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Amazon unveils new TV sets, including one built in-house
Amazon unveiled its newest line of smart television sets on Thursday, including one that is designed and built by the tech company itself.
SiriusXM launches handful of free, ad-supported channels
SiriusXM is offering a handful of free, ad-supported channels on its satellite radio service.
YouTube TV adds BeIN Sports to Sports Plus package
BeIN Sports and BeIN Sports Xtra are now available to stream on YouTube TV, BeIN announced this week.
New digital network Digi TV to launch in late September
A new digital broadcast network called Digi TV is getting the attention of broadcast TV viewers and cord-cutters in the U.S.
Philo debuts new premium movie package
Streaming television service Philo launched five new channels this week as part of a new "Movies & More" add-on package.
Haystack News launching September 11 coverage pop-up channels
Free streamer Haystack News will launch a dedicated channel for 9/11 anniversary coverage.
HBO Max sets October date for European launch
HBO Max will expand to six European countries by the end of October, the company announced on Wednesday.
TV station working with police after Facebook “hacked” with child porn
The NBC affiliate for South Ben says it contacted police after someone posted porn on their Facebook page.
Starz offers deep discount on subscription for new, returning customers
Starz is offering a deep discount on its Internet-based streaming television service.
Streamer VUit adds Cox Media Group stations
Local news streaming service VUit has added a handful of new stations operated by the Cox Media Group to its lineup.
AT&T begins sending some customers free phones
Some AT&T customers went to their mailboxes last week to discover a surprise from the phone company: A free smartphone.
Hulu to roll out price increase across on-demand, live tiers
Disney will raise the price of its streaming television service Hulu by $1 a month, the company told customers on Tuesday.