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NBCU Threatens to Pull TV Apps From Roku Amid Fight Over...

Variety reports: "The dispute between Roku and NBCUniversal over distribution of the fledgling Peacock streaming service has taken a nasty turn." Read more

Verizon CEO Touts Disney Streaming Bundle Offer

The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Verizon's decision to expand its deal to offer the Disney+ streaming service free to certain subscribers by offering Disney's bundle...

ViacomCBS Reaches Deal to Sell CNET for $500 Million to Marketing...

Variety reports: "ViacomCBS is offloading CNET Media Group in a $500 million deal with digital-marketing company Red Ventures, which announced the deal Monday." Read more

Welcome to the next generation of gaming

The Verge reports: "There’s never been a better time to buy a new game console or PC. While consoles have typically been held back...

Homebase, a Collective of TikTok Creators, Launched by Q&A and Human...

Variety reports: "The Q&A and Human Re Sources team has launched Homebase, which it describes as a “virtual collective of global creators on TikTok.”...

Spotify is launching an exclusive League of Legends esports podcast

The Verge reports: "Spotify keeps adding to its exclusive podcast arsenal, and today, it’s getting into the esports space. The company announced a multiyear...

Redbox’s Free Live TV Service Hits 60 Channels, New Additions Include...

Variety reports: "Redbox has beefed up its push into free live-streaming video, part of its ongoing strategy to further diversify the business beyond its...

Riot Games shutting down for a week

Gamesindustry.biz reports: "Riot Games has announced it will effectively be closing down for a week in order to avoid overworking its staff." Read more

Instagram Launches TikTok Competitor Reels

Billboard reports: "Instagram has launched a new video feature called Reels as it looks to take on fast-growing upstart TikTok." Read more

Local Media Outlets Launch ‘The Matchup’ to Vie with The Athletic,...

Variety reports: "The nation’s local news veterans are launching a bid to take on a few successful upstarts making a market in national sports." Read...