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Fandom acquires TV Guide, others from Red Ventures
Fandom has acquired several entertainment publications from Red Ventures, including TV Guide and Cord Cutters News.
Most broadcast stations back online after Florida hurricane
Most Florida-based TV and radio stations are back online after Hurricane Ian impacted the state last week.
Disney, ESPN restored to Dish, Sling under temporary agreement
ESPN, the Disney Channel and other Disney-owned channels are back on Sling TV and Dish Network under a temporary agreement reached late Sunday evening.
Vidgo emerges as cheapest way to stream ESPN without cable
Vidgo has emerged as the cheapest way to stream ESPN and other Disney-owned channels after they were dropped from Dish Network's Sling TV this weekend.
Dish Network, Sling TV lose Disney-owned channels
Disney has pulled its cable and broadcast networks from Dish Network and Sling TV after both sides failed to reach a new carriage agreement.
Iran arrests 28 journalists over coverage of woman’s death, protests
At least 28 journalists were arrested by police over their coverage of the death of an Iranian woman who died in police custody.
Research firm sees ad-supported Netflix dominating by 2027
New research released by Omdia says most global Netflix customers will use the ad-supported version of the service by 2027.
Comcast shifting more services to Sky streaming boxes
Comcast's Sky says it will shift more services to its streaming set-top boxes, but will still support satellites for a few more years.
New Amazon Fire TV Cube model gets discount for Prime members
The new Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming TV device is on sale for $100 when Prime customers use a special code at check-out.
Fox Weather gets carriage on Amazon Freevee, Verizon Fios
Fox Weather has inked a deal that makes the streaming weather network available on Amazon's Freevee service and Verizon Fios.
Comcast restructures Peacock PR department, some executives to leave
Comcast is shuffling its public relations and comms team for Peacock as the streamer struggles to add subscribers.
Cell towers, broadcasters start to return after Hurricane Ian
Phone towers are starting to come back online after Hurricane Ian slammed Florida on Wednesday.