Television
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Here’s all 400+ live channels offered on Sling Freestream
The service has been adding new channels at a steady rate since the Sling Freestream brand launched in February 2023.
Could Tucker Carlson wind up at Newsmax?
Rumors are swirling that Newsmax owner Chris Ruddy is pushing hard to get the former Fox News commentator for his network. [Next TV]
WPEC digital content manager Gary Detman dies
Gary Detman, the digital news manager at South Florida CBS affiliate WPEC, died this week following a medical emergency.
Roku CEO earned $21 million in 2022, filing shows
Roku Media President Charles Collier earned $53.3 million in cash and stock options after joining the hardware maker from Fox.
Sinclair’s Diamond Sports threatens to sue over Phoenix Suns deal
Diamond Sports said the deal between the Phoenix Suns and Gray Television violates its broadcast agreement.
Phoenix Suns abandon Diamond Sports, move games to broadcast TV
The Phoenix Suns games will now air on KTVK, a free broadcast station, after its deal with Sinclair's Diamond Sports Group lapsed.
Scripps News to offer more live news during weekdays
The free news channel will broadcast live during most of the weekday, starting in May.
Charter’s Spectrum TV business erodes, wireless customers spike
Charter saw a 52 percent increase in Spectrum Mobile accounts over the last 12 months, while customers continue to ditch Spectrum TV.
Walmart to offer some Pluto TV content without commercials
Walmart is offering members of its Walmart Plus subscription service ad-free access to some Pluto TV content.
BBC Chairman Richard Sharp to resign over Boris Johnson loan
Richard Sharp, the Chairman of the BBC, has resigned following a probe into a loan connected to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Amazon has shipped 200 million Fire TV devices, company says
Amazon has shipped more than 200 million Fire TV-powered devices around the world, the company affirmed on Thursday.
Toledo TV station to replace local newscasts with national news show
Sinclair Broadcast Group is pulling local news from its Toledo NBC affiliate, a move that was described as a way to "ensure our long-term success."