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nytimes.com - Mike Vorkunov - NBA national TV ratings rise, powered by more games and broader platforms
NBA national TV ratings rise, powered by more games and broader platforms
The New York Times

The NBA finished with increased viewership in the 2025-26 season, the league's first year in a new national media rights deal that began in the fall. The league saw a 16 percent jump in average viewers for its games across NBC/Peacock, ABC/ESPN and…

techcrunch.com - Lauren Forristal - Amazon unveils a slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, opens Ember Artline TVs for preorder
Amazon unveils a slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, opens Ember Artline TVs for preorder
TechCrunch

On Wednesday, Amazon announced the launch of its new Fire TV Stick HD and Ember Artline televisions, both now available for preorder. Following the initial release of the first-generation Fire TV Stick HD two years ago, Amazon has created a new…

androidauthority.com - Taylor Kerns - Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick is perfect for hotel TVs
Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick is perfect for hotel TVs
Android Authority

Amazon says the latest Fire TV Stick HD can reliably be powered via TV USB ports, eliminating the need for a wall adapter. Many other small streaming devices draw more power than most TVs can supply. The 1080p dongle costs $35 and will be available…

nytimes.com - Andrew Marchand - U.S. senator introducing bill intended to make sports TV more accessible to fans
U.S. senator introducing bill intended to make sports TV more accessible to fans
The New York Times

As fans, leagues, media companies and various branches of the government grapple with an increasingly complicated and frustrating sports TV landscape, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin, plans to introduce the “For the…

bloomberg.com - Bloomberg Surveillance TV: April 15th, 2026
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: April 15th, 2026
Bloomberg

The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…

mirror.co.uk - Jennifer Newton - Meghan Markle's latest TV appearance unveiled as she launches new money-spinner
Meghan Markle's latest TV appearance unveiled as she launches new money-spinner
The Mirror

Meghan Markle will be returning to television screens as a guest judge on a hugely popular show for her latest TV appearance, it has been revealed. She and Prince Harry are currently in the middle of a four-day trip Down Under, visiting Melbourne…

mirror.co.uk - Dave Snelling - Amazon uncovers new Fire TV Stick with upgrades your streamer can't match
Amazon uncovers new Fire TV Stick with upgrades your streamer can't match
The Mirror

Amazon is adding a new streaming device to its range, and it comes with features that current models simply can't match. The Fire TV Stick HD is the tech firm's latest entry-level gadget and will cost £39.99 when it goes on sale later this…

independent.co.uk - Steve Hogarty - Amazon rivals Samsung's The Frame with its first 'lifestyle' TV
Amazon rivals Samsung's The Frame with its first 'lifestyle' TV
The Independent

The television is the focal point of most living rooms, despite looking like an ominous black rectangle most of the time. Samsung challenged the status quo with The Frame (£899, Samsung.com), a television disguised as a piece of gallery art…

standard.co.uk - Nuray Bulbul - Best US reality TV shows to binge right now
Best US reality TV shows to binge right now
Evening Standard

US Reality TV has long mastered the art of turning everyday life, dating and workplace drama into compulsive viewing. From luxury villas and celebrity households to high-stakes competitions and emotional social experiments, US reality shows…

variety.com - Aramide Tinubu - Elle Fanning Isn't a Convincing OnlyFans Star in Apple TV's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles': TV Review
Elle Fanning Isn't a Convincing OnlyFans Star in Apple TV's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles': TV Review
Variety

Based on Rufia Thorpe's acclaimed 2024 novel and adapted to television by David E. Kelley, Apple TV 's dramedy, “ Margo's Got Money Troubles,” follows college freshman Margo Millet (Elle Fanning), an aspiring writer whose world…

mirror.co.uk - Dave Snelling - Freeview and Sky face more competition as rival confirms free TV channel boost
Freeview and Sky face more competition as rival confirms free TV channel boost
The Mirror

There's little doubt that Sky and Freeview continue to dominate the TV market, with these platforms beaming content into millions of homes across the UK. However, they do now have a serious rival that continues to grow in popularity and features.

si.com - Nick Ziegler - How to Watch Phillies in Series Finale vs Cubs: Television, Stream, Radio
How to Watch Phillies in Series Finale vs Cubs: Television, Stream, Radio
Sports Illustrated

The Philadelphia Phillies will be hosting the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in their series finale, seeking a win. It has not been an ideal start to the season for the Phillies, who will be entering the game with an 8-9 record. For a team that is…

theguardian.com - Tom Dart - How the streaming dream turned sports on TV into a costly maze
How the streaming dream turned sports on TV into a costly maze
The Guardian

There was a moment, perhaps a decade ago, when it felt as if sports broadcasting nirvana was near. A world where ordinary fans could access any game on any device, any time, anywhere. Or near enough, as cord-cutting devastated traditional cable…

thebaynet.com - Michael Caruso - The Most Famous TV Shows Filmed In Maryland
The Most Famous TV Shows Filmed In Maryland
The BayNet

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Television is one of the most popular pastimes in America, and Maryland offers numerous cities and scenic spots for filming. “The Wire,” “House of Cards,” and even “Lady in the Lake”…

the-gadgeteer.com - Rei Padla - New Amazon Fire TV Stick HD Runs Off Your TV's USB Port
New Amazon Fire TV Stick HD Runs Off Your TV's USB Port
The Gadgeteer

The new Fire TV Stick HD ditches the traditional power adapter and runs off your TV's USB port. Amazon's slimmest streaming device is about 30% narrower than the previous HD model, and it doesn't need a wall outlet to work. That makes it the first…

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