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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.
Seth Rogen videogame documentary to premiere on CBS All Access
"Console Wars" illustrates the 1990s-era business battle between Nintendo and Sega.
Plex pulls plug on problematic platforms
The popular network streaming app is dropping support for older-model smart TVs and streaming devices that aren't compatible with certain security measures.
SiriusXM issues fresh guidance with increased subscriber projection
The company says it expects to end the year with a net addition of 700,000 subscribers.
Television reporter stabbed during activist rally in Boston
Ted Wayman of Boston's WCVB was stabbed while on assignment over the weekend, the station that employs him confirmed on Tuesday.
Cable agreements complicate plans for cheaper HBO Max
Executives at HBO are wrestling with how to launch a cheaper, ad-supported version of HBO Max without stepping on cable deals.
Cousin Brucie resurfaces at WABC after SiriusXM stint
Veteran radio broadcaster Bruce Meyerowitz, better known by his on-air moniker Cousin Brucie, has returned to the airwaves.
FCC drops rule requiring cable companies to provide CableCARDs
The rule was intended to foster competition and innovation in the consumer cable box space, but the FCC admits that never happened.
Altice, Rogers to pursue bid for Cogeco despite rejection
Cogeco's board and top investor jointly rejected an unsolicited $7.9 bililon offer to acquire the Canadian cable firm.
Nexstar’s “NewsNation” grabs few viewers at launch
The "stick-to-the-facts" prime-time newscast drew less viewers than all three cable news networks.