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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
DirecTV launches rewards program for satellite, Internet subscribers
The program is open to subscribers of DirecTV via Satellite and DirecTV via Internet.
Radio DJ killed in mass shooting at end of Kansas City Chiefs rally
Lisa Lopez-Galvan was attending a parade for the Super Bowl champs when she was fatally shot at the end of the rally.
DirecTV quietly tests transmitting national NBC feed to offset loss of TEGNA affiliates
The pay TV provider confirmed it was "testing some capabilities as we explore alternative delivery options to help offset the rising costs of retransmission consent."
MyBundle CEO predicts “hundreds” of cable operators to shut down in coming years
Several cable TV companies have affirmed plans to turn off their traditional video service — and one industry expert thinks this is just the beginning.
MyBundle doubles staff, hires Scott Kessler away from Vizio
Streaming marketplace MyBundle has more than doubled its employee count over the last six weeks to include the hiring of an industry veteran who will be tasked with building out the company's streaming service partnerships.
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Dish sues eight companies over streaming tech patents
Eight separate companies have been on the receiving end of patent lawsuits filed in federal court by pay TV provider Dish Network.
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Amazon Prime Day has tons of deals for cord-cutters
Amazon's biggest shopping event of the year started Tuesday, and the retailer is already offering a number of great deals for cord-cutters and cord-nevers alike.
Sling Freestream adds 7 new channels
Dish Network's free, ad-supported streaming service Sling Freestream launched seven new channels this week, including four from the Estrella Media brand.
Sling Freestream surpasses 400 linear content channels
The milestone was reached this week after the Dish Network-backed service added three new channels.
YouTube offers new pre-season NFL Sunday Ticket deal
The deal will earn streamers $50 off if they order the NFL Sunday Ticket before September 9, two days after the start of football season.
Starz offers deals ahead of June price increase
The service will cost $10 a month starting this summer, but streamers can score a long-term deal on a subscription.