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News Brief

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

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.

FIRST TO REPORT
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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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WCYB meteorologist Dave Dierks to retire after four decades on-air

WCYB's first meteorologist Dave Dierks will retire from the station in August 2026.

Volleyball stock photo.

Scripps Sports gets rights to Major League Volleyball championship

Scripps has announced a new deal this week to bring the championship series from Major League Volleyball to Ion in 2026.

An AT&T storefront in Missouri. (Photo courtesy Jeff Moore, Wave7 Research)

Review board says AT&T should modify iPhone 16 Pro marketing spot

The NARB has affirmed the NAD's order on an AT&T promotion that misrepresented who was eligible for an iPhone 16 Pro "on us."

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The Trade Desk revenue grows 18 percent on strong advertiser demand

The Trade Desk saw strong interest in its advertising technology solutions during the third quarter of the year.

EARNINGS REPORT
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ESPN Bet to close, sports network forges partnership with DraftKings

ESPN Bet is winding down after the network ended its 10-year deal with Penn Entertainment earlier than expected.

The logo of sports-centric streaming service Fubo. (Courtesy logo, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Fubo launches “Channel Store” platform for add-on subscriptions

Fubo is now offering subscriptions to third-party services within its own app.

The Stream TV Evo Force 1 Box combines Android TV with the power of TiVo's content recommendation engine. (Photo courtesy Digital Evolution)

TiVo parent Xperi to cut 250 jobs in restructuring plan

Xperi says the layoffs will result in annual savings of $30 million to $35 million.

The logo of Movies Anywhere. (Image courtesy Walt Disney Company, Graphic by The Desk)

Google, YouTube pull Movies Anywhere support amid ongoing spat with Disney

The decision comes amid an ongoing business fight between Google and Movies Anywhere parent Disney involving YouTube TV.

A USA Today newspaper vending machine in Paris, France.

Gannett rebrands to USA Today Company

Gannett is rebranding its entire print and digital operation to USA Today Company, starting later this month.

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