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DirecTV adds EarthxTV channel to satellite, streaming platforms
DirecTV has reached a distribution agreement with the environment-focused documentary channel EarthxTV, which is now available on satellite and streaming.
Xumo to debut new set-top box this year
The Xumo Stream Box will be offered to Comcast's broadband Internet customers first, according to a report.
Paramount files countersuit against WBD over ‘South Park’ rights
Paramount has counter-sued Warner Bros Discovery, alleging the media company hasn't paid $50 million in licensing rights for "South Park."
Twitter bans Wired reporter over hacking story
The banishment of Dell Cameron to the digital equivalent of purgatory is the latest assault on reporters by Twitter.
ESPN could start issuing pink slips next week
The layoffs are part of a broader cost-reduction strategy at parent Walt Disney Company, and could affect key on-air talent.
YouTube TV clarifies features, limitations for NFL Sunday Ticket
NFL Sunday Ticket will allow two streams at one time and include a multi-screen feature that allows watching several games from one device.
Philo adds USA Today Channel
The channel is available in the "Free channels" section, which requires a subscription.
Frndly TV launches on Vizio smart TV sets
The $7 a month service is now available to millions of Vizio TV users without a separate streaming device.
Amazon apps to distribute Fox local news feeds
Local news feeds from Fox TV stations are now available on the Amazon News app and on Amazon Echo Show smart displays.
OutKick sees viewership surge in March, outpacing competitors
The sports and pop culture brand saw more than 52 million minutes of content streamed in March, a year-over-year increase of 152 percent. [EXCLUSIVE]
Standard General says it won’t cut TEGNA jobs for 3 years
The concession comes as Standard General's deal to acquire TEGNA appears to be falling apart.
CBC quits Twitter over errant profile label
Canada's public broadcaster says the "government-funded" label, which now includes the number "69," is erroneous.