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Spotify users report problems playing songs
Friday the 13th is proving itself for Spotify customers tonight, with many saying they're unable to play content.
SmartNews lays off over 100 workers in U.S., China
SmartNews has laid off more than 100 workers at its offices in the United States and China, and could implement downsizing in Japan, according to a report.
Viewpoint: Sports journalists must report injuries responsibly
When crisis strikes sports, it is left to the media to report in, around, about and through the moment. Some do it well, and some fail miserably.
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Nicole Kraft, The Conversation
HBO Max raising price, adding live sports
HBO Max will raise its subscription price for the first time ahead of its first-ever live sports matches.
T-Mobile begins laying off managers, closing retail stores
T-Mobile has begun laying off hundreds of retail managers as part of a broader cost-cutting move at the wireles company.
Philo adds new channels from Paramount Global
Wallet-friendly television service Philo has added two new cable channels — Pop and Smithsonian Channel — to its streaming lineup.
T-Mobile considers Mint Mobile acquisition
Executives at T-Mobile have discussed the possibility of acquiring prepaid wireless phone service Mint Mobile, according to a report.
Parler parent company lays off nearly everyone
Parlement Technologies has laid off most of its employees, including the majority of its executive staff, leaving the company with around 20 workers
DirecTV begins issuing pink slips to managers
DirecTV will lay off about 10 percent of its workforce as part of a strategy to reduce costs amid rising fees and customer churn.
Philo earns five ‘Best Places to Work’ awards
Wallet-friendly streaming service Philo has been named among startup community Built In's "Best Places to Work" for 2023.
Report: WWE sold to Saudi Arabia public investment fund
The WWE has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Saudi Arabia's public investment fund, according to numerous reports
Fubo TV to test video AI integrations in France
Fubo TV's CEO David Gandler said AI-driven products and local sports channels will help make the streaming service more-viable over the long-term.