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New California law requires one-click subscription cancellations
The move, praised by consumer advocates, aims to make it easier to cancel recurring subscriptions like streaming video services, gym memberships and online newspapers.
Roku unveils refreshed Roku Ultra streaming TV player
Roku has released a new flagship streaming device that includes a backlit, rechargeable remote control and all the latest bells and whistles.
France’s M6, Paramount’s Pluto TV announce streaming pact
The pact involves content, editorial initiatives and advertising sales, which will benefit both sides.
Paramount begins second wave of layoffs
Paramount Global is moving forward with a second wave of layoffs, impacting around 15 percent of its remaining workforce.
DirecTV adds FAST channels from A+E Networks
DirecTV and A+E Networks have expanded their distribution agreement to include around a dozen FAST channels.
Liberty Broadband, Charter explore potential merger
In a press release on Monday, Liberty Broadband revealed Charter had proposed a combination of the two businesses.
NASCAR Xfinity Series scores high ratings for CW Network
The peak of the race on Friday drew more than one million people to the CW Network, the network said, citing Nielsen data.
YouTube increases price for YouTube Premium in Europe
YouTube is raising the price of its individual and family Premium memberships in several European countries.
Free TV Networks hires Suzanne Satterfield away from WBD
Free TV Networks has hired Suzanne Satterfield to serve as its new general counsel, and promoted two internal executives to new roles.
Google TV to aggregate sports streams through “Live” tab
Professional and college sports airing through apps like ESPN Plus, YouTube TV and Sling TV will be recommended through the content menu.
DirecTV adds Allentown-based indie WFMZ to streaming services
Pay television provider DirecTV has added a Pennsylvania news leader to its Internet-based services.
Bango releases global “Subscription Wars” trend report
Telecom customers across three continents find the subscription landscape chaotic and crave a central hub for purchasing and managing their services, according to a global trends report from Bango.