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Roku launches Soccer Zone portal ahead of FIFA World Cup tournament
The Soccer Zone includes access to live matches played on Fox One and Peacock (Telemundo), in addition to clips, match stats and other data.
Fox Weather readies audio simulcast on SiriusXM
The simulcast replaces The Weather Channel, and will be available for free on streaming and satellite radio platforms during weather-related emergencies.
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TuneIn adds 41 commercial-free channels from StingRay
The new commercial-free music streams, available to TuneIn Premium subscribers, cover various genres like rock, hip-hop, jazz and pop.
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IAB Tech Lab releases guidelines to address AI crawlers, bots
The framework complements the CoMP API by outlining business strategies for controlling automated access to content.
MRC reaffirms accreditation for Nielsen’s Big Data + Panels currency
The MRC said it is satisfied Nielsen has addressed points made in a March marketplace update that expressed concern about some of the intelligence firm's methodologies.
Security researchers say Trump Mobile exposed customer data online
Trump Mobile accidentally exposed non-sensitive personal information of potentially thousands of customers who pre-ordered its flagship smartphone.
Ampere: Streamers waiting longer for return of hit shows
The average gap between seasons of scripted streaming originals grew from 12 months in 2020 to 21 months in 2025.
Ampere Analysis acquires PlumResearch, accepts investment from Goldenpeak
Goldenpeak’s investment in Ampere Analysis will fund expansion, including Ampere’s acquisition of PlumResearch.
DIRECTV to raise prices on slimmer, genre-based packages
DIRECTV is raising the price of some genre-based packages starting in mid-June, a move likely tied to higher programming-related costs.
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NewsNation launches new Chicago studio as part of podcast push
NewsNation is expanding its digital-first offerings with the launch of several new shows, plus the development of a digital-first studio in Chicago.
Roku adds Fox One to subscription platform ahead of FIFA World Cup tournament
Roku has added Fox One to its premium subscription marketplace available through The Roku Channel app; the service costs $20 per month.
Cox Media to pay $880,000 to settle FTC probe over AI-powered targeted ad tool
Cox Media has agreed to settle a Federal Trade Commission probe over its marketing of AI-powered tools used to monitor conversations and deliver targeted ads.