Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Reporter faints during press conference on murder trial
A press conference on a California murder trial was halted on Tuesday after a television reporter suffered a medical episode.
Dish says Sling TV price remains unchanged after Disney deal
Dish Network says it is not yet rolling out a price increase on Sling TV customers, even though price hikes are coming to satellite subscribers.
Netflix to broaden crackdown on password sharing next year
Netflix says its attempts to curb password sharing in some countries is working, and the company intends to crack down on freeloaders more broadly next year.
Dish warns of price increase for most packages
Dish Network says it will raise subscription fees across most of the programming packages offered on its flagship satellite service next month.
Nexstar says Verizon is lying about Fios carriage dispute
A Nexstar spokesperson said Verizon is misleading customers about an ongoing carriage dispute.
Vidgo announces executive leadership, expanded content and channel line-up
Vidgo announced the appointment of two new executives to its management team in a press release sent on Monday.
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Fubo TV shutting down sports betting business
Fubo TV says it will no longer develop the Fubo Gaming sports betting service and will shut it down in a handful of states.
Speedvision to return to television as free streaming channel
A cable TV magnate and a professional wrestler have teamed up to revive a broadcast outlet dedicated to motorsports.
Altice avoids carriage dispute between Optimum, Fox
Altice and Fox were able to reach a deal that averted a carriage dispute that had the potential to impact nearly 3 million Optimum subscribers.
Chromecast with Google TV 4K gets Android 12 update
Google is rolling out a software update for owners of the 4K-compatible version of the Chromecast with Google TV.
Comcast shutting down digital network G4
Comcast Spectator is closing down its online pop culture channel G4 less than one year after its relaunch.
Qatar issues new media restrictions ahead of World Cup
Government officials in Qatar have issued new restrictions on media ahead of the country's World Cup soccer tournament.