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Articles involving the broadcast, pay and streaming television industry.

Google TV could offer native access to Xumo streams
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Google TV could offer native access to Xumo streams

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Google is preparing an update to Google TV that could bring native access to 50 ad-supported channels powered by Xumo.

John Oliver criticizes Warner Bros Discovery over shelved movie
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John Oliver criticizes Warner Bros Discovery over shelved movie

Posted on August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Comedian John Oliver criticized HBO’s parent company Warner Bros Discovery during a segment on his news satire program.

Discovery Plus now integrated into Sling TV
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Discovery Plus now integrated into Sling TV

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Sling TV has incorporated subscription service Discovery Plus into its platform, priced at $5 a month.

FEMA says hackers can take over emergency warning system
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FEMA says hackers can take over emergency warning system

Posted on August 5, 2022August 11, 2022 by Matthew Keys

FEMA is warning broadcasters that an exploit could allow an unscrupulous actor to take over the Emergency Alert System at their stations.

HBO Max, Discovery Plus to merge next summer, executive says
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HBO Max, Discovery Plus to merge next summer, executive says

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Streaming services HBO Max and Discovery Plus will merge into a single app by next summer, executives affirmed on Thursday.

ABC News crew covering wildfire face criminal charges
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ABC News crew covering wildfire face criminal charges

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by Matthew Keys

A news crew covering a wildfire in California faces charges after police say they illegally entered a crime scene.

Paramount Plus grabs 64 million global streaming subscribers
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Paramount Plus grabs 64 million global streaming subscribers

Posted on August 4, 2022August 11, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Paramount Global said it added 5.2 million global subscribers to end its recent quarter with 64 million global subscribers.

Warner Bros Discovery to gut HBO Max development team
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Warner Bros Discovery to gut HBO Max development team

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Some HBO Max shows could be re-branded as HBO Originals, while many will simply be dropped, according to a source.

Dish, Sling TV continue to shed subscribers
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Dish, Sling TV continue to shed subscribers

Posted on August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Dish Network on Wednesday reported subscriber losses at its traditional satellite service and its television streamer Sling TV.

DirecTV close to agreement with Amazon over Thursday football rights
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DirecTV close to agreement with Amazon over Thursday football rights

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Matthew Keys

DirecTV is nearing a deal that would bring Thursday Night Football to its commercial service.

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