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Edgio stuns Wall Street with post-merger earnings report
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Edgio stuns Wall Street with post-merger earnings report

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Edgio shocked Wall Street analysts with a better-than-expected quarterly earnings report this week.

Vizio launches tool to consolidate streaming subscriptions
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Vizio launches tool to consolidate streaming subscriptions

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The tool will allow customers to enter their payment information, then manage their streaming services in one location.

Sony Bravia TVs get broadcast channel support within Google TV
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Sony Bravia TVs get broadcast channel support within Google TV

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

A new software update for Sony Bravia TVs now allows viewers to sort through broadcast channels within Google TV’s “Live” tab.

Netflix subscribers appear to shun service’s games
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Netflix subscribers appear to shun service’s games

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Less than 1 percent of Netflix subscribers are regularly using the company’s novelty games, according to a report.

Google TV could offer native access to Xumo streams
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Google TV could offer native access to Xumo streams

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Google is preparing an update to Google TV that could bring native access to 50 ad-supported channels powered by Xumo.

John Oliver criticizes Warner Bros Discovery over shelved movie
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John Oliver criticizes Warner Bros Discovery over shelved movie

Posted on August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Comedian John Oliver criticized HBO’s parent company Warner Bros Discovery during a segment on his news satire program.

Discovery Plus now integrated into Sling TV
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Discovery Plus now integrated into Sling TV

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Sling TV has incorporated subscription service Discovery Plus into its platform, priced at $5 a month.

HBO Max, Discovery Plus to merge next summer, executive says
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HBO Max, Discovery Plus to merge next summer, executive says

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Streaming services HBO Max and Discovery Plus will merge into a single app by next summer, executives affirmed on Thursday.

ABC News crew covering wildfire face criminal charges
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ABC News crew covering wildfire face criminal charges

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by Matthew Keys

A news crew covering a wildfire in California faces charges after police say they illegally entered a crime scene.

Warner Bros Discovery to gut HBO Max development team
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Warner Bros Discovery to gut HBO Max development team

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Some HBO Max shows could be re-branded as HBO Originals, while many will simply be dropped, according to a source.

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