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Comcast exec confirms interest in putting X1 platform on smart TVs
The comments from Comcast's chief executive on Tuesday verified a report published last month by a business publication.
AT&T exec says he’s satisfied with HBO Max debut
John Stankey, the chief executive of WarnerMedia parent company AT&T, says he "couldn't be more pleased" with the way things are going at HBO Max.
Tablo offering free preview of commercial skip feature
The free trial is available to customers with an active program guide subscription unti the end of the month.
SiriusXM chief executive James Meyer to retire
James Meyer, the chief executive of streaming audio company SiriusXM Pandora, will retire at the end of the year, the company announced Tuesday morning.
ViacomCBS to relaunch CBS All Access as Paramount Plus
CBS All Access, one of three direct-to-consumer streaming services offered by the company, will relaunch next year as Paramount Plus.
Verizon buying Tracfone Wireless for $6 billion
Verizon is buying prepaid mobile phone provider Tracfone Wireless for more than $6 billion, the companies announced in a press release.
Nexstar syndicates local politics show to California stations
"Inside California Politics," produced in Sacramento by FOX40, will now be seen on several stations throughout California.
Marketing firm Red Ventures to acquire tech news site CNET
Marketing firm Red Ventures has reached an agreement with ViacomCBS to acquire technology news website CNET for $500 million.
KCRA investigated by feds over closed captioning issue
The FCC notified the station of a complaint over an alleged lack of captions during Gov. Newsom's COVID press conferences in March.
Philo discussing ways to bring AMC Plus to users, executive says
Responding to a question posed by a Redditor, Philo CEO Andrew McCollum says the budget streamer wants to bring customers AMC Plus.
Senators say ISP data caps blocking access to online schooling
Nearly a dozen senators sent a letter to seven Internet providers urging them to lift broadband data caps that may inhibit online learning.
Walmart begins selling TiVo-branded streaming dongle
Some Walmart stores across the country have started selling TiVo's Android-powered streaming television dongle, according to a tipster.