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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Google incorporates more free channels into TV platform
Google is rolling out an updated version of its Google TV interface that will see hundreds of free television streams added to the platform.
Urban One acquiring Cox Media radio stations in Houston
Urban One says it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with rival Cox Media Group to acquire four Houston-area radio stations.
WBD nears deal to exit regional sports business
Warner Bros Discovery and Major League Baseball are close to a deal that would keep AT&T-branded regional sports networks operational through October.
iHeartMedia poaches Jon Kurland from Amazon
iHeartMedia has snagged Amazon executive Jon Kurland to serve as its next chief entertainment counsel.
Pending lawsuit accuses Dish Network of weak cybersecurity
A pending lawsuit claims Dish Network had weak cybersecurity that opened the door for hackers to compromise its internal systems.
Lawmakers seek DOJ probe into Warner Bros Discovery merger
The four members of Congress say the merger led to layoffs, cancelled shows and other "anticompetitive" behavior.
Vidgo quietly raises price of streaming TV packages
Vidgo has quietly increased the price of its primarily English-language television packages.
Streamline offloads Podcast Business Journal to newsletter company
Streamline Publications has sold Podcast Business Journal to the owner of the newsletter Podnews, The Desk has learned.
Deutsche Telekom acquires majority of T-Mobile U.S.
Deutsche Telekom has acquired a majority stake in its U.S.-based wireless subsidiary, T-Mobile.
Paramount weighs offering majority stake in Noggin
Paramount is considering a plan that would put a majority stake in children's streaming service Noggin up for sale
Few details offered about Netflix password-sharing crackdown
Streaming service Netflix still hasn't offered information about how it intends to crack down on password sharing among customers in the United States.
NAB promotes Josh Miely to VP, Content Design
NAB has promoted Josh Miely to serve as its vice president of content design and development