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

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Prime Video to use AI tools for dubbed audio tracks

Amazon says it is using artificial intelligence tools to create dubbed audio soundtracks that allow Prime Video streamers to watch content in other languages.

Juli Buehler. (Courtesy photo)

WLUK News Director Juli Buehler retiring after 45-year career

Buehler has spent most of her career at the station, serving as its news director since 1995.

Donald Trump appears at an event in 2011.

Fox News, ABC attract highest viewership with Trump prime-time speech to Congress

Fox News and ABC were the top cable news channel and broadcast network respectively with coverage of President Donald Trump's prime-time address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, according to Nielsen ratings.

The properties of A+E Global Media include the flagship A&E, the History Channel, Lifetime and Vice TV, among others. (Courtesy image, Graphic by The Desk)

A+E Networks rebrands to A+E Global Media

The change is intended to spotlight the company's multi-platform distribution efforts.

Reporters from KTLA-TV and other news channels at a press conference in 2014. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, remixed by The Desk)

Viewpoint: Can local TV news still matter?

In his inaugural column for the website TVND, semi-retired TV news veteran Kirk Varner makes the case that local TV news matters now more than ever.

By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
The logo of Warner Bros Discovery-owned Max. (Courtesy logo, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Warner Bros Discovery to relaunch Blu TV as Max in Turkey

WBD says it will replace its streaming service Blu TV with its cornerstone service Max in Turkey.

A booth for the ABC broadcast network at San Diego Comic-Con in 2018.

Disney gets creative in counting Oscars ceremony audience

Disney has gotten creative in claiming a year-over lift in Oscars viewership by counting those who watched some of the awards ceremony on their phones, tablets and PCs.

The logo of C15 Studios set against the backdrop of a Formula 1 race.

C15 Studio brings FAST channels to Plex

The company programs channels on behalf of Formula 1, One Championship and Triton Poker, among others.

(Photo by Ted Pio Roda / Handout)

Scripps Sports reveals plans for NWSL games in 2025

The new season of the National Women's Soccer League will kick off on the E. W. Scripps Company's Ion TV starting later this month.

The Crystal Awards honors the radio industry's long-term commitment to community service. Pictured: KSTP won the Crystal Heritage Award in 2024. (Courtesy photo)

NAB announces Crystal Radio Award winners for 2025

The Crystal Radio Awards honors a radio station's year-round commitment to community service.

The logos of Ticker News and Tugo TV. (Courtesy logos, Graphic by The Desk)

Ticker News expands distribution on Tugo TV

Tugo TV offers live news and faith-based entertainment in the United States and Canada.

Sabrina Soto Show promotional graphic.

Samsung first to debut HGTV alum Sabrina Soto’s new show

Interior designer Sabrina Soto has launched a new series on The Design Network, and Samsung TV Plus is the first to debut the first 10 episodes.

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