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MLS returns to Apple TV

Major League Soccer returns to Apple TV today (July 16th), as regular-season play resumes and the league welcomes fans back following a month-long break for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can watch every MLS match with no blackouts, along with coverage and analysis, exclusive content, […]

July 16, 2026By Nik Roseveare

DirecTV’s new Genre Pack duo

DirecTV is transforming the entertainment experience to ensure customers in the US have more choice and flexibility than ever before at a lower cost with Genre Packs (MyNews, MyEntertainment, MySports and MiEspanol). DirecTV is now introducing the new MyEntertainment and MyNews streaming duo offer, combining MyEntertainment’s huge lineup of top entertainment channels and premium streaming apps […]

July 16, 2026

Wireless Logic acquires Simetry

Wireless Logic, the independent enterprise IoT connectivity and managed infrastructure partner, has completed its acquisition of Simetry, a managed IoT connectivity provider, strengthening the company’s presence in North America and supporting its ongoing strategy to expand global reach while deepening local expertise in key markets.  Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Simetry provides customised cellular connectivity, unified SIM and […]

July 14, 2026

Scripps Sports, ION score US rights for 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup

Volleyball World, the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup Organizing Committee and Scripps Sports have signed an exclusive US domestic broadcast rights agreement to televise all 64 games of the upcoming Women’s Volleyball World Cup 2027 tournament on ION and Scripps Sports platforms in both English and Spanish. The deal was facilitated by Horizon Sports […]

July 14, 2026

US states attempt to block Paramount’s WBD buy

A group of US states could file suits next week to block Paramount’s acquistion of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). The legal threat comes weeks after the Justice Department cleared the merger. The states are concerned the combination would harm competition, according to Reuters. Advocacy groups and some state regulators have warned that subscription prices for […]

July 9, 2026

FreeCast launches FreeCast Cities platform

FreeCast, the media technology company, has announced FreeCast Cities, a new direct-to-consumer streaming platform designed to deliver localised streaming experiences tailored to each of the 210 US Designated Market Areas (DMAs). FreeCast Cities, already in beta testing, combines local television, free streaming channels, premium TV services, on-demand entertainment, and subscription management into a single consumer […]

July 9, 2026

Report: How European networks handle AI workloads

AI has changed what a good mobile network looks like, and the metric the industry has marketed for two decades — peak download speed — no longer predicts it. The networks that top the download charts are often not the ones best prepared for AI traffic. Whether an AI application feels instant or breaks depends […]

July 7, 2026

SES wins BPA with US Space Force

SES’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SES Space & Defense, has won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide reliable and secure managed satellite services. This deal enables the Department of War (DoW) to quickly order global Ku-band connectivity, helping people stay connected and protected, even in the world’s […]

July 7, 2026

Viamedia.ai expands ad sales representation to 29 additional markets

Viamedia.ai, a next-generation ad tech company, has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Sparklight, a provider of broadband and mobile services, which serves nearly 1 million residential and business customers in 24 states. Under the expanded agreement, Viamedia will represent local, regional, national and digital advertising sales across 29 additional Sparklight markets. The addition […]

July 7, 2026

Samsung Art Store partners with Whitney Museum of American Art

Samsung has announced its partnership with the Whitney Museum of American Art, expanding Samsung Art Store with American artworks from renowned figures in American modern and contemporary art. The Whitney Museum is known for being a leading museum dedicated to American art and artists, with thousands of artworks by over 4,000 artists. Available now, the […]

July 6, 2026