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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Fubo adds channels from Family Entertainment Television
Family Entertainment Television has inked a distribution agreement that brings its two channels to Fubo.
CBS, Fox News see high viewership with VP debate
The CBS News Vice Presidential Debate drew a high amount of interest to broadcast network and cable television on Tuesday.
New round of Disney layoffs impact workers at ABC TV stations
Disney has sent layoff notices to around 75 workers at ABC News and its local ABC television stations.
Broadcast, streaming networks to simulcast CBS News VP debate
The CBS News vice presidential debate will be widely available on broadcast TV, cable news channels and free streaming platforms.
KCRA news director adds oversight of KSWB, KOAT to duties
Derek Schnell will lead the three stations as a regional news director, parent company Hearst Television announced on Tuesday.
Local Now adds three new CBS News streams
"Entertainment Tonight," "60 Minutes FAST" and "Entertainment Tonight" have landed on the free, ad-supported streaming TV platform.
SiriusXM launches Disney Jr. Radio on streaming app
SiriusXM is launching a new kid-friendly channel called Disney Jr. Radio, which will be exclusive to its streaming radio app.
Sinclair’s NewsOn develops Apple Vision Pro news app
Sinclair and Mindgrub have launched an immersive streaming news app for the Apple Vision Pro, the companies announced on Tuesday.
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Sinclair, Inc. (press release)
CNN erects a paywall on its U.S.-based website
CNN will ask web visitors in the United States to pay $4 per month after reading a handful of articles for free, the company affirmed in a memo on Tuesday.
Philo rolls out brand refresh, new tagline
"A better way to TV" is core to the wallet-friendly streaming service's identity.
AT&T to sell remaining stake in DirecTV to private equity firm
The company expects to see an influx of cash to the tune of nearly $8 billion from the sale of its 70 percent stake in the pay TV business.
The Weather Channel, Fox Weather see high viewership during Hurricane Helene
Fox Weather and The Weather Channel offered rolling coverage of Hurricane Helene's landfall last week.