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

A billboard in Los Angeles promotes TV shows on the streaming service Starz. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Starz courts A+E Global Media, but no purchase offer on the table

Starz has expressed an interest in acquiring some or all of A+E Global Media, according to a report.

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RTL Group CEO Thomas Rabe to step down in 2026

aThomas Rabe, the Chief Executive Officer of RTL Group, will step down from that role at the European broadcast conglomerate next year.

A WiFi 7-capable Internet router used for Spectrum Internet service. (Courtesy photo)

Charter offering Spectrum Internet free Gig speed boost during Thanksgiving

Charter Communications is giving customers of its Spectrum Internet service faster download speeds during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.

Apple TV distributes MLS Season Pass, which offers streaming access to games from Major League Soccer. (Courtesy image)

Apple to stop charging separate subscription for MLS Season Pass

Apple will stop charging a separate fee for Major League Soccer games next year, according to a report.

The Me TV logo is displayed on a TV set. (Logo courtesy Weigel Broadcasting, Graphic by The Desk)

Weigel brings MeTV back to Dish Network — but with a catch

Weigel has expanded its distribution agreement with Dish to include multicast networks like MeTV on the satellite platform.

Beasley Media business woes extend into Q3

Beasley Media continued to experience pains in the traditional broadcasting sector as ad dollars shift from radio toward connected audio products.

Eligible BMW and Mini vehicles have access to Paramount Plus content through in-dash infotainment systems. (Courtesy image)

Paramount to raise price of Paramount Plus in January

Executives justified the cost adjustment by citing Paramount's investment in more premium sports, including UFC.

The London-based studio of Sky News. (Photo courtesy Sky Group/Comcast, Graphic by The Desk)

Sky News to use AI platforms developed by Washington Post

Sky News partnered with the Washington Post's Arc XP to power its five-year digital transformation initiative, Sky News 2030.

A Sky Glass smart television set equipped with a Sky Live camera. (Image courtesy Comcast)

Comcast’s Sky to stop offering Sky Live service in December

Customers with Sky Live cameras will be able to use the platform until it closes for good in December.

A T-Mobile retail store in Missouri. (Photo courtesy Wave7 Research)

T-Mobile adds Paramount Plus streaming perk to home Internet

The company is relaunching its home Internet plans with three tiers of service, including one that offers streaming perks.

The Google TV streamer brings Android TV to ordinary television sets, coupled with a smart home hub. (Courtesy image)

Google starts integrating smart assistant Gemini into Google TV Streamer box

Google is bringing its Gemini smart assistant to the Google TV Streamer this week.

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Spectrum News launches new regional news network in Georgia

Spectrum News has launched a new regional news chanle for its TV subscribers in Georgia.

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