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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Audacy launches fully-automated radio station in Denver
The station airs a country music format on a hybrid-digital signal of KQKS, utilizing artificial intelligence software.
SiriusXM unveils new pricing for satellite radio service
SiriusXM's updated satellite radio plans starts with a core package of music channels, with sports, talk and news channels available for separate fees.
TuneIn adds WSKQ-FM to premium audio service
TuneIn is now distributing New York-area station "Mega 97.9" to its premium subscribers.
The Roku Channel adds 10 Local Now streams from Allen Media
The content streams offer around-the-clock local news, weather and other information.
C-SPAN to offer 17 hours of uninterrupted Election Day coverage
The commercial-free coverage will start Election Night and last through Wednesday afternoon, and will be free to stream, no cable or satellite login needed.
Optimum expands channel options with new pay TV packages
The plans, called "Extra TV" and "Everything TV," build on the momentum of budget-conscious "Entertainment TV."
Scripps News unveils plan to cover Election Night
Scripps News will tap into a network of anchors, analysts and regional correspondents for its comprehensive coverage of Election Night, the company confirmed this week.
CW Network partners with Shopsense AI on shoppable ads
A QR code presented during ACC games will allow fans to get game-day essentials and team merchandise.
NewsOn lands on Vizio smart TVs
Sinclair's streaming news service NewsOn is now available to users of Vizio's smart television sets
Sling TV launches discount bundle with Max
Echostar's Sling TV is offering a special bundle when customers purchase Max with Sling Orange or Sling Blue.
CNN to start Election Day coverage on November 3
"Election Day in America" will be available to stream without a cable or satellite subscription.
Paramount Plus launches pop-up channel on Vizio WatchFree Plus
Paramount Plus and Vizio are teaming up on a new pop-up channel through the FAST platform WatchFree Plus.