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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
ViacomCBS introduces Nickelodeon-themed smartwatch for kids
ViacomCBS has licensed the Nickelodeon brand name to an Israeli company for a new smartwatch targeted to kids.
YouTube TV removes Newsy as service transitions to broadcast
YouTube TV announced on Wednesday it will drop the digital-centric news channel Newsy from its lineup.
Comcast CEO weighed idea of acquiring Roku
Comcast's CEO considered acquiring Roku as part of a streaming TV growth strategy, according to a report.
Prende TV to relaunch with free, premium tiers
Univision says it will expand its Prende TV streaming service to include a new premium tier at some point next year.
No plans to offer ad-supported Disney Plus, CEO says
Disney's chief executive said there are no plans to offer a cheaper, ad-supported version of Disney Plus in the future.
Advertisers part ways with GB News
Britain's latest news and opinion channel GB News is losing advertisers less than one week after it launched to viewers.
Survey: Cord-cutters want access to lifestyle, knowledge channels
Television viewers who have dropped their expensive cable or satellite TV packages still want access to channels that offer lifestyle and knowledge programming, according to a new survey. The survey carried out by Beta Research in March and published earlier ... Read more
Peacock to stream three upcoming Major League Baseball games
Comcast's streaming television service Peacock will distribute three Major League Baseball (MLB) games later this week.
Scripps launches regional news network for Florida
The E. W. Scripps Company this week launched a new regional news network that will cover the state of Florida.
Dish Network launches website for 5G wireless network
Dish Network unveiled a new website this week that indicates the company is inching closer to launching its 5G service.
KXTV sports anchor Lina Washington heads to Phoenix
Sacramento sports anchor and "Boards for Change" co-founder Lina Washington is leaving for a TV role in Phoenix, Arizona.
AT&T executive confirms plans for CNN Plus streamer
AT&T's chief executive said a CNN Plus streaming service is on the way, and that it's necessary to unlock value ahead of WarnerMedia's merger with Discovery.