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Associated Press fires reporter over Russian missile story
The Associated Press fired a top investigative journalist on Monday after a report in a Russia missile strike was withdrawn.
Walmart begins selling exclusive Roku model for Black Friday
Walmart is exclusively selling a 4K-capable Roku device that costs less than $20.
CBS lifts moratorium on Twitter use
CBS News has reversed a ban on Twitter use by its brand and owned local stations after an unspecified "security issue" over the weekend.
Black Friday deals start early on several Roku models
Several Roku streaming TV devices and sets are currently on sale during Early Black Friday deals at several retailers.
Matches from Team USA will be streamed online
There are several affordable ways to stream the 2022 FIFA World Cup online, where you can cheer on Team USA without cable.
Disney board replaces Chapek with Iger
The Disney board of directors voted to replace CEO Bob Chapek with former CEO Robert Iger.
World Cup tournament to be widely streamed
Many World Cup matches will air for free on Fox this year, but others will require some kind of pay TV subscription.
Dish pushes firmware update to brick Slingbox devices
Dish Network is pushing out a firmware update for Slingbox devices that permanently disables them.
Tablo rolls out Black Friday pricing on antenna DVRs
Two models of Tablo's over-the-air digital video recorders (DVRs) are currently discounted at Black Friday prices.
WBD bans Russian TV channels from airing films
Warner Bros Discovery says a Russian media company is no longer allowed to air Warner Bros films, despite a licensing agreement that runs through 2023.
SiriusXM rolls out refreshed streaming radio app
SiriusXM Pandora unveiled a refreshed streaming radio platform on Thursday with a new color palette, bold headers and better content grouping.
Roku to cut costs by laying off 200 U.S. workers
Roku says it will cut around 200 jobs in the United States as the company seeks to reduce operating expenses.