YouTube TV announced new custom channel packages, including a sports-focused plan priced at $64.99 per month, as reported by The Verge. The new packages, launching this week, are cheaper than the standard $82.99 monthly subscription.
The sports plan will provide access to major broadcasters, according to The Verge. This move comes as the streaming service looks to offer more tailored options to its subscribers.
In other news, Scripps has sold Court TV to Jellysmack’s Law&Crime Network, as Variety reported. The deal reportedly values the TV network at less than $125 million. The sale was finalized as the media landscape continues to shift, with companies seeking to consolidate and adapt to changing consumer habits.
Meanwhile, SAG-AFTRA is beginning negotiations with major studios on Monday, as Variety also reported. The talks aim to improve terms related to AI and streaming residuals, building on gains made during the 2023 strike. A media blackout is in effect to avoid public negotiation, a standard practice in such discussions.
In related developments, the demand for resources used in green technologies, such as electric vehicles, is increasing mining efforts in resource-rich nations, according to Nature News. The article highlights the environmental and social costs associated with the extraction of materials like cobalt and copper, which are essential for battery production.
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