Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Microsoft will integrate cloud-based Xbox app into Samsung TVs
Owners of Samsung's Tizen-powered smart TV lineup will soon be allowed to play Xbox games without a dedicated console.
Paramount Global to bring Pluto TV to Canada
Paramount Global's free, ad-supported streaming television service Pluto TV is finally making its way to Canada.
YouTube TV rolling out surround sound to more platforms
YouTube TV says it is rolling out surround sound support for more devices this week, including Chromecast and Roku devices.
Apple TV to see improvements with forthcoming software update
The updated operating system will offer a number of improvements and new integrations, Apple executives said this week.
AT&T removes HBO Max perk for new Fiber customers
AT&T has quietly ended a promotion that bundled free access to HBO Max with some of its top-tier fiber Internet packages.
FCC probes Standard General’s proposed acquisition of TEGNA
The FCC demanded an explanation as to how Standard General's acquisition of TEGNA would serve the public interest.
Exclusive: Red Ventures to close Cord Cutters News
Red Ventures is winding down the streaming television-focused blog Cord Cutters News two years after it acquired the website.
CNN boss to producers: Pump the brakes on “Breaking News”
"Its impact has become lost on the audience," CNN's top executive Chris Licht said.
Sling TV becomes first to integrate billing into MyBundle.tv platform
Streaming TV aggregator MyBundle.TV will now allow customers to sign up and pay for Dish Network's Sling TV right from the platform.
Lionsgate to spin off premium movie network Starz
Lionsgate is in the initial stages of spinning off its premium movie service Starz, the company's CEO affirmed on Friday.
BBC News apologizes over errant ticker messages
Officials at BBC News have apologized over errant ticker messages that said the Manchester United soccer team was "rubbish."
Amazon offering discounts on streaming TV devices
Retailer Amazon has lowered the price of several popular streaming television devices.