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DirecTV Stream raising prices weeks after Nexstar deal
The price increase is meant to help DirecTV Stream "remain competitive in the marketplace," according to a notice sent to customers.
Feds return some items seized from Florida journalist
Prosecutors agreed to return a laptop and hard drive to former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke, but are still keeping custody of his other items.
Amazon starts selling subscription-free Tablo DVR
The fourth-generation Tablo DVR marries free broadcast TV channels with dozens of free-to-access streaming content feeds.
Philo adds new streaming channels from Sony, Tastemade
Philo has added seven new streaming content channels, including five owned by Sony Pictures Television.
Anna Priest tapped to lead Paramount Plus in UK
Paramount has promoted Anna Priest, its former chief marketing officer in the UK, to oversee Paramount Plus in the territory.
Charter, Comcast unveil new Xumo Stream Box
The Xumo Stream Box will be offered first to Spectrum Internet customers — and could come with a price tag after the first year.
AT&T explores ways to offload DirecTV, report says
AT&T may sell some or all of its stake in DirecTV as it looks to exit the traditional video business, according to a new report published by Bloomberg.
Next TV quietly changes story on patent dispute involving LG
The story included a headline that speculated Sony and Samsung might follow LG's lead in pulling support for NextGen TV.
WBD raising price of Discovery Plus ad-free plan
WBD has increased the price of Discovery Plus for the first time since the service debuted in 2021.
FCC hits Dish Network with $150,000 fine over “space debris”
The FCC says Dish must pay a $150,000 fine for failing to move its Echostar VII satellite out of orbit as required.
ATSC exec says rumors of Samsung, Sony dropping NextGen TV tuners are unfounded
Two recent news articles speculated Sony and Samsung might follow LG's lead in removing NextGen TV tuners from future television sets.
Houston sports teams acquire AT&T SportsNet Southwest from WBD
Two Houston-area pro sports teams have acquired the regional sports channel AT&T SportsNet Southwest from Warner Bros Discovery.