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ATSC advances Broadcast-to-Everything technology with new Candidate Standard
ATSC has approved a new Candidate Standard intended to support the development of Broadcast-to-Everything (B2X), an emerging technology platform designed to extend broadcast transmission capabilities beyond traditional television receivers to mobile devices and other connected equipment. The specification, identified as ... Read more
C-SPAN to televise National Civics Bee Championship for first time
The event will feature 52 middle school students representing all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and American Samoa.
Rachel Stockman named Law&Crime CEO as founder Dan Abrams steps aside
The company's programming generated more than 700 million viewing hours across platforms during the past year.
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DAZN streaming viewership surges in Germany as soccer season begins
The increase was driven by the start of the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League soccer seasons.
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Local Now launches dedicated hub for live news on Hurricane Isaias
The free streaming platform is offering coverage from seven local TV stations and Fox Weather via its Tropics Update menu.
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FCC Chairman Carr deflects when asked if televised executions are legal
Legal experts say public executions in the U.S. violate international treaties, but broadcasting one that is streamed by the government is more of a legal gray area.
PBS adds France 24 English to digital streaming lineup
PBS member stations across the country will have access to France 24 news programming and can offer a live simulcast of France 24 English via broadcast and streaming.
Fox Weather plans continuous Hurricane Isaias coverage, simulcasts on cable networks
Coverage from Fox Weather of Hurricane Isaias will stream on free platforms, air on broadcast TV and simulcast on Fox News and Fox Business.
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Appeals court rejects FCC bid to delay decision on political advertising rates
The Fourth Circuit issued two separate 2-1 orders denying requests from the FCC and Republican congressional committees.
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Tetris comes to Volkswagen vehicles through AirConsole gaming partnership
Drivers whose cars are in park will be able to play variations of Tetris, including the classic game and a battle mode.
DAZN looks to scale U.S. sports business through local, regional deals
The streamer has been acquiring local television rights to NBA games and other sports franchises over the past few years as it pushes its way into the U.S. market.
Nielsen preparing new cross-platform measurement solution
The announcement follows criticism from broadcasters and media companies about Nielsen's ability to accurately measure streaming audiences.
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