Latest TV news, articles and reviews as of 2025-05-08

Number of articles found: 2267

• ARD Ends SD Satellite Broadcasts on Astra

  German public broadcaster ARD has ceased SD satellite transmissions of its main channel Das Erste and regional channels on Astra (19.2° East). The move, effective January 7th, 2025, focuses on HD broadcasting to reduce costs and optimize public TV...

  

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• Veteran CBS Sports Anchor Greg Gumbel Passes Away at 78

  Legendary sportscaster Greg Gumbel, a prominent figure at CBS Sports for decades, has passed away at age 78 after a battle with cancer. His family announced his peaceful passing, highlighting his courage and positive spirit. Gumbel's distinguished...

  

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• EU Commission Upholds Yle's Online Services, Reinforcing Public Service Media's Digital Role

  The European Commission rejected a complaint against Finnish public broadcaster Yle, confirming the legality of its online services and underscoring the importance of public service media's adaptation to digital platforms. This decision reinforces...

  

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• Sweden's Terrestrial Pay-TV Era Ends

  Sweden's digital terrestrial television platform has ended its pay-TV offerings. Tele2's Boxer service, previously broadcast via Teracom, has transitioned entirely to its internet-based TV platform. This move affects hundreds of thousands of...

  

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• Fubo and Disney Settle Lawsuit, Creating Major Streaming Powerhouse

  FuboTV and Disney have settled their legal battle, resulting in a $220 million settlement and a new joint venture. This partnership will create the second-largest internet pay-TV company in North America, boasting 6.2 million subscribers and...

  

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• AST SpaceMobile and Ligado Networks Partner for Direct-to-Smartphone Services

  AST SpaceMobile aims to revolutionize direct-to-smartphone services through a partnership with Ligado Networks, securing access to valuable L-band spectrum. This deal, potentially worth over $550 million, involves a complex restructuring for Ligado...

  

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• Toyota Invests $44 Million in Interstellar Technologies for Rocket and Satellite Production

  Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies secures a substantial investment from Woven by Toyota to boost rocket and satellite manufacturing, aiming for mass production and a vertically integrated business model similar to SpaceX. This strategic...

  

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• OWC Unveils High-Performance Storage and Connectivity Solutions for Video Professionals

  Other World Computing (OWC) launched a range of cutting-edge products at CES 2025, including the ThunderBlade X12 RAID system for 12K video production, a high-speed USB4 Active Optical Cable, and a powerful Thunderbolt 5 Hub. These solutions are...

  

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• OWC Archive Pro and Hedge Canister: A Powerful Partnership for Data Archiving

  OWC and Hedge have partnered to offer Hedge's Canister software with OWC Archive Pro systems, providing a robust solution for long-term data archiving. This bundled offering streamlines workflows for media organizations and businesses needing...

  

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• TiVo Launches its Smart TV Platform in the US Market with Sharp

  TiVo expands its reach to the US television market through a partnership with Sharp, launching its intuitive smart TV platform, TiVo OS, on new Sharp televisions in February 2025. The platform offers a unified interface for streaming and linear TV,...

  

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• Google TV's AI Revolution: Gemini-Powered News and Beyond

  Google's Google TV operating system is getting a major AI upgrade with Gemini. This includes a news summarization feature, smart home control, and more, raising questions about content licensing in the AI news space. Learn about the new features...

  

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• European Space Agency to Test New Approach to Launch Contracts

  The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to test a modified approach to its contract policies, moving away from the traditional georeturn system. This change aims to enhance competitiveness within the European space industry while maintaining...

  

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• Zero Density Unveils Reality 5.5 and Lino 5.5: Revolutionizing Virtual Production and Broadcast Graphics

  Zero Density announces Reality 5.5 and Lino 5.5, enhancing virtual production and broadcast graphics with Unreal Engine 5.5 integration. Experience improved performance, realism, and streamlined workflows. Learn about the new features and...

  

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• SpaceX to Test Starship Upgrades and Payload Deployment on Upcoming Flight

  SpaceX plans to test significant upgrades to its Starship vehicle on its next flight, potentially as early as January 10th. This mission will include the first payload deployment, using Starlink simulators, and attempts to catch the Super Heavy...

  

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• EU Commission Backs Finland's Yle in State Aid Dispute

  The European Commission has rejected a complaint against Finland's public broadcaster Yle, finding its funding model compliant with EU rules. The ruling follows a challenge by Sanoma Media Finland concerning Yle Areena and educational content,...

  

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• India's ISRO Plans Ambitious 2025 Launch Schedule with 10 Orbital Missions

  India's ISRO plans a record-breaking 10 orbital launches in 2025, including its first commercial launch by NSIL. This ambitious schedule involves multiple GSLV, LVM-3, and PSLV missions, supporting the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program and...

  

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• NASA's Continuous Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit: A Strategy for Commercial Space Station Transition

  NASA's Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discusses the agency's low Earth orbit microgravity strategy, emphasizing the "continuous heartbeat" approach for maintaining human presence during the transition to commercial space stations. The strategy...

  

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• The Importance of Redundancy in SMPTE ST 2110 Workflows

  This article discusses the critical role of redundancy in ensuring reliable SMPTE ST 2110 workflows for broadcasters. It examines the challenges of IP-based systems, the need for failover mechanisms, and the importance of robust network...

  

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• Main Street Sports Group Emerges from Bankruptcy as FanDuel Sports Network

  Diamond Sports Group, burdened by debt, has reorganized as Main Street Sports Group, the FanDuel Sports Network. This restructuring involved partnerships with Amazon Prime Video and FanDuel, streamlining operations and focusing on a modern approach...

  

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• KSDK Relocating: St. Louis NBC Affiliate to Leave Downtown by 2025

  St. Louis NBC affiliate KSDK, owned by Tegna, will relocate from its downtown location by the end of 2025. The move, driven by employee safety and parking concerns, will see the station relocate within St. Louis city limits to a new facility that...

  

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