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Tablo brings Apple TV support to fourth-gen device
The Tablo app for Apple TV is now available to users of the fourth-generation DVR, parent companies Nuvyyo and Scripps said on Wednesday.
Fubo adds channels from Family Entertainment Television
Family Entertainment Television has inked a distribution agreement that brings its two channels to Fubo.
Diamond Sports to drop most Major League Baseball TV deals
Diamond Sports Group will sunset most of its telecast agreements with Major League Baseball.
Charter’s Spectrum TV customers to get free Peacock
Charter's Spectrum TV customers will continue to have access to NBC-owned cable channels and get Peacock included with their service.
Broadcast, streaming networks to simulcast CBS News VP debate
The CBS News vice presidential debate will be widely available on broadcast TV, cable news channels and free streaming platforms.
Local Now adds three new CBS News streams
"Entertainment Tonight," "60 Minutes FAST" and "Entertainment Tonight" have landed on the free, ad-supported streaming TV platform.
Sinclair’s NewsOn develops Apple Vision Pro news app
Sinclair and Mindgrub have launched an immersive streaming news app for the Apple Vision Pro, the companies announced on Tuesday.
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Sinclair, Inc. (press release)
CNN erects a paywall on its U.S.-based website
CNN will ask web visitors in the United States to pay $4 per month after reading a handful of articles for free, the company affirmed in a memo on Tuesday.
Philo rolls out brand refresh, new tagline
"A better way to TV" is core to the wallet-friendly streaming service's identity.
Disney says DirecTV misunderstood “clean slate” clause
The entertainment giant says the FCC should toss the pay TV provider's good faith complaint, because it involves a routine term to resolve and prevent litigation.
AT&T to sell remaining stake in DirecTV to private equity firm
The company expects to see an influx of cash to the tune of nearly $8 billion from the sale of its 70 percent stake in the pay TV business.
The Weather Channel, Fox Weather see high viewership during Hurricane Helene
Fox Weather and The Weather Channel offered rolling coverage of Hurricane Helene's landfall last week.