Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
YouTube TV gifts long-term subscribers free Chromecast with Google TV
YouTube TV is showing its appreciation for some long-time customers with an offer to grab a new Chromecast with Google TV for free.
SpaceX to launch new SiriusXM satellite on Friday
The satellite will help provide better coverage for SiriusXM's traditional satellite radio and data subscribers.
Subscriber jump, fee increase revealed at Disney streaming presentation
Disney Plus, which now has more than 86 million subscribers, will go to $8 a month next year.
Disney to place some theatrical films on streaming service next year
Disney will debut a handful of theatrical films on its Disney Plus streaming service in 2021, according to a report.
Amazon rolling out new interface for Fire TV devices
Amazon this week said it is rolling out a refreshed look-and-feel on its Fire TV line of streaming television devices.
Sky News pulls anchor, reporters from channel after COVID breach
Sky News has pulled Kay Burley and four others after they publicly breached COVID-19 health restrictions on Saturday.
Fox News to launch ad-supported weather stream in 2021
Fox News will debut a new ad-supported streaming TV channel called Fox Weather in the second-half of 2021.
Report: AT&T could offload DirecTV by next year
AT&T is in the final stages of an auction for its DirecTV satellite service and could offload the subsidiary company by early next year.
Peacock nets 26 million subscribers, executive says
When it comes to new streaming services, 2020 has definitely been Comcast's year.
Fox may drop Thursday Night Football
The network may focus its financial efforts on Sunday afternoon games instead, an executive said.
ViacomCBS to shut down niche streaming services ahead of Paramount Plus launch
Content from the niche streaming services will eventually be offered in Paramount Plus next year.
HBO Max has 12.6 million streaming customers, CEO says
Still a fraction of the number of overall subscribers to HBO, but it's progress.