Sinclair says it offered YouTube TV discount for sports channels
Sinclair said it offered to lower fees and extend a current contract with YouTube TV so customers wouldn’t lose access to 21 regional sports networks.
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Comcast to sell customer viewing data to third party measurement company
Comcast has reached an agreement to sell customer viewing data to Comscore, a firm that measures media viewership for advertisers.
Ex-Microsoft employee convicted of 18 felonies for stealing from company
A former Microsoft employee who was charged with stealing gift cards and tax evasion was convicted by a jury of 18 felony counts on Tuesday.
Hotstar, owned by Disney, blocks John Oliver segment critical of India’s leader
A Disney-owned streaming service operating in India has blocked a recent “Last Week Tonight” segment focused on the country’s prime minister, Narendra Modi.
Households on track to pass 250 GB data consumption per month, report says
The amount of broadband Internet data most American household use in a month is expected to pass 250 gigabytes (GB) per month, according to an industry analysis.
As Craigslist turns 25, a look at how it democratizes the Internet
“There was a period when websites didn’t rely on user data for profit margins, when people still viewed the internet as a radical laboratory for freedom and liberty.”
Sling TV to get new AMC add-on packages
Dish Network’s Sling TV has reached a new deal with programmer AMC Networks covering six linear channels as well as a handful of new on-demand add-on options.
TiVo enters a crowded market with new streaming TV device
A new streaming TV device is launching in April from a household name recognized by television lovers for decades.
Does it work? The Mohu Leaf 50 might blow you away…
Does the Mohu Leaf 50 antenna really work — and how many channels can you really receive with it?
Deltatre nearing deal to provide tech to Sinclair for sports, report says
Deltatre is nearing a deal to provide support to Sinclair Broadcasting Group for 21 regional sports networks acquired from Disney last year.
