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Twitter glitch puts users over daily rate limit
A significant technical bug on Wednesday has left thousands of users unable to publish new tweets, send direct messages or use the power platform TweetDeck.
Discovery Plus to continue as standalone app, report says
WBD will continue offering a budget version of Discovery Plus when their new streaming service Max debuts, according to a report.
Paramount lays off workers in Australia, New Zealand
Paramount has laid off several workers at its Australian and New Zealand businesses, including the former head of its streaming endeavors.
Biden’s State of the Union widely available on free platforms
There will be no shortage of free streaming options to President Biden's State of the Union address live and on-demand.
Android 13 begins rolling out to Google TV developers
Android 13 for TV is now available to developers, with a consumer rollout possible in the coming months.
Skyview starts to recover from security incident
Officials at Skyview Networks said it will bring its Internet-based XDS receiver online on Wednesday after a security incident caused it to go down for more than a week.
SiriusXM launches Super Bowl pop-up channel
SiriusXM has launched a satellite and streaming radio channel dedicated to coverage of Super Bowl LVII from Phoenix.
Roku announces new partnership with DoorDash
Roku users can now grab six free months of DoorDash's premium delivery service DashPass as part of a new partnership between the two brands.
Amazon offers rare discount on Roku Ultra streaming player
Amazon is offering the Roku Ultra for just $70, down from the normal price of $100, just in time for the big Super Bowl game.
Fubo TV denies it fired employee for taking paternity leave
A lawyer representing Fubo TV says the streaming TV company didn't fire a former employee for taking parental leave as allowed under the law.
Paramount: No decision on Kevin Costner’s future at Yellowstone
Executives at Paramount have denied a report that claims star actor Kevin Costner is leaving the hit cable series Yellowstone.
Tom Brady to join Fox Sports in 2024
Tom Brady will take a year off before joining Fox Sports as an on-air analyst in 2024.