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Google again at odds with Sinclair over regional sports on YouTube TV
The streaming pay TV service is expected to lose two dozen Fox Sports-branded regional networks in early October.
YouTube TV quietly adds streaming news channel NBC News Now
YouTube TV has quietly added Comcast's streaming-only news channel NBC News Now mere hours before the first presidential debate of 2020 is set to air.
Some Roku devices to get Apple AirPlay support
The move could allow streamers to watch services that aren't supported natively on Roku's platform.
Haystack News to offer dedicated debate verticals
Haystack News will launch dedicated channels with coverage of the presidential and vice-presidential debates, with the first channel launching later this month, the company shared in a news release on Thursday.
Philo inks promotional deal with Best Buy retail, online stores
The move brings greater exposure to the wallet-conscious streaming TV service.
Samsung to bring TV Plus app to phones
The Pluto- and Xumo-powered streaming TV service has proven popular with Samsung smart TV owners.
Paramount Network to shift focus toward movies, miniseries
Paramount Network will rebrand sometime next year and will favor made-for-TV movies, original series and limited-run programs over syndicated content and reality shows.
Report: Quibi explores possible sale of short-form streaming service
The service has found it hard to draw in subscribers — and a sale could be even harder.
Pluto TV readying new Comedy Central Animation channel
The new channel will feature classic episodes of South Park, Drawn Together and Beavis and Butt-Head.
It’s official: Deal reached to bring Peacock to Roku devices
A deal has been reached to bring Comcast's Peacock streaming service to Roku devices, a Comcast executive familiar with the matter confirmed to The Desk on Friday.
Roku to lose NBC apps over Peacock rift
Comcast is expected to pull the NBC app and several local NBC and Telemundo station apps later this week.
SiriusXM launches new CNN-branded channel for original programs
The new channel, called "CNN Originals," will begin airing on the satellite and streaming radio service this Friday.