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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.

Streaming options abound for 2023 NBA Finals

The finals will be available on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV this year, which are carried on a wide variety of afforable streaming TV services.

Parler goes offline temporarily after sale to Starboard

Parler has temporarily shut down after its parent company, Parlement Technologies, was sold to digital media firm Starboard this week.

The Slovakia men's national hockey team competes against the Czech Republic men's national hockey team in 2014. (Photo by Ivan Aivanova)

Slovak national broadcaster launches new sports channel

Slovakia's national broadcaster has launched an online sports channel to bring more live events to sports fans there.

An Amazon Echo Show 10 device. (Photo courtesy Amazon, Graphic by The Desk)

Sling TV launches on some Amazon Echo Show devices

Sling TV is now available on some Amazon Echo Show smart screen devices, the company said this week.

An AT&T retail store.

NCTC, AT&T partner to offer wireless service through small cable companies

NCTC has struck a deal with AT&T that will allow smaller cable operators to offer wireless phone service.

The logo of Dish Network's Sling Freestream service. (Graphic by The Desk)

Sling Freestream adds 9 more channels to service

Sling Freestream has added nine new linear content channels, the company announced on Thursday.

NPR goes dark on Twitter over errant “state-affiliated’ label

NPR has stopped posting content to Twitter after objecting to a "state-affiliated media" label that was affixed to its main profile.

The new Gemini set-top box works seamlessly between DirecTV satellite and streaming television. (Image courtesy DirecTV, Graphic by The Desk)

DirecTV rolls out new Gemini set-top box

DirecTV has refreshed its set-top hardware with a new Android TV box called Gemini.

The wordmark of broadcaster Sinclair, Inc. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube TV to offer more channels from Sinclair

Sinclair and YouTube TV have renewed their carriage agreement, with the streaming service returning Tennis Channel to its lineup.

(Photo by Mike Sievert, T-Mobile U.S.; Graphic by The Desk)

T-Mobile shuffles executive roles ahead of retirements

T-Mobile has promoted two executives to new roles as the company prepares to say goodbye to two others who are retiring.

Google incorporates more free channels into TV platform

Google is rolling out an updated version of its Google TV interface that will see hundreds of free television streams added to the platform.

The skyline of Houston, Texas. (Photo by Trace Hudson)

Urban One acquiring Cox Media radio stations in Houston

Urban One says it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with rival Cox Media Group to acquire four Houston-area radio stations.

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