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Plex tells users to change passwords after database breach
Plex is telling customers to change their passwords after the company discovered a database breach earlier in the week.
Hisense debuts new TV models with NextGen broadcast tuner
Hisense released its newest line of TVs that are capable of receiving a new generation of TV signals.
Atlanta station cuts ties with political analyst over Trump remark
A television station in Georgia has fired a long-time political commentator for some colorful comments he made about former U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent news broadcast.
Ex-employee accuses Twitter of “egregious” security lapses
Twitter's ex-head of security said the company has serious security lapses that would shock users if they knew about them.
Lachlan Murdoch moves forward with lawsuit against publisher
A defamation lawsuit filed by the head of Fox Corporation could put Australia's defamation laws to the test.
Google changing search algorithms to curb click-bait
The changes could prove problematic to spammy marketing blogs that use search engine optimization as part of their business.
Fox News websites, apps top New York Times, CNN in July
The websites and apps of Fox News Digital topped CNN and the New York Times in overall multi-platform traffic in July.
YouTube TV building multi-view window option
YouTube TV may soon allow subscribers to view four television channels on one screen.
DirecTV to simulcast Amazon’s Thursday football for businesses
DirecTV says it has reached an agreement with tech giant Amazon to simulcast Thursday Night Football games for its business clients.
Google update will help Chromecast users free up storage space
A new Google TV update will finally allow users to clean up their apps with just a few taps of their remote control.
Washington Post refuses arbitration after disciplining reporters
A union representing two Washington Post journalists has sued the newspaper for failing to engage in arbitration hearings.
Cable pioneer Malone wants opinion programming clearly labeled
John Malone thinks opinion programming has a spot on cable news, but he hopes to see those shows clearly labeled as such.