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Policy-related stories involving the broadcasting, streaming, advertising, measurement and journalism industries. Includes public service journalism on press freedom issues, government agencies and international affairs.
Spotify faces class-action lawsuit over plans to disable “Car Thing”
Three Spotify subscribers are suing the streaming audio service over its plan to disable "Car Thing," a companion hardware product.
Federal judge halts Dish Network’s lawsuit against Vidgo
The stay comes several weeks after Dish and Vidgo said they were working toward a settlement in the patent infringement case.
Dish settles some streaming patent infringement lawsuits
The parent companies of KiDoodle.TV and BeachBody have agreed to license certain adaptive bitrate technology from Dish.
Appeals court sides against journalist Timothy Burke in Fox leaks case
An appeals court has denied Florida journalist Timothy Burke's request to have the government return computers and other items seized from his home last year.
American who hacked T-Mobile in 2021 arrested in Turkey, faces extradition
John Binns, 24, admitted to accessing servers connected to T-Mobile; he was federally indicted in 2022.
TEGNA anchor accused of child sex crimes in Texas
William Johnson is accused of child sex crimes that allegedly occurred before he joined a TEGNA television station last year.
Co-conspirator in Fox Leaks case to be sentenced in July
Marco Gaudino pled guilty to helping Florida journalist Timothy Burke trespass into computer systems, including one used by Fox News.
Ex-KNBC producer Phil Drechsler accepts plea deal in child porn case
A 61-year-old former news producer will plead guilty to one count of child pornography distribution, according to court records.
FCC chair proposes AI disclosure rule for political ads on TV, radio
If enacted, the rule would require political ads aired on radio and TV to include a disclosure if AI tools were used in their production.
Judge sets October trial date in Tim Burke hacking case
The preliminary trial date could be delayed as both sides argue over whether certain documents should be protected from public disclosure.
Connecticut AG sues Altice over Optimum Internet fees, service speeds
The state's attorney general takes issue with a little-disclosed $6 surcharge that appears on Optimum Internet customer bills.
British lawmakers set new rules for smart devices sold in country
Smart devices like Amazon's line of voice-activated speakers will have to adhere to new rules meant to increase security.