Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Universal Electronics builds Apple TV remote for cable companies
The remote resolves a lot of issues associated with the consumer Apple TV remote.
Charter to develop streaming video hardware, platform
The platform will offer features that are similar to ones found on Comcast's X1 or Flex devices.
Disney Plus could get theatrical release of three more movies
"Peter Pan," "Pinnochio" and "Cruella" could land on the family-friendly streamer instead of movie theaters.
Discovery to charge $5 a month for Discovery Plus streaming service
Discovery Networks will offer two subscription packages in its direct-to-consumer streaming service that could launch as soon as December.
T-Mobile shutting down older TVision service
T-Mobile says it will sunset its first attempt at pay television at the end of the year.
AT&T bringing Wonder Woman film to HBO Max during theatrical release
AT&T will offer a new Wonder Woman movie to subscribers of its HBO Max streaming service when it releases the movie in theaters in December.
Exclusive: AT&T, Roku near deal to bring HBO Max to users
The two sides are close to reaching a deal that would bring native support for HBO Max to more than 40 million Roku users.
Hulu’s price increase for live TV won’t be the last
Streaming services that offer top-tier news and sports channels will have to keep raising fees if they want to break even, experts say.
Amazon’s deal for HBO Max puts pressure on Roku
Roku is now the only major streaming platform to not support AT&T's blowout streaming service
Passwords from old Pluto TV accounts leak online
A hacking group shared more than 3 million usernames, hashed passwords and other account details in a forum.
Philo’s donation of $1 million in ad inventory is a big deal
The move shows financial strength in a company that's barely three years old — and helps teach the old media guard some new tricks about long-term goodwill.
“We’re not changing s**t:” T-Mobile pushes back after networks cry foul over TVision
A T-Mobile executive said the company believes TVision complies with the terms of its distribution agreements with programmers.