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Yankees exec thanks Trump, Carr after Comcast dispute passes
The head of the New York Yankees has thanked President Trump and FCC Chairman Carr after a carriage dispute with Comcast did not materialize.
NFL will stream Christmas Day game on Amazon’s Prime Video
Netflix and Amazon's Prime Video will share distribution rights to three National Football League (NFL) games played on Christmas Day, the league confirmed on Tuesday.
Comcast Technology Solutions unveils Comcast Media360
Comcast Technology Solutions has introduced a new service that allows broadcasters and programming distributors to consolidate their legacy television, streaming video and social media efforts into a unified platform.
WBD brings Max to Australia
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has launched its cornerstone streaming service Max in Australia.
Viewpoint: Is the Signal app really that secure?
Signal is in the news because of a security failure; whether or not the app is "secure" depends mostly on how you use it, and why.
By:
Dr. Frederick Scholl
Lawmakers accuse FCC Chairman Carr of weaponizing agency
The Chairman is accused of targeting certain broadcasters and other organizations at the behest of President Trump and Elon Musk.
Cleeng unveiling new products at NAB Show
Cleeng is is unveiling portfolio enhancements at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
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Cleeng (press release)
Yahoo hires ex-Paramount exec Josh Line to Chief Marketing Officer role
Yahoo has hired former Paramount Global brand exec Josh Line to serve as the online portal's Chief Marketing Officer.
FCC chairman warns of possible action as Comcast, YES Network dispute looms
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is urging Comcast and YES Network to sign a new agreement, or he's threatened to take some kind of action.
Broadcasters to discuss EdgeBeam Wireless at NAB Show
A group of broadcast television executives will discuss the collaborative initiative EdgeBeam Wireless at the National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) trade show next week.
Newsmax stock pops on first day of trading
The parent company of right-of-center cable news channel Newsmax had its Wall Street debut on Monday, and its share price definitely put on a show for investors and retail traders alike.
Spectrum unlocks access to AMC Plus for some TV subscribers
Charter Communications has integrated the ad-supported tier of the streaming service AMC Plus into its Spectrum TV Select package.