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Pluto TV launches more BBC content streams in Europe
Paramount Global's free streaming service Pluto TV is adding more linear content channels from the BBC.
Local TV relaunches stations under Talk brand
Local TV has affixed its "Talk" brand to eight of its local television stations in the United Kingdom.
NextGen TV goes live in New York City
Viewers in the largest local TV market in the country now have access to six NextGen TV channels.
CBC Radio stops offering time “pips” as listeners move to streaming
The CBC has stopped broadcasting daily time updates on its flagship radio station after providing the signal for more than 80 years.
Mediacom to offer Xumo boxes to Internet subscribers
Mediacom has become the first broadband provider to offer the Xumo Stream Box beyond the Charter-Comcast joint venture.
Paramount to shut down Showtime Sports by end of year
The company will see through its planned boxing and mixed martial arts programming through December.
YouTube TV to improve service before pursuing more sports deals, CEO says
Company wants to build on its partnership with the NFL, which includes NFL Sunday Ticket, CEO Neal Mohan affirmed.
Google TV FAST platform grows to over 100 free streaming channels
New channels added to the Google TV section over the last several months include music streams and international content.
T-Mobile may walk back strategy of moving customers to higher-priced plans
T-Mobile may be walking back a controversial plan to move some long-time customers to more-expensive service tiers.
NAB takes Fox’s side in fight over WTXF broadcast license
The NAB has called on the FCC to toss out a petition that challenges the license renewal application for a Fox-owned TV station.
Beasley warned of delisting from NASDAQ over falling stock price
Beasley has become the latest radio broadcaster to receive a warning letter from NASDAQ over potential delisting for non-compliance.
TIME launches free, ad-supported channel on Amazon’s Freevee
TIME Magazine has joined a growing list of print publishers to launch a free streaming television channel.