websites and apps.
Ampere: Ad-supported streaming tiers gaining popularity
A new report from Ampere Analysis says ad-supported streaming services could generate $10 billion in revenue by 2027.
Elon Musk fined over ‘X’ sign on Twitter roof
Twitter and Elon Musk face thousands of dollars in fines over a large, illuminated "X" sign on the social media company's corporate headquarters.
Sky rolls out upgraded operating system for streaming devices, smart TVs
Comcast's Sky Group is updating the operating system that powers its streaming set-top boxes and smart television sets.
Cable TV group opposes ‘all-in’ pricing proposal at FCC, citing high bills
A consortium representing small and rural cable operators claims customers will be "troubled" to learn the real cost of their television service.