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FCC overturns limit on local TV ownership in win for media conglomerates
In a historic vote on Thursday morning, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted along party lines to overturn a key check against the consolidation of the television industry, throwing out a rule that prevented any one company from owning…
How teen TV is replacing repetition with authenticity: 'a reprieve from the algorithm'
Annie Jacobson has a 10-step skincare routine, a voice-activated white noise machine, the wardrobe of a Uniqlo mom, and no desire for anything other than getting into Wharton Business School. “You're 17. You're acting 30,” her twin…
Dolby Vision 2 Arrives On Hisense TVs
Hisense's UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 TVs have become the first in the world to get Dolby Vision 2 support. Since its surprise and seemingly very last minute unveiling at the IFA technology show in Berlin in 2025, Dolby Vision 2 has been a hot and…
FCC repeals 39% cap on national broadcast TV ownership
Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to remove a cap on the number of TV stations that can be owned by a single company nationwide, which critics say could result in more industry consolidation. In a 2-1…
Hamnet to On Falling: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
From a Roman muscle man to William Shakespeare, Paul Mescal is showing his range right now. But in Chloé Zhao's version of Maggie O'Farrell superb novel, he has to play second fiddle to Jessie Buckley. It's her Oscar-winning turn as Agnes…
FCC removes TV broadcasters' market share cap
During its Thursday meeting, the agency said the TV ownership cap became outdated and hindered the ability of broadcasters to compete for viewers and advertising dollars against digital platforms such as YouTube that are not subject to the same…
FCC ends 39% household cap on local TV station owners
The FCC has voted to rescind a long-standing rule that barred local broadcast station owners from reaching more than 39% of American television households, a move poised to spark significant industry consolidation. The contentious 2-1 decision saw…
TV personality Ian Fairweather remembered as 'talented, brilliant man
Posted Fri 7 Aug 2026 at 2:36pm Tributes are flowing for personality and presenter Ian Fairweather following his death. He achieved prominence in the 1960s and 1970s, especially through the popular children's program Here's Humphrey. A family…
Mike Florio explains why Mike Tomlin is built for television
Mike Tomlin officially steps in front of an NBC camera as a paid analyst on Thursday night, when Football Night in Americ a kicks off its coverage of the Hall of Fame Game between the Cardinals and Panthers in Canton. It's the moment the sports…
Two Kentucky Women's Soccer Matches Designated for Television
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Two Kentucky Women's Soccer contests will be televised on the ESPN Family on Networks during the 2026 season, the network announced. The Wildcats' road match against (RV) South Carolina, slated for Thursday, September 24 at…
Little League Softball World Series 2026 Latest TV Schedule and Bracket Predictions
The championship games in the orange and purple brackets in the 2026 Little League World Series will be set at the conclusion of Friday's games, which feature some explosive offenses looking to get back on track and avoid elimination. Who remains…
FCC ends 39% local TV station ownership cap
The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to rescind the rule that bars local broadcast station owners from reaching more than 39% of the total number of U.S. TV households in a move that could help spark industry consolidation. The FCC…
Federal Communications Commission scraps limit on broadcast TV ownership
The Federal Communications Commission, the government agency that regulates the broadcast airwaves, voted Thursday to eliminate a cap on the share of U.S. television households a single company can reach, a major move that could pave the way for…
Hisense TVs get Dolby Vision 2 first
The Hisense UX, UR9, UR8, and U7 should get the new HDR format by the end of September. The Hisense UX, UR9, UR8, and U7 should get the new HDR format by the end of September. John Higgins is a senior reviewer covering TVs and…
FCC votes to ax rule limiting local TV station ownership in move that could spark industry deals
The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to rescind the rule that bars local broadcast station owners from reaching more than 39% of the total number of US TV households in a move that could help spark more industry consolidation. The…
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