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T-Mobile begins selling app data collected from Android phones
T-Mobile is selling data collected from Android phones, including which apps a user has installed on their device.
Local NBC News channels launch on Roku’s free streamer
The Roku Channel will offer several local news streams programmed by NBC owned-and-operated stations.
Roku promoted pirate broadcast app on Twitter
The Roku Twitter account promoted a pirate streaming service before the project was shut down, according to a review of social media posts by The Desk.
Netflix lays off 300 workers after subscriber count dips
Netflix issued a fresh round of layoffs on Thursday as the company attempts to recover from a dip in paying subscribers.
Developer shuts down Roku app after admitting piracy
The developer of a popular, underground Roku app that offered illegal access to Weigel channels says he is ending the project.
Philo adds two Weigel channels to line-up
Philo has added two channels programmed by Weigel Broadcasting to its base package, the company announced on Wednesday.
Developer pulls more pirate streams over vetting practices
The developer of an underground Roku app that re-distributed pirate streams and unlicensed content has removed the majority of those streams this week.
Legal threats force Roku app creator to remove pirate streams
The curator of a popular, free Roku app was forced to pull several streaming broadcast channels over concerns of piracy.
Sinclair will launch sports streaming service this week
The Sinclair Broadcast Group says it will launch its Bally Sports-branded regional sports streaming service later this week.
New boss at CNN wants to move on from ratings war
The network's newest head executive is hoping the network can generate revenue beyond the traditional
Samsung accused of using benchmark deception tech on new TVs
Samsung is accused of using clever technology in an attempt to deceive reviewers who grade its latest QD-OLED screens.
CBS production crew arrested at U.S. Capitol
Seven people associated with "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" were arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.