Subscribers to YouTube TV suddenly lost access to channels like ESPN and ABC on Thursday night. This is as a result of a carriage dispute between the owners of the respective platforms, The Walt

Starting in 2026, DIRECTV will start rolling out its new “Advanced Entertainment Platform” which is based on Google TV. The new experience will enable customers to use streaming apps including Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV, YouTube, and more, as well as being able to use Google Cast for sending content from their phones.

Google has revealed a new release window for Gemini's arrival on the Google TV Streamer. But it doesn't quite clear things up.

YouTube, owned by Google, has removed all ABC affiliates from its live TV service. ABC is owned by the Walt Disney Company, but even local affiliates not owned by Disney — including KSTP — have been pulled from the service.

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The ESPN chief and co-chairs of Disney Entertainment sent a note to staff Friday thanking them for their work, and to admonish Google.

Google is finally updating its home products to access Gemini, but one set of devices is still waiting. While the company has already added its AI assistant and services to specific TCL Google TVs, its own streaming device is yet to receive it. As are numerous others TVs and streamers that run on Google's platform.

Disney suspended ESPN, ABC content on YouTube TV after the companies failed to reach a new contractual agreement.