Google Developing Budget HD-only Version of 'Chromecast with Google TV' Daniel Frankel published 25 January 22 Device will reportedly be priced at under $30 and compete with HD-only devices from Roku and Amazon
‘Ada Twist, Scientist’ Starts Season Two on Netflix Michael Malone published 25 January 22 Obamas behind animated STEM show
NBC, Fox To Simulcast First USFL Regular Season Game Jon Lafayette published 25 January 22 New Jersey Generals to play Birmingham Stallions in prime time April 16
Has Peacock Found Momentum? It Was No. 2 in Signups for Q4 Daniel Frankel published 25 January 22 Burnished by the red-hot 'Yellowstone,' Peacock accounted for 10% of all signups for U.S. subscription streaming services
Hill GOP Asks NBCU If China Has Tried to Influence Olympics Coverage John Eggerton published 25 January 22 Lawmakers say viewers deserve transparency
Nexstar Names New GMs in Peoria, Ill., and Columbus, Ga. Jon Lafayette published 25 January 22 Shaun Newell and Joe McGuire promoted
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Reunion on Bravo January 25 By Michael Malone published 25 January 22 Two nights with Lisa and the SUR staffers
Joe Biden Calls Fox News' Peter Doocy 'Stupid Son of a B***h' By John Eggerton published 25 January 22 Hot mic catches sarcastic response to inflation question
Commerce Seeks Input on Goosing Domestic Chip Production By John Eggerton published 24 January 22 Says that is key to 5G, among other things, and in-house production is key to supply chain security
State AGs Sue Google Over Location Data for Targeted Ads By John Eggerton published 24 January 22 Tell court company tracks location without sufficient consumer notice
'The Gilded Age' Premieres on HBO January 24 By Michael Malone published 24 January 22 A look at New York in the 1880s from the ‘Downton Abbey’ creator
Cover Story: Celebrating 2021’s Station Standouts Posted 'B+C' selects the year's best in execs, talent and programming
Are Cable’s Video Losses Getting Better? Posted While broadband slippage was mostly as expected in Q3, video subscriber performance was bolstered by sports and favorable bundle economics. How long can it last?
Younger Viewers Are Riding With New-Look Westerns Posted ‘Yellowstone’ leads posse of shows putting a contemporary spin on a TV staple
NAMIC’s Annual Award Winners Shine a Diverse Light on the Industry Posted Group honors 12 inclusion-minded execs as Next Generation Leaders and Luminaries for 2021
Busy Byron Allen Wants To Be Big, but Doesn’t Want To Be a Unicorn Posted Media mogul aims to build a business that will unite the country
Sling TV Added to Vizio SmartCast By Daniel Frankel published 20 January 22 Dish Network's virtual pay TV service comes to the native operating system of Vizio smart TVs
Comcast Technology Solutions Expands Video Understanding Tool VideoAI Beyond Its Own House By Daniel Frankel published 20 January 22 SaaS component used by Peacock, Sky and Comcast Cable is now available for the broader video business
Google TV and Android TV Now Used in 110M 'Active Devices,' Up 38% Since May By Daniel Frankel published 6 January 22 Google says it's now working with seven out of the top 10 smart TV OEMs
CTA's Gary Shapiro on In-Person CES 2022: Time to Get Back to Normal By John Eggerton published 4 January 22 Tells FBN that exhibitor list has actually expanded
Samsung Unveils Google TV-like Home Screen, Nifty New Self-charging Remote (CES 2022) By Daniel Frankel published 3 January 22 Korean smart TV leader also touts new 'NFT Aggregation Platform'
Joe Biden Calls Fox News' Peter Doocy 'Stupid Son of a B***h' By John Eggerton published 25 January 22 Hot mic catches sarcastic response to inflation question
Commerce Seeks Input on Goosing Domestic Chip Production By John Eggerton published 24 January 22 Says that is key to 5G, among other things, and in-house production is key to supply chain security
State AGs Sue Google Over Location Data for Targeted Ads By John Eggerton published 24 January 22 Tell court company tracks location without sufficient consumer notice
NCTA’s Amy Bender Joins Wireless Trade Group CTIA By John Eggerton published 24 January 22 Brings government relations experience to wireless side of business
Sen. Maria Cantwell Looks To ‘Firm Up’ Gigi Sohn FCC Confirmation Vote By John Eggerton published 24 January 22 Spokesperson for Commerce Committee chair cites recess for change in timetable
