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Security company begins warning Pluto TV customers of breach
More than 3 million passwords were dumped on the dark web, researchers say.
HBO Max will expand to Europe, Latin America in 2021
Existing HBO apps will re-launch under the HBO Max brand with an expanded library of TV shows and movies.
Roku, HBO Max talks happening “daily,” AT&T executive says
The chief executive of AT&T's WarnerMedia says he's optimistic a deal will be reached with Roku.
Dish Network to pay $210 million over illegal promo calls
The settlement comes after Dish Network was accused of making millions of illegal robocalls more than a decade ago.
SiriusXM hopes to lure new customers with free Hulu offer
SiriusXM is hoping to lure new streaming subscribers with an offer to enjoy Hulu on them for three months.
TEGNA says still working with AT&T over DirecTV, U-Verse issue
TEGNA says it is "confident" that a deal can be done "quickly" if AT&T "is now willing to begin good faith discussions."
ABC News lays off small number of employees amid broader restructuring
Disney will lay off a small number of employees across its ABC News division, according to a news executive.
AT&T tells customers to watch Locast for blacked-out TEGNA channels
AT&T has started telling its DirecTV and U-Verse customers to use a free streaming service to access dozens of blacked-out local channels that are operated by TEGNA.
AT&T tinkers with idea of streaming CNN-brand service
A report sheds light on AT&T's freemium streaming strategy over the next few years.
Warner to offer all theatrical releases on HBO Max simultaneously next year
AT&T is hoping to attract new subscribers to its HBO Max streaming service by offering theatrical releases there next year.
Nexstar stations go dark on Dish Network
Dish said it offered to extend its agreement with Nexstar twice on Wednesday but didn't hear back from the company.
TEGNA asking for “largest rate increase” ever, AT&T says
TEGNA and other programmers have asked for around 24 percent more in carriage fees year-over-year, an AT&T source said.