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Fubo TV cites cost in decision to drop A&E, History
Fubo TV has dropped several channels owned by A+E Networks, with the company saying the channels were too expensive to keep.
ViacomCBS introduces Nickelodeon-themed smartwatch for kids
ViacomCBS has licensed the Nickelodeon brand name to an Israeli company for a new smartwatch targeted to kids.
Exclusive: Philo quietly doubles donation of ad inventory to social causes
Philo has doubled down on its philanthropic endeavors, donating $2 million in advertisement inventory to social justice causes and other charitable initiatives.
YouTube TV removes Newsy as service transitions to broadcast
YouTube TV announced on Wednesday it will drop the digital-centric news channel Newsy from its lineup.
Roku replaces Sling button on remote with Apple TV Plus
Roku has quietly changed a preset button on its streaming hardware remote controls, bumping Dish Network's Sling TV in favor of Apple TV Plus.
Comcast CEO weighed idea of acquiring Roku
Comcast's CEO considered acquiring Roku as part of a streaming TV growth strategy, according to a report.
Sinclair says Bally Sports streamer won’t cost $23 a month
Sinclair's CEO says the $23 a month price cited by the New York Post and others is off, but won't say how much the service will ultimately cost.
Peacock to land on Amazon Fire TV devices this week
Comcast's streaming television service Peacock will finally be made available to users of Amazon's Fire TV devices this week.
Prende TV to relaunch with free, premium tiers
Univision says it will expand its Prende TV streaming service to include a new premium tier at some point next year.
Philo removes Scripps-owned Newsy
Wallet-friendly streaming service Philo has quietly removed the 24-hour digital news channel Newsy from its lineup.
No plans to offer ad-supported Disney Plus, CEO says
Disney's chief executive said there are no plans to offer a cheaper, ad-supported version of Disney Plus in the future.
Advertisers part ways with GB News
Britain's latest news and opinion channel GB News is losing advertisers less than one week after it launched to viewers.