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Televisa seeks acquisition of some Univision assets
Grupo Televisa is holding discussions about a possible merger of assets with American broadcaster Univision, according to a report.
SiriusXM debuts Disney Hits channel
SiriusXM has launched a new channel dedicated to hit songs from Disney films and television shows.
Discovery Plus lands Gordon Ramsay shows through All3Media deal
More than 100 hours of Gordon Ramsay-fronted content will be heading to Discovery Plus under a new deal that includes reality-based programming distributed by All3Media.
Nuvyyo rolling out fix for Daylight Saving bug in Tablo devices
A new firmware update has been released to address a Daylight Saving Time-related glitch on Tablo devices.
Amazon to release new voice remote with Fire TV devices in April
Amazon confirmed this week that it will soon release updated versions of its Fire TV devices to include a new Alexa-enabled voice remote.
T-Mobile won’t change Binge On perk after California net neutrality rule
T-Mobile says it has no plans to change its Binge On feature that allows some subscribers to stream video without counting against data caps.
Philo continues partnership with Best Buy, launches new trial deal
Streaming television service Philo is extending a partnership with electronics retailer Best Buy by offering customers a new trial deal.
AT&T complains to ad group about Boost, Comcast wireless claims
Boost Mobile and Comcast will modify their advertising with respect to each company's wireless phone offerings after AT&T complained the ads were misleading.
Nuvyyo releases new four-tuner Tablo DVR with HDMI support
Canadian television hardware maker Nuvyyo has released a new version of its Tablo DVR that features four tuners and plugs right into the back of a TV set.
SiriusXM’s latest satellite a “total loss” in space
SiriusXM's newest satellite has been declared a total loss after it suffered from several failures during a series of in-orbit tests earlier this year.
New Android TV stick bearing Walmart’s Onn brand surfaces
Documents filed with federal regulators on Monday offered a sneak peek at a new Android TV device that is being designed by Walmart's in-house electronics brand Onn.
Peacock to offer every episode of “The Office” free for one week
From March 18 to March 24, all episodes of "The Office" will be free to stream with ads on Peacock.