Sling Media Unveils Two New Redesigned Slingbox® Models
/PRNewswire/ -- Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), today introduces the Slingbox 500 and Slingbox 350, two...
www.prnewswire.comI don’t have live access to current news databases in this moment, but I can share what’s publicly known about Sling Media Inc. up to recent years and point you to where you can find the latest updates.
Core background on Sling Media
- Sling Media, best known for Slingbox, was the original brand behind placeshifting technology that lets you view and control home TV from elsewhere. This focus dates back to the Slingbox products introduced around 2006–2012 and has continued to influence Sling TV’s live streaming offerings.[3][7]
- Sling TV is a streaming service operated by Sling TV LLC, a subsidiary of EchoStar. It launched as a TV streaming option with multiple channel packs (Orange/Blue) and later expanded to Freestream and international Spanish-language offerings.[1][9]
Where to check for the latest news
- Sling TV Newsroom: The official Sling TV newsroom typically posts press releases and product updates. This is the most authoritative source for new channel launches, pricing changes, app updates, and corporate statements. Look for the “Latest News” page on sling.com or the dedicated newsroom site linked from there.[9]
- Major business and tech outlets: For timely reporting, search queries like “Sling TV latest news” or “Sling Media latest settlement” can yield articles from outlets such as PR Newswire, legal/consumer protection agencies, or technology press.
- Regulatory and consumer protection bodies: If you’re interested in compliance developments (for example, CCPA related actions or settlements), state attorney general sites or official press releases (e.g., California DOJ) may have announcements tied to Sling TV.[4]
Highlights that have appeared in the past
- Sling TV has announced various channel deals, features, and service expansions over the years, including new content packs and cloud DVR capabilities in earlier releases.[2][1]
- There have been consumer-privacy-related settlements involving Sling TV in California related to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), indicating regulatory scrutiny in the privacy space.[4]
- Sling Media’s historical Slingbox product line (though older) set the stage for current streaming offerings and cross-device viewing capabilities.[3]
Would you like me to:
- Compile the very latest headline updates from Sling TV’s newsroom, and summarize them with dates and key points?
- Pull a short, side-by-side timeline of notable Sling TV milestones (product launches, major deals, regulatory actions) with sources?