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TCL brings Google Gemini to new models of smart TVs
TCL and Google are hoping the integration of Gemini will convince streamers to leave their smart TVs on throughout the day.
Charter repositions business around new pay TV packages
A Charter executive said the inclusion of streaming apps in Spectrum TV packages help differentiate its cable TV service in a growing sea of streaming competitors.
Judge dismisses Newsmax case against Fox News
The dismissal was on procedural grounds; Newsmax will have an opportunity to refile its case against Fox.
PBS issues pink slips after federal funding cuts
PBS, the country’s largest public television programming distributor, is laying off dozens of employees nearly two months after lawmakers voted to deprive the outlet of hundreds of millions of dollars in grants. In a memo to station managers on Thursday, ... Read more
DirecTV expands “MySports” package to include more broadcast stations
Independently-owned ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates are joining a wide number of Fox stations and affiliates available through the plan.
WBD rebrands some HBO, Cinemax cable channels
Three HBO channels and three Cinemax channels are getting new names.
Paramount ends remote working, tells employees to return to offices
The top executive at Paramount has effectively ended the company's flexible, pandemic-era remote working structure and has ordered most employees to return to their offices five days a week.
NewsNation gains new viewers in August
Nexstar Media Group's cable news outlet NewsNation continued to grow its audience in August, with the network seeing sharp year-over gains in total day viewership
Fox News dominates cable ratings in summer TV book
Fox News remained the most-watched television network in August, extending a run that began in late June and carried through the summer
Gracenote launches Video MCP Server to improve search and discovery
The product will hook into connected TV platforms and streaming apps first, and allow users to search across TV shows, films and live events based on various criteria.
Dish cuts 500 workers at Boost Mobile after spectrum sale to AT&T
The job cuts were the direct result of Echostar's spectrum sale to AT&T following pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Scott Hanson says NFL RedZone will have commercials
The 2025 season will be the first in years to feature absolutely no commercial-free football.