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"The Nest" is a new digital broadcast network featuring re-runs that will replace Sinclair's "Stadium" sports network later this month. (Courtesy image)

Fubo quietly adds Sinclair digital networks

Fubo has added four entertainment-based digital television networks from Sinclair, Inc.

The logo of Fox News Digital.

Fox News marks another milestone month for social media engagement

Fox News Digital marked another month as the most-engaged news brand on social media across competitive metrics in April.

TCL will distribute three streaming channels programmed by Hearst Television through the TCL TV Plus platform.

Free streaming channel count drops slightly to 1,943, report says

In March, the total number of FAST channels reported by Gavin Bridge was 1,963 — so, who lost 20 channels between then and now?

The logo of British network Channel 4. (Courtesy image)

Channel 4 reports increase in viewership on YouTube

hannel 4 saw a three-fold increase in viewership of its shows on social video platform YouTube

Donald Trump appears at an event in 2011. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr Creative Commons)

Trump media platform Truth Social loses $328 million during Q1

Revenue from advertising was around $770,000; the parent company has enough cash on hand to see through various initiatives, according to its CEO.

A still frame from a promotional video for Charter's Spectrum Mobile telephone service. (Image courtesy Charter Communications, Graphic by The Desk)

Spectrum Mobile offering $2,500 in credits to customers who switch

The credits are designed to offset early termination fees and device installment balances.

Allen Media will use BrightLine technology to power its "Frame" advertising experience across FAST and subscription apps.

Allen Media rolling out “Frame” ads in FAST, subscription streaming products

The Frame ads will be powered by technology provided by BrightLine.

A passenger on a plane streams content from DirecTV. (Courtesy image)

DirecTV Stream launches National Streaming Day deals

DirecTV Stream is rolling out a discount for National Streaming Day that will see the price of its various programming tiers drop by at least $30.

Electric Now is using an AI-powered solution from Topaz Labs to upscale its content, as demonstrated by this still frame from the TV series "Conan the Adventurer." (Courtesy photo)

Electric Now remastering TV series using Topaz Labs AI solution

Electric Now has tapped Topaz Labs to help remaster three television series using an artificial intelligence-powered solution

DAZN is rolling out 10 new FAST channels in partnership with Amagi. (Courtesy image)

DAZN launches 10 new global FAST channels with Amagi

DAZN is launching 10 new free, ad-supported streaming channels in partnership with cloud technology solution Amagi.

A soccer ball inside a stadium. (Stock image, Graphic by The Desk)

UEFA Europa League finals to stream free on Discovery Plus

WBD will stop offering UEFA finals matches on YouTube in the United Kingdom and offer those live events on Discovery Plus for free.

Former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke (inset picture) from an undated social media image.

Judge sets October trial date in Tim Burke hacking case

The preliminary trial date could be delayed as both sides argue over whether certain documents should be protected from public disclosure.

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