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.
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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.
Scripps increases overall revenue to $2.5 billion in 2024
Scripps grew its operating income by 9 percent during 2024, but the company warned of possible turbulence in its local TV segment throughout 2025.
Charter promotes Brian Miller to SVP, Spectrum Business Sales
Charter Communications has promoted Brian Miller to serve as its Senior Vice President of Spectrum Business Sales
Scott Barton joins Charter as Group VP, Digital Marketplace
Scott Barton has joined Charter Communications to lead the company’s digital marketplace efforts, The Desk has learned.
Fox won’t cannibalize cable with new streaming service, exec says
The broadcaster continues to earn a sizable chunk of revenue from cable fees, and the company does not want to disrupt that model with a streaming service.
Fox exec: Most content consumption on Tubi is VOD, not FAST
The majority of streamers who watch movies and shows on Tubi are doing so through its on-demand features rather than through linear content channels, a senior Fox executive said on Monday.
X, formerly Twitter, suffers outage due to “Dark Storm” cyberattack
A group calling itself Dark Storm Team has claimed responsibility for triggering a prolonged outage on X, formerly Twitter.