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Google will incorporate free linear channels into Google TV
Currently, only Google's own YouTube TV and Dish Network's Sling TV are supported by the "live" feature on Google TV devices.
Scripps says Newsy will hit 90 percent of broadcast market
Newsy will also offer a new content lineup when it relaunches on broadcast television in October.
YouTube TV adds Univision, rolls out Spanish package
YouTube TV has added Univision and two other Spanish channels to its core programming lineup.
T-Mobile to identify fast connections with “5G UC” label on phones
T-Mobile will soon help customers learn when they are connected to the company's fastest wireless spectrum.
Fox looks to shake up weather with new streaming channel
Fox Corporation is hoping to replicate its success in the fields of general entertainment, news and sports with the launch of a new FAST channel dedicated to weather.
Haystack News debuts pop-up channel for California Recall election
Haystack News has launched a pop-up channel dedicated to providing live coverage and on-demand news reports of the California Recall election.
Facebook gave VIPs space to break rules, report says
A system designed to scrutinize the content of high-profile Facebook users instead gave VIPs a blank check to behave badly.
Former MGM exec believes Amazon will license studio’s films to other companies
A former MGM executive says the studio's library of content is too old and small for Amazon to not consider licensing out shows and movies.
SiriusXM could sunset Sirius platform by mid-decade, CEO says
The company continues to push its new IP-enabled SiriusXM 360L radios on carmakers, with SiriusXM-ready radios using the XM platform.
Fubo TV strikes deal to bring Root Sports to streamers
Fubo TV says it has reached an agreement with Root Sports to bring the live regional sports channel to its service.
Amazon unveils new TV sets, including one built in-house
Amazon unveiled its newest line of smart television sets on Thursday, including one that is designed and built by the tech company itself.
SiriusXM launches handful of free, ad-supported channels
SiriusXM is offering a handful of free, ad-supported channels on its satellite radio service.