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Articles involving technology companies, hardware, software and industry trends.

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Fubo launches sports-only package at $56 per month

Fubo is returning to its sports roots with the launch of Fubo Sports, a new lower-cost streaming plan centered on live sports channels.

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Accedo to demonstrate AI-powered orchestration platform at IBC

Accedo will debut its AI-powered orchestration tool Compose at IBC, helping streaming services adapt in real time.

Plex offers free, ad-supported movies and TV shows available to stream across a number of supported devices. (Courtesy image)

Plex picks Bitmovin to power video on-demand platform

Plex has chosen to use Bitmovin's technology to power its video on-demand offerings, the companies said on Friday.

Cleeng Pro, a direct-to-consumer subscription marketplace platform, can be deployed in less than an hour. (Courtesy image, Graphic by The Desk)

Cleeng unveils accelerated subscription marketplace platform

Cleeng has launched Cleeng Pro, a subscription marketplace platform that can be deployed in less than an hour.

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Apple Music radio streams get distribution on TuneIn

The companies have a long-standing partnership that involves TuneIn's catalog of AM and FM radio streams, which are available on the Apple Music app.

The Fox logo on the side of a building.

Fox channels stay on YouTube TV under short-term deal

YouTube TV and Fox Corporation have reached a short-term extension that will keep local Fox stations and national networks on the platform for a few more days

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YouTube TV to carry One America News as expiration of Fox contract looms

YouTube TV will add One America News to its line-up by the end of the year.

An Apple TV remote control.

Gracenote: FAST channels grow 14 percent during Q2 2025

Gracenote says the number of FAST channels available to streamers rose 14 percent during the second quarter of the year.

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Ampere: Sports rights fees climb to $30.5 billion in 2025

Spending on U.S. sports rights has soared 122 percent over the past decade, fueled by blockbuster rights deals with the NFL and NBA, according to Ampere Analysis.

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Viewpoint: At Netflix, can artificial intelligence and creativity mix?

Netflix is now using generative AI – but it risks leaving viewers and creatives behind

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Edward White
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Disney, ESPN sue Sling TV over day pass subscriptions

Disney claims Sling TV's new day and weekend passes, which offer short-term access to ESPN, were launched without prior knowledge.

From left to right: Melissa Boag, Brian Blum, Minh Vo, Thibault Hermenault. (Courtesy images, Graphic by The Desk)

Radial Entertainment names new top executives

Melissa Boag, Brian Blum, Thibault Hermenault and Minh Vo are taking new roles with the company.

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