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Television

News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.

The logo of Dish Network's Sling Freestream service. (Graphic by The Desk)

Sling Freestream adds 9 more channels to service

Sling Freestream has added nine new linear content channels, the company announced on Thursday.

The broadcast set of "PBS NewsHour West" in Arizona. (Courtesy photo)

PBS joins list of news outlets going dark on Twitter

PBS has stopped posting updates and other content to its main Twitter accounts, becoming the latest outlet to shun the social platform.

The new Gemini set-top box works seamlessly between DirecTV satellite and streaming television. (Image courtesy DirecTV, Graphic by The Desk)

DirecTV rolls out new Gemini set-top box

DirecTV has refreshed its set-top hardware with a new Android TV box called Gemini.

The wordmark of broadcaster Sinclair, Inc. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube TV to offer more channels from Sinclair

Sinclair and YouTube TV have renewed their carriage agreement, with the streaming service returning Tennis Channel to its lineup.

The logo of streaming service Max. (Image courtesy Warner Bros Discovery, Graphic by The Desk)

WBD unveils price hike, new name for streamer HBO Max

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) will abandon its cornerstone streaming brand "HBO Max" in favor of a relaunched product called "Max."

Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, as it appeared in 2014.

Twitter to amend “government-funded” label on BBC account

Twitter owner Elon Musk says the platform will amend a controversial label applied to the main profile of the BBC this week.

Google incorporates more free channels into TV platform

Google is rolling out an updated version of its Google TV interface that will see hundreds of free television streams added to the platform.

YouTube reveals NFL Sunday Ticket pricing, offers presale discount

The actual cost of NFL Sunday Ticket when purchased through YouTube TV is around $800 per football season.

A baseball stadium. (Stock image via Pexels, Graphic by The Desk)

WBD nears deal to exit regional sports business

Warner Bros Discovery and Major League Baseball are close to a deal that would keep AT&T-branded regional sports networks operational through October.

A Dish Network satellite dish.

Pending lawsuit accuses Dish Network of weak cybersecurity

A pending lawsuit claims Dish Network had weak cybersecurity that opened the door for hackers to compromise its internal systems.

The front façade of the U.S. Capitol appears in a 2010 photograph. (Photo by Nicolas Raymond via Wikimedia Commons)

Lawmakers seek DOJ probe into Warner Bros Discovery merger

The four members of Congress say the merger led to layoffs, cancelled shows and other "anticompetitive" behavior.

The logo of streaming television service Vidgo.

Vidgo quietly raises price of streaming TV packages

Vidgo has quietly increased the price of its primarily English-language television packages.

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