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LG Electronics rolls out new version of WebOS Hub
LG Electronics has rolled out a new version of its WebOS Hub, the connected TV operating system that LG licenses to third party device manufacturers.
IAB releases digital advertising invoice API specs for public comment
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) this week released its new Digital Advertising Invoice API Specifications for public comment.
FCC Commissioner Gomez meets with TV networks during West Coast trip
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez wrapped up a West Coast visit by meeting with leading TV industry executives.
Alhurra calls out USAGM over funding cuts
The Arabic-language satellite TV channel said the federal agency is "illegally withholding" Congressionally-approved funds for its broadcast operations.
Byron Allen settles advertising lawsuit against McDonald’s
Byron Allen has settled his year-long legal battle with McDonald's over its alleged refusal to advertise on Black-owned television channels.
Scripps will keep WNBA games under new multi-year agreement
Scripps Sports will continue to offer WNBA games for a few more years as part of a renewed partnership with the league announced on Friday.
LG maintains global dominance in OLED TVs
LG Electronics maintained its global dominance as the largest seller of OLED television sets for the 12th year in a row, the South Korean company announced this week.
Winners of 2025 StreamTV Show Awards announced
LG Electronics, Philo and Spectrum Reach were among the companies honored with awards at the 2025 StreamTV Show in Denver this week.
Newsmax Plus added to Comcast’s streaming, cable boxes
The app, which offers live and on-demand access to Newsmax programming, is now available on X1-powered set-top boxes and the Xumo Stream Box.
Senate likely to confirm Olivia Trusty to FCC next week
The U.S. Senate is likely to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee to fill a vacancy at the FCC next week.
WBD to shut down some HBO, Cinemax multiplex channels
HBO Family and three Cinemax-branded channels will be closed as WBD focuses on spinning out its cable networks business.
House narrowly passes bill to pull public broadcast funding
The bill, which claws back $1.1 billion in public media funding, now heads to the Senate.