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Survey: Consumers willing to purchase low-cost NextGen TV box
The findings come as broadcasters push adoption of NextGen TV, which requires new compatible devices.
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YouTube to serve as promotional window for FIFA World Cup matches
FIFA has struck an agreement with YouTube that will allow the rights holders to stream World Cup matches on the platform this year.
Comcast’s Sky adds Disney Plus to TV packages
Sky customers now have access to Disney Plus as part of their package, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday.
Arizona attorney general files criminal charges against Kalshi
Several news organizations, including CNBC and CNN, have partnerships with Kalshi to integrate their prediction marketplace into various editorial products.
Astound acquires Google Fiber from Alphabet
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has apparently thrown in the towel on its aspiration to disrupt the fiber broadband industry.
Tubi: Intent-based viewing driving adoption of ad-supported streaming services
Many consumers are cutting costs, with nearly three-quarters saying they would cancel subscriptions if prices increase.
Korean broadcaster to partner with Sinclair on NextGen TV channel, tech
K-Channel 82 is expected to reach about 30 million homes through Sinclair’s NextGen TV broadcast network.
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Paramount Plus to absorb BET Plus after company buys out Tyler Perry
BET shows will move to the BET Hub on Paramount Plus, expanding their reach to the platform’s global audience.
DIRECTV adds NCAA March Madness multiview option
DIRECTV is introducing new viewing tools ahead of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, including a multiview “Mix” channel and expanded functionality within its mobile app.
Charter brings NCAA March Madness multiview to Spectrum TV app
The feature is available across connected devices and smart TVs including Apple TV, Roku, Xbox and Xumo platforms.
Amagi: FAST streamers begin to embrace artificial intelligence for workflows
Media companies are increasingly using AI tools for metadata, captioning, translation and other high-volume content management tasks.
Judge pauses Cumulus lawsuit against Nielsen amid bankruptcy case
The ruling halts both Nielsen’s counterclaims and Cumulus’s antitrust claims while the broadcaster’s restructuring proceeds.