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Disney Is Bringing Shoppable Ads to TVs
Disney is joining a growing number of companies to provide users with a way to instantly buy products they see on TV. The media giant last week launched a beta program of Gateway Shop, its first streaming shoppable ad format. Through Gateway Shop, viewers will receive personalized prompts for products that are sent by push…
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Amazon Partners With Tastemade to Launch 15 New Shows on Freevee and Prime Video
Amazon MGM Studios on Wednesday said it has partnered with Tastemade, a service for foodies, to bring a slew of shows to Prime Video and Amazon Freevee. The multi-year deal includes the production of 15 new unscripted series that will encompass a range of lifestyle topics, from cooking competitions to travel shows, hosted by notable…
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Verizon is Taking a $5.8 Billion Hit Because of its Struggling Business Unit
Verizon is paying an expensive price for dealing with the reality of a struggling wireline business. The New York telecommunications giant disclosed on Wednesday that it would take a non-cash charge of $5.8 billion to write down the value of its Verizon Business Group in the fourth quarter. The move will be reflected in its…
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Samsung and Google Are Pushing the Galaxy S24 as an AI-First Smartphone. But Will Customers Care?
Artificial intelligence was THE buzzword at CES 2024, so it’s no surprises that the AI momentum continues with Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy S24 family of smartphones. Front and center in the latest edition of the flagship phone is a partnership between Samsung and Google focused on generative AI. As with previous years, Samsung unveiled…
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Pluto TV Adds A New Channel Dedicated to Classic NFL Super Bowl Games
Today, Pluto TV announced that it is launching a new 24/7 channel dedicated to classic NFL Super Bowl games. This comes as CBS prepares to air the 2024 Super Bowl. This new channel called NFL Super Bowl Classics on Pluto TV will air classic games from January 18 to February 21, 2024. Not only will…
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Bally Sports Wants to Terminate Its New Contracts With the NBA & NHL and Return To its Older Agreements, Putting OTA TV Deals In Jeopardy
Over the last few months, Bally Sports’ parent company, Diamond Sports Group, struck new deals with the NBA and reportedly the NHL that would see its TV contracts end after the current season. Now, as a part of a new plan proposed to the bankruptcy court, these contracts would be terminated, and the old NHL…
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Cable TV Companies Say Letting You Cancel Online Is Too Costly and Dangerous
Cable TV companies on Tuesday slammed the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule that would make canceling a service easier. During a hearing earlier this week, Michael Powell, president and CEO of NCTA – – The Internet & Television Association, argued that the FTC’s plan is “unjustifiably broad” and encompasses beneficial practices in its quest to…
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Deal Alert! Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gens With USB-C Are On Sale For Just $189 Their Lowest Price Ever
Want some new AirPods Pros from Apple? Right now, For the new year, Amazon has the Apple AirPods Pro 2 2nd Gen on sale for just $189 for the lightning version on Walmart. These are great noise-canceling earbuds perfect for iPhones, including the new iPhone 15 or any iPhone you may have. You can find…
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Sinclair & FOX Reach a Deal to Renew FOX Affiliates In 41 Markets
Today, Sinclair announced a deal with Fox Corporation to renew its FOX affiliates in all Sinclair markets. With this deal, FOX content will continue to air on Sinclair-owned TV stations. This deal will see Sinclair TV stations in 41 markets keep Fox programming, which is viewed by approximately 19 million households. “We are pleased to…
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Fire TV’s New Feature Lets You Create AI-Generated Artwork With Help From Alexa
Amazon’s latest artificial intelligence feature, AI Art, is now available in public preview on some Fire TVs. AI Art, powered by Titan Image Generator, lets Fire TV Stick 4K Max (second generation) or Fire TV Omni QLED Series users create images with the Fire TV Ambient Experience by giving Alexa an “imagination-driven prompt,” like a…