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Comcast has announced a tax-free spin-off that will separate NBCUniversal and Sky into a standalone, publicly traded media company while leaving Comcast focused on broadband, wireless and business services. The company has said the separation will complete in about a year, executives told investors, and Comcast will initially keep up to 19.9% of the new media group.
Netflix has reported improved earnings for the June quarter and is forecasting solid near-term revenue growth. The company is targeting ad-supported revenue this year and is shifting engagement reporting to once a year from 2027, as it leans into live events and new content formats to sustain growth.
NBCUniversal has struck a multi-year deal adding Peacock Premium to YouTube Premium in the U.S. from early 2027. Peacock, NBC’s live sports and popular shows will be accessible directly within YouTube, without extra charges for Premium subscribers. The move aims to broaden Peacock’s reach and boost advertising revenue, as NBCU expands distribution beyond its own apps.
Spotify has announced it will add an "AI Persona" badge to artist profiles from mid‑September to flag identities that do not represent real people. The badge will appear on profiles, search and track rows; such artists will be excluded from editorial and personalized recommendations by default, and can self‑disclose or appeal Spotify's decision.
Roku has introduced its first OLED TVs, the Pro Series and Pro Series LX, priced aggressively to challenge LG and Samsung. The 55" and 65" models are available now on Amazon, with LX offering brighter panels and 144Hz VRR. Roku claims competitive pricing, backlit remotes, and a user-friendly OS to appeal to home-theater fans.
YouTube TV has informed subscribers that Court TV, Tastemade, and The Young Turks will be removed from the platform starting September 30, 2026. The change follows a renewed but narrowed collaboration with Allen Media Group, extending access to Weather Channel, Comedy.TV, Justice Central and Recipe.TV while adding new networks earlier this year. The move affects live and library content tied to the three channels.