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

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France’s M6, Paramount’s Pluto TV announce streaming pact

The pact involves content, editorial initiatives and advertising sales, which will benefit both sides.

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DirecTV adds FAST channels from A+E Networks

DirecTV and A+E Networks have expanded their distribution agreement to include around a dozen FAST channels.

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Fox & Friends co-host to interview former First Lady Melania Trump

Former First Lady Melania Trump has agreed to a sit-down interview with the Fox News Channel's Ainsley Earhardt, the network said on Monday.

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YouTube increases price for YouTube Premium in Europe

YouTube is raising the price of its individual and family Premium memberships in several European countries.

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Google TV to aggregate sports streams through “Live” tab

Professional and college sports airing through apps like ESPN Plus, YouTube TV and Sling TV will be recommended through the content menu.

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DirecTV adds Allentown-based indie WFMZ to streaming services

Pay television provider DirecTV has added a Pennsylvania news leader to its Internet-based services.

The Xite app offers curated music video playlists. (Courtesy image)

Xite brings music video app to Android TV

Xite is launching its connected TV app on the Android TV operating system in several more countries.

A Sky television retail outlet in Manchester, England as it appeared in April 2022. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

Sky apologizes after TVs, streaming devices fail to work

Sky Glass TV and Sky Stream users are reporting issues with their devices; Sky has recommended a device recovery as a solution.

Big 12 Conference, Gray Media launch free streaming channel

The channel, called Big 12 Studios, will feature game replays, in-game footage, highlights and related programming.

The logo of Start TV. (Graphic designed by The Desk)

Weigel, Paramount multicast network Start TV lands on DirecTV

Weigel Broadcasting and Paramount Global's joint venture multicast network Start TV has launched on DirecTV's pay television platform.

Fox News Channel host Greg Gutfeld. (Courtesy photo)

Trump appearance on Gutfeld! pulls 4.9 million viewers to Fox News

Gutfeld! earned its highest ratings ever thanks to an appearance by former President Donald Trump.

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Jane Wells to retire from CNBC after 26 years

CNBC's Los Angeles-based correspondent Jane Wells is retiring from the financial news channel after nearly three decades.

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