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Analyst predicts lower-cost Apple TV on the way
Apple could release a cheaper Apple TV device, or it may not — it all depends.
Data to help Discovery decision process, CEO says
The top executive at the combined Warner Bros Discovery says data will help guide the company's decision process over the long term.
Freevee from Amazon lands on Apple TV devices
Freevee is now supported on Apple TV devices, Amazon announced on Monday.
Verizon to raise admin fee on postpaid plans in June
Verizon said this week it intends to raise a little-known tax on most customers starting next month.
YouTube TV introduces Spanish language package
The streaming package can be purchased without YouTube TV's base subscription.
Chicken Soup to acquire Redbox for $375 million
Chicken Soup says the acquisition will help bolster its growing ad-supported streaming business.
Ron Middlekauff, cameraman who rescued dog during flood, dies at 60
The legendary photographer worked nearly his entire career for KCRA-TV and was best known for rescuing a dog during a flood.
New Sacramento radio station continues stunt over weekend
A new radio station operated by broadcaster iHeart continued its "stunting" period over the weekend and into Monday morning.
TEGNA says cable fees generate more revenue than ads
Revenue from cable carriage fees eclipsed that of traditional and digital ad revenue for the first time last year at TEGNA.
Disney could follow Netflix with crackdown on password sharing
The survey suggests Disney may start cracking down on password sharing in an effort to curb freeloaders.
Some low-income homes could get free Internet
A government rebate could make millions of low-income households eligible for free Internet service, the White House said.
Dish Network loses satellite, Sling TV customers
A carriage dispute and other economic turbulence was to blame for Dish Network losing customers, executives said.