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News•Feb 27, 2026
Tablo Firmware Update Brings Free Streaming Channels to Legacy Devices
Nuvyyo’s Tablo firmware version 2.2.25 now enables most legacy DVRs to stream a selection of free channels via the newer Tablo app, excluding devices with built‑in HDMI. Users must rescan their units and manually add channels, while AMC and Warner‑owned streams remain unavailable due to older hardware limits. HDMI‑connected models receive a one‑time $30 coupon to upgrade to a 4th‑generation Tablo DVR, which offers two‑ or four‑tuner options and access to over 100 free streams. The update also lets legacy users cancel guide subscriptions and receive full guide data through the new app.
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Scripps to Re-Acquire Two Dozen Previously-Divested Ion Stations
The E.W. Scripps Company announced it will exercise an option to re‑acquire roughly 24 Ion Television‑affiliated stations that were divested to Inyo Broadcast Holdings in 2021. Although Inyo holds the FCC licenses, Scripps has continued to run the stations from...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Samsung Partners with Gracenote for AI-Based Discovery on Smart TVs
Samsung announced a partnership with Gracenote, Nielsen’s metadata specialist, to embed AI‑driven discovery tools into its smart‑TV platform. The deal gives Samsung access to Gracenote’s curated content IDs and structured data, enabling natural‑language search, personalized carousels, and recommendation engines. While...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Veritone Renews Licensing Deal with U.S. Soccer
Veritone has renewed its multi‑year licensing agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation, extending access to the league’s archive through the Veritone Digital Media Hub. The AI‑driven platform will index full matches, highlights, interviews and multi‑camera angles, making footage searchable and...
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Deals•Feb 26, 2026
Scripps to Re-Acquire 24 Ion-Affiliated TV Stations From Inyo Broadcast Holdings
The E. W. Scripps Company announced it will exercise an option to re-acquire two dozen Ion Television-affiliated stations that were previously divested to Inyo Broadcast Holdings. The move, disclosed in a press release accompanying Scripps' Q4 2025 earnings, aims to...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
Entravision Parts Ways with COO Jeffery Liberman
Entravision Communications announced the departure of President and Chief Operating Officer Jeffery Liberman, ending a nearly two‑decade tenure with the Spanish‑language broadcaster. Liberman, who rose from radio division president to COO in 2012, oversaw dozens of Univision‑affiliated TV and radio...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
FCC Gives Sinclair Approval to Acquire Four TV Stations
The Federal Communications Commission approved Sinclair Inc.'s application to acquire the broadcast licenses of four local television stations—WEYI, WGTU, WGTQ in Michigan and WHAM in New York. The stations are already operated under shared‑services agreements with Sinclair, so the transfer...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Sinclair Gains FCC Approval to Acquire Four TV Stations
The FCC approved Sinclair, Inc.'s application to acquire four local television stations, transferring broadcast licenses from Deerfield Media, Cunningham Broadcasting and Howard Stirk Holdings. The stations include WEYI, WGTU, WGTQ and WHAM, expanding Sinclair's presence in Michigan and New York....
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Scripps Hires Oliver Gray to VP, Network Sports & Client Partnerships
The E.W. Scripps Company announced the appointment of Oliver Gray, a former Overtime executive, as Vice President of Network Sports and Client Partnerships. Gray will oversee national advertiser relationships for Scripps Sports and collaborate with sales and programming teams to...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Fox News Digital Tops Competitors in January
Fox News Digital posted a record‑breaking January, attracting 187.7 million unique visitors and a 27 % month‑over‑month rise. The platform generated 1.894 billion multiplatform views and 3.74 billion minutes, extending its 21‑month streak leading in views and 59‑month lead in minutes. YouTube video views...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
VIDAA Takes on Nielsen, Comscore with V Index Measurement Solution
VIDAA, now rebranded as V, is set to launch its V Index measurement platform in Q2, blending traditional linear TV data with streaming‑app viewership. The solution will initially roll out across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, leveraging the company’s...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Paramount Hires Ex-Trump Official to Lead Policy as Battle for WBD Heats Up
Paramount Pictures has hired former Justice Department antitrust official Rene Augustine as Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy. Augustine, who served under the Trump administration and led international antitrust matters, will report to Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim. The...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Spectrum Acquires New England Cable News From NBC
Charter Communications' Spectrum News has agreed to acquire New England Cable News (NECN) from NBC Universal, merging its Maine and Massachusetts newsrooms into a single operation called Spectrum News NECN. The rebranded channel will serve viewers across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Globecast, Synamedia to Help Distribute Emirates FA Cup to Broadcasters
Globecast and Synamedia have launched a cloud‑based workflow that lets broadcasters receive Emirates FA Cup matches via IP or satellite for the first time. The solution combines Synamedia’s Quortex Link SaaS platform with Globecast’s managed services, covering Western Europe, the...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
LiveOne Says Artificial Intelligence Helped Company Cut 250 Jobs
LiveOne reported that artificial‑intelligence tools enabled it to slash its staff from 350 to 88, eliminating more than 250 jobs in fiscal Q3 2026. The company’s revenue dropped 31% year‑over‑year to $20.26 million, but its net loss narrowed to $1.95 million from...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Stingray Expands to India, Launches FAST Channels on Jio TV
Stingray Media has partnered with Jio TV, India’s largest digital entertainment platform, to launch a suite of FAST (free‑ad‑supported streaming TV) music and lifestyle channels. The rollout, facilitated by Canal Plus‑owned THEMA, makes more than 20 curated audio and video channels...
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Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Jellysmack to Acquire Court TV in Deal Expected to Close Mid-March
The E.W. Scripps Company is preparing to sell its Court TV network and related assets to Jellysmack, the owner of Law&Crime. The acquisition, announced in February 2026, is expected to close in mid-March, prompting Court TV to wind down some...
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