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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.

Roku, Amazon grow share of streaming market space

Roku and Amazon now control 80 percent of the streaming TV market in the United States, according to new data released by Parks Associates.

The West London office of Comcast and Paramount Global's joint venture Sky Showtime.

Sky Showtime, Paramount Plus launch in more Euro countries

Comcast and Paramount Global are rolling out versions of their domestic streaming services in more European countries this month.

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Philo adds family-friendly channels to streaming service

Philo has added two family-friendly television networks to its line-up of live pay TV channels.

Officials in San Luis Obispo County, California hold a press conference after a jury returns a guilty verdict in the disappearance and murder case of Kristin Smart.

Reporter faints during press conference on murder trial

A press conference on a California murder trial was halted on Tuesday after a television reporter suffered a medical episode.

The logo of Nexstar Media Group.

Nexstar says Verizon is lying about Fios carriage dispute

A Nexstar spokesperson said Verizon is misleading customers about an ongoing carriage dispute.

A Comcast XFinity cable technician.

Comcast to give Xfinity Internet customers a free speed boost

Comcast says it is increasing Internet download speeds across five popular Xfinity Internet plans.

An Optimum customer service center located in New Jersey.

Altice avoids carriage dispute between Optimum, Fox

Altice and Fox were able to reach a deal that averted a carriage dispute that had the potential to impact nearly 3 million Optimum subscribers.

A Roku menu is displayed on a smart television set.

Roku rolls out free, ad-supported service in Mexico

Electronics maker Roku says it has launched a version of the Roku Channel in Mexico.

Radio company fires president who used racial slur

iHeart Media says it has fired the president of its Atlanta station group after a video showed the executive using a racial slur.

Dish may sell Boost Mobile to satellite company co-founder

Dish is reportedly exploring ways to divest Boost Mobile to a blank check firm created by the satellite giant's co-founder.

Netflix sets November date for debut of ad-supported tier

Streaming service Netflix says it will roll out a cheaper subscription plan that is supported by advertisements in early November.

The logo of British broadcast network Channel 4.

British TV show will let audience destroy art by Picasso, Hitler

A new British television show set to air on Channel 4 will let the audience decide whether Jimmy Carr destroys historic art.

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