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Android 13 begins rolling out to Google TV developers
Android 13 for TV is now available to developers, with a consumer rollout possible in the coming months.
Skyview starts to recover from security incident
Officials at Skyview Networks said it will bring its Internet-based XDS receiver online on Wednesday after a security incident caused it to go down for more than a week.
SiriusXM launches Super Bowl pop-up channel
SiriusXM has launched a satellite and streaming radio channel dedicated to coverage of Super Bowl LVII from Phoenix.
Roku announces new partnership with DoorDash
Roku users can now grab six free months of DoorDash's premium delivery service DashPass as part of a new partnership between the two brands.
Amazon offers rare discount on Roku Ultra streaming player
Amazon is offering the Roku Ultra for just $70, down from the normal price of $100, just in time for the big Super Bowl game.
Fubo TV denies it fired employee for taking paternity leave
A lawyer representing Fubo TV says the streaming TV company didn't fire a former employee for taking parental leave as allowed under the law.
Paramount: No decision on Kevin Costner’s future at Yellowstone
Executives at Paramount have denied a report that claims star actor Kevin Costner is leaving the hit cable series Yellowstone.
Tom Brady to join Fox Sports in 2024
Tom Brady will take a year off before joining Fox Sports as an on-air analyst in 2024.
Broadcast industry mixed on FTC proposal to ban non-competes
A federal proposal to ban non-compete clauses has generated mixed reactions from executives and talent in the broadcast industry.
Sinclair says diginets will reach 2.4 million homes
Sinclair says three of its diginets inked distribution deals that will put them in front of 2.4 million more viewers across the country.
DirecTV said money, not politics, guided decision over Newsmax
DirecTV says it is open to adding Newsmax once again, as long as the conservative commentary channel drops its demand for retransmission fees.
Frndly TV adds Movies!, several other new channels
Frndly TV has added several channels, including Movies!, Grit, Ion, Ion Mystery and Cowboy Way, to its budget streaming service.