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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Meta to pull WhatsApp support on older phones
Meta Platforms will stop supporting its WhatsApp messaging service on several models of Apple iPhone and Android-powered devices by the end of the year.
Fox Business Network grows lead over CNBC in 2022
The Fox Business Network pulled ahead of its main rivals to emerge as the leading business network for the year with viewers.
Group wants Twitter owner probed over reporter suspensions
A whistleblower group wants the government to probe Twitter and CEO Elon Musk for suspending several journalists.
Dish Network pulls Me TV from satellite platform
Dish Network says Weigel Broadcasting walked back a "handshake agreement" to keep Me TV on its traditional satellite service.
Top Gun: Maverick lands on Paramount Plus
Paramount Global's big summer blockbuster is finally available on the company's flagship streaming service, Paramount Plus.
Philo rolls out Yule Log for holidays
Wallet-friendly service Philo is inviting subscribers to sit around the "Philo-place" and stream its new Yule Log.
Frndly TV adding on-demand shows from A+E Networks
Frndly TV says it is adding the A+E Networks video on-demand catalog for current subscribers.
Fox says final World Cup drew ‘massive’ audience
Fox and Telemundo saw a combined audience of over 25.7 million tune in to watch the final match of the FIFA 2022 World Cup.
Sky apologizes for glitch during Game of Thrones airing
Sky says a software glitch allowed a profane episode of "Game of Thrones" to be accessible without a PIN in August.
Yellowstone prequel ‘1923’ grabs 7.4 million viewers
More than 7 million customers streamed the first episode of the Yellowstone prequel 1923 on Sunday.
Apple pulls out of NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations
Apple is no longer pursuing digital rights to the NFL's Sunday Ticket package, according to reports.
Verizon, Cox Media reach deal to avoid blackout
Verizon and Cox Media Group have reached a new carriage agreement that will avoid a programming blackout for Fios customers.