Nexstar Launches Free Streaming Apps For Local ABC, CBS, Fox, & NBC New On Roku, Fire TV, & Apple TV In More Markets

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Cord Cutters News reports: “Nexstar Media Group, the largest television station owner in the United States, is bringing back free local and live news to more markets with the launch of free streaming apps for its local news stations. These apps, currently being rolled out across Nexstar’s markets, provide viewers with access to live and on-demand local news content from their ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC affiliates, without the need for a paid subscription.”

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Media Distillery Launches Search And Discovery

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Broadband TV News reports: “Media Distillery has launched a new suite of capabilities focused squarely on accelerating the time it takes a viewer a discover appealing content. The new Search and Discovery Suite from Media Distillery enables viewers to find desirable content faster, leveraging the power of AI. Viewers enjoy superior search and content discovery experiences through Media Distillery’s semantic understanding of video content.”

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Nvidia Has Teamed Up With Utah To Improve AI Education And Workforce Training

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GamesBeat reports: “Nvidia has teamed up with the state of Utah on an AI education initiative to improve workforce training and economic growth. The public-private partnership aims to equip universities, community colleges and adult education programs across Utah with the resources to develop skills in generative AI.”

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AvatarOS Snags $7M Seed Round From M13 To Build An AI-Powered Virtual Influencer Platform

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TechCrunch reports: “A few years ago, several startups with a specific focus on digital avatars appeared because of all the metaverse buzz. While that buzz died down, generative AI has given a new life to avatars as it is easier to spin up different virtual identities.”

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Plex Signs Deal With NBC Universal To Stream Sports, News, SNL & More For Free

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Cord Cutters News reports: “Plex announced today that it has partnered with NBC Universal to bring more content to the free streaming platform. Plex Live TV streamers will now have access to over two dozen free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels on Plex. Highlights include GolfPass, which provides golf news, tips, and documentaries; NBC Sports NOW, with daily sports talk, live events, and highlights; Dateline’s 24/7 channel; and a channel with nothing but SNL episodes and highlights.”

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Hio Music-Streaming Service Launches With User-Centric Payouts

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Music Ally reports: “The barrier to entry for a new music-streaming service is very high, given the R&D and marketing budgets of Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and Apple. Hio is the latest startup from the web3 sector launching with a bold slogan (“the future of music streaming”) and ambitions to disrupt those bigger beats.”

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Hook Expands Digital Distribution Network With Too Lost Distribution

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Digital Music News reports: “Hook, the platform that allows users to seamlessly and legally remix popular songs while earning income, has announced a strategic partnership with Too Lost. Too Lost is Hook’s fourth significant distribution partnership after striking deals with Fuga/Downtown, Revelator, and Gyrostream. Too Lost’s tech stack brings a network of more than 300,000 artists and labels to the collaboration.”

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WeLevel Raises $5.7M To Revolutionize Procedural Game Development

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GamesBeat reports: “Indie game development studio Welevel today announced that it raised $5.7 million in funding to transform procedural game development. Bitkraft Ventures led the round for the Munich-based company. The investment allows Welevel’s lean development team to expand its innovative AI tools that streamline game development and create dynamic, personalized gameplay, said Christian Heimerl, CEO of Welevel, in an interview with GamesBeat.”

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Sony Launches New Beta Program For PlayStation

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Games Industry Biz reports: “Sony has announced a new beta program for PlayStation players. In a blog post, the firm described it as an “easier, more consolidated” way for players to sign up for future beta tests. The program requires a single registration, after which participants will be able to express interest to test games that fit their preferences.”

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Amazon Prime Video Is Getting Into The Wrestling Business With New AEW Deal

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The Verge reports: “All Elite Wrestling and Amazon’s Prime Video today announced a multi-year deal that will see the streaming service carry AEW’s pay-per-view events in the US, Canada, and the UK. Their partnership will start this coming weekend with AEW Revolution, which airs Sunday night.”

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