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Forecast: Streaming revenue to overtake pay TV in U.K. by 2029
While traditional pay TV continues to have high penetration in Britain, more consumers are shifting to streaming services — and premium content, like sports, is shifting as well.
FCC chairman wants prisons to jam cell phone signals
Later this month, the FCC will vote on a proposal that will allow prisons to jam cell phones belonging to inmates.
Financial analyst warns of likely growth struggles at Paramount
Paramount Plus remains a growing part of Paramount's business, but will likely have to merge with another service in the future, the analyst said.
TNT to pull sports from HBO Max, launch standalone streaming app
At an industry conference this week, WBD CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels said sports will move off HBO Max when Warner Bros and Discovery are separated.
Roku integrates YouTube TV channels into search experience
Roku has updated its Roku Sports portal to include recommendations from YouTube TV, the companies announced on Friday.
TCL brings Google Gemini to new models of smart TVs
TCL and Google are hoping the integration of Gemini will convince streamers to leave their smart TVs on throughout the day.
Charter repositions business around new pay TV packages
A Charter executive said the inclusion of streaming apps in Spectrum TV packages help differentiate its cable TV service in a growing sea of streaming competitors.
DirecTV expands “MySports” package to include more broadcast stations
Independently-owned ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates are joining a wide number of Fox stations and affiliates available through the plan.
Gracenote launches Video MCP Server to improve search and discovery
The product will hook into connected TV platforms and streaming apps first, and allow users to search across TV shows, films and live events based on various criteria.
Dish cuts 500 workers at Boost Mobile after spectrum sale to AT&T
The job cuts were the direct result of Echostar's spectrum sale to AT&T following pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Sling TV takes shot at ESPN amid lawsuit over Day Pass feature
A senior-level executive said the Day Pass feature is the plan that "ESPN and Disney don't want you to know about."
Antenna: Niche streamers still growing, but pace is slowing
Specialty and niche streaming services are still growing their customer base, but there are signs that the pace of growth is starting to slow down, according to a new report from Antenna.