Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Researchers: Fake Netflix app spreads malware on Android devices
Computer researchers say a fake Netflix app called "FlixOnline" was actually malware designed to hijack WhatsApp accounts on Android devices.
Kim Godwin, CBS News vet, poised to become head of ABC News
Veteran CBS News exec Kimberly Godwin is in advanced discussion to join Disney as the head of ABC News, according to reports.
Comcast rolls out Discovery Plus to Flex users
Comcast's Flex set-top box users now have access to Discovery Plus, the companies announced on Thursday.
Fubo TV gets streaming rights to South American soccer matches
Streaming service Fubo TV has landed the exclusive streaming rights to CONMEBOL matches ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Netflix lands post-theater streaming rights to new Sony films
Netflix has inked a new deal with Sony that will allow the streaming service to offer new theatrical releases from the studio.
Ted Koplar, real estate mogul and former KMAX-TV owner, dies at 77
Edward Koplar, a real estate mogul who once owned a TV station in Sacramento, died this weekend at his home in St. Louis.
T-Mobile wireless home Internet incompatible with Hulu’s Live TV service
T-Mobile's new wireless home Internet service does not work with the Walt Disney Company's Hulu with Live TV service, The Desk has learned.
Pluto TV-like channels coming to Paramount Plus, exec says
Paramount Plus is readying a new feature that will offer up its library of content to users through linear television feeds.
CBS fires two news executives as abuse probe continues
Two local television executives were fired nearly three months after ViacomCBS began a probe into alleged abusive behavior.
Extended deal will keep classic cartoons on HBO Max
More than a dozen classic cartoons that were slated to be pulled from HBO Max will remain on the service for a little while longer.
Hulu rolls out unified brand design, with push toward original content
Disney's streaming service Hulu is rolling out a brand refresh with an improved look-and-feel and sonic branding.
Amazon reportedly crippling internals of some Fire TV devices on purpose
Amazon is blowing fuses in its Fire TV devices on purpose in order to prevent users from rolling back to a prior operating system, according to a report.