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SpaceX scrubs SiriusXM satellite launch, will try again Sunday
SpaceX scrubbed its planned launch of a new SiriusXM satellite on Friday, delaying the deployment of a new commercial satellite for the company.
FCC nod gives way to possibility of ‘Internet’ over broadcast TV signals
The FCC threw its support behind allowing TV broadcasters to use its next-generation standard for datacasting services.
China detains Bloomberg news assistant over “security” concerns
A Chinese news assistant working for Bloomberg has been detained by security officials in China, the outlet said on Friday.
YouTube TV gifts long-term subscribers free Chromecast with Google TV
YouTube TV is showing its appreciation for some long-time customers with an offer to grab a new Chromecast with Google TV for free.
SpaceX to launch new SiriusXM satellite on Friday
The satellite will help provide better coverage for SiriusXM's traditional satellite radio and data subscribers.
Subscriber jump, fee increase revealed at Disney streaming presentation
Disney Plus, which now has more than 86 million subscribers, will go to $8 a month next year.
Disney to place some theatrical films on streaming service next year
Disney will debut a handful of theatrical films on its Disney Plus streaming service in 2021, according to a report.
Reuters moves servers to Amazon’s cloud
Thomson Reuters has moved its servers and cloud storage to Amazon Web Services, which will help power digital Reuters news properties.
Amazon rolling out new interface for Fire TV devices
Amazon this week said it is rolling out a refreshed look-and-feel on its Fire TV line of streaming television devices.
Sky News pulls anchor, reporters from channel after COVID breach
Sky News has pulled Kay Burley and four others after they publicly breached COVID-19 health restrictions on Saturday.
Fox News to launch ad-supported weather stream in 2021
Fox News will debut a new ad-supported streaming TV channel called Fox Weather in the second-half of 2021.
AT&T sells anime streaming service Crunchyroll to Sony
AT&T has reached a deal to sell its anime-centric streaming TV service Crunchyroll to Sony for $1.175 billion in cash.