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Dolby announces new Dolby Vision 2 standard
Dolby Laboratories has unveiled Dolby Vision 2, its next-generation picture quality technology for television and other entertainment devices, the company announced on Tuesday.
NFL says Nielsen measurement tools inadequate, but improving
The NFL has experimented with alternative measurement solutions that compete with Nielsen.
Walmart adds Peacock Premium to Walmart Plus membership
Streamers will have the option to choose between complementary access to Peacock Premium and Paramount Plus every 90 days.
John Malone wanted CNN, Fox News parent companies to merge
Merger talks were held in 2024, but no one could figure out how to make CNN and Fox News work together.
Comcast’s Sky Sports secures landmark NFL rights deal
Sky Group has struck a new three-year deal with the National Football League (NFL) that expands the number of live American football games available on its pay TV platform.
FCC rejects calls for cable-like regulatory fees on broadband providers
The FCC says it doesn't have the budget or the manpower to enforce new regulatory fees on other sectors.
One America News gets early launch on YouTube TV
Two channels owned by Herring Networks have made their way to YouTube TV a bit earlier than expected.
Tablo introduces offline mode for 4th-generation DVRs
Technology developer Nuvyyo has introduced an offline mode for its fourth-generation Tablo digital video recorders, the company announced on Friday.
YouTube TV, Fox avert blackout with new distribution agreement
Fox and YouTube TV have reached a new deal that keeps Fox's broadcast and cable networks on the service for a few more years.
Gray Media to simulcast Dallas Stars games from Victory Plus
Gray Media will air 17 Dallas Stars games from Victory Plus across 15 markets in Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana during the 2025-26 season.
CBS News picks Kim Harvey to lead “CBS Evening News”
CBS News has appointed Kim Harvey as the new executive producer of the “CBS Evening News,” the network announced Thursday.
DirecTV streaming adds Weigel’s WCIU for Chicago subscribers
DirecTV's streaming subscribers in the Chicago area now have access to Weigel Broadcasting's independent station WCIU.