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British lawmakers set new rules for smart devices sold in country
Smart devices like Amazon's line of voice-activated speakers will have to adhere to new rules meant to increase security.
Paramount misses on revenue, TV business sees lift from Super Bowl during Q1
Paramount Global's CEO Bob Bakish will depart from the company on Tuesday; the company missed revenue estimates during Q1, but beat on earnings.
Comcast to raise price of Peacock before Olympics
Want to stream Peacock content without ads? Be prepared to pay $14 per month for the privilege.
TCL to distribute three Hearst-programmed streaming channels
TCL has inked a distribution agreement with Hearst Television to bring three of their channels to the FAST platform TCL TV Plus.
Cox Media stations return to Dish Network after 17-month dispute
Around a dozen stations are now available to Dish Network customers in Cox Media-served markets.
SportsNet Pittsburgh launches direct-to-consumer streaming TV service
SNP 360 offers live access to Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins games for $18 per month.
Charter sees 392,000 cable TV disconnects during Q1
CEO Chris Winfrey affirmed "short term market challenges," but said Charter still offers compelling products to consumers.
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts pay increased to $35.5 million in 2023
Despite challenges in the TV and broadband space, Comcast's top executive is still making bank.
CBS Sports launches Champions League streaming channel
CBS Sports is rolling out a new free streaming television channel dedicated to the UEFA Champions League.
Mattel partners with Samsung for 3 FAST content channels
The channels are launching later this year, and will be placed in a dedicated "Kids" section on Samsung TV Plus.
Scripps News relaunches website, refreshes mobile and streaming apps
The new Scripps News mobile app offers more personalized news features, including push alerts across news, weather and sports stories.
Local Now adds six BBC FAST channels to streaming service
The channels added to Local Now include BBC Game Shows, BBC Impossible and BBC Top Gear, among others.