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Disney offers peek into ESPN earnings for first time
Disney has offered a peek into ESPN's earnings for the first time, and says the sports network's revenue and expenses will be disclosed in future earnings reports.
Dish sues eight companies over streaming tech patents
Eight separate companies have been on the receiving end of patent lawsuits filed in federal court by pay TV provider Dish Network.
Netflix to raise subscription prices in U.S., U.K., France
Netflix is raising the price of its streaming video service. Again.
Netflix continues subscriber growth during third quarter of 2023
Netflix gained paying subscribers in every region where it operates, according to its latest quarterly earnings report released on Wednesday.
DAZN app to come pre-installed on VIDAA-powered smart TVs
The DAZN sports app will come pre-installed on VIDAA smart TVs under a new multi-year agreement with the streaming developer.
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.