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Sky News live stream added to Roku’s free TV service

The Roku Channel has added Comcast's Sky News and NBC's Dateline 24/7 to its free streaming TV service.

A Sky television retail outlet in Manchester, England as it appeared in April 2022. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

Comcast’s Sky makes ITV acquisition official, will spend $2.16 billion to buy broadcaster

Sky says the acquisition strengthens its ability to compete with global streaming platforms, while ITV says its public service broadcasting obligations remain protected.

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Sky Deutschland to simulcast NFL RedZone on new Sky Sport NFL channel

The deal will allow the new channel to offer NFL programming from American networks, including ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox and Prime Video.

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Sky News Australia to rebrand as News24 in July

News Corp's 24-hour news channel in Australia is getting a new name this summer.

The West Coast headquarters of Comcast and NBC Universal at 10 Universal City Plaza in Universal City, California. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Comcast spinning out NBC Universal, Sky Group into separate company

Comcast will retain a minority investment in the newly-formed company for at least a year.

A Sky television retail outlet in Manchester, England as it appeared in April 2022. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

Comcast’s Sky exits Middle East news venture

Sky News is pulling out of its Middle East news venture launched with the United Arab Emirates more than a decade ago.

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TuneIn adds 41 commercial-free channels from StingRay

The new commercial-free music streams, available to TuneIn Premium subscribers, cover various genres like rock, hip-hop, jazz and pop.

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Comcast’s Sky News launches paid podcast offering

The subscription supports Sky News’ broader shift toward a digital-first business under its Sky News 2030 initiative.

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Comcast’s Sky adds Disney Plus to TV packages

Sky customers now have access to Disney Plus as part of their package, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday.

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Bluesky CEO Jay Graber resigns; Toni Schneider steps in as interim CEO

Bluesky Social CEO Jay Graber is stepping down from the role, clearing the way for venture capitalist Toni Schneider to succeed in her place as the company charts its next phases of growth.

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Nielsen: TV usage skyrockets in November, YouTube share flat

Americans watched more than 100 billion minutes of TV in November, driven by Thanksgiving NFL games and strong broadcast viewership.

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Priya Dogra leaving Sky Group to become CEO of Channel 4

Channel 4 has named Sky advertising chief Priya Dogra as the public service broadcaster's new CEO, starting in March.

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