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Rakuten TV launches app for PlayStation 5 consoles
Rakuten TV has made its free, ad-supported streaming TV app available on PlayStation 5 consoles in Europe.

DirecTV wades into FCC dispute over WADL sale to Nexstar-controlled Mission
Exclusive: A low-rated Detroit TV station is at the center of a big fight at the FCC that has pitted Nexstar Media against several industry groups.

Pluto TV to debut in Australia, New Zealand in August
Paramount Global's free streaming service is coming to Australia and New Zealand.

Yahoo chooses Brightcove for streaming products
Yahoo has signed an agreement with Brightcove to support various streaming-related products across its websites and apps.

Ampere: Ad-supported streaming tiers gaining popularity
A new report from Ampere Analysis says ad-supported streaming services could generate $10 billion in revenue by 2027.

Sky rolls out upgraded operating system for streaming devices, smart TVs
Comcast's Sky Group is updating the operating system that powers its streaming set-top boxes and smart television sets.

Cable TV group opposes ‘all-in’ pricing proposal at FCC, citing high bills
A consortium representing small and rural cable operators claims customers will be "troubled" to learn the real cost of their television service.

Charter says Xumo TV is ‘video platform of choice’
Executives at Charter say Xumo TV will be their platform of choice for video sales in the future.

Hulu adds Sony’s Get TV to live service
Hulu with Live TV has added Sony's Get TV to its base package of channels.

Virgin Media begins offering streaming channels to cable customers
Virgin Media will add a number of free streaming channels to its cable and streaming set-top boxes.

Frontier launches NFL Sunday Ticket discount through YouTube TV
Frontier broadband customers who subscribe to YouTube TV can get a $100 discount on NFL Sunday Ticket through August 21st.
