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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Apple executive leaves after making crude remark in video
Apple parted ways with senior executive Tony Blevins after he made a comment about "big-breasted women" in a TikTok video.
T-Mobile to pay millions to settle class-action suit over data breach
T-Mobile has agreed to pay more than $350 million to settle claims stemming from a serious data breach last year.
Former KTLA anchor Lynette Romero heading to KNBC
Former KTLA news anchor Lynette Romero has formally announced her decision to sign with cross-town rival KNBC.
Fast Company suffers prolonged outage after attack
Fast Company said its website will remain offline until it can be sure that hackers no longer have access to its content management system.
SiriusXM simulcasting Weather Channel coverage of Hurricane Ian
SiriusXM Pandora is offering an audio simulcast of the Weather Channel's coverage of Hurricane Ian as the storm makes landfall in Florida.
British teen pleads not guilty to hacking campaign
A British teenager entered a plea of not guilty this week after prosecutors accused him of a cyber intrusion against at least two companies.
Verizon to start charging $30 phone set-up fee in October
Verizon Wireless will begin charging customers a $30 fee when they need help setting up a new device, starting October 3.
Suspect arraigned in killing of Michigan radio newsman
A suspect with a lengthy criminal history was charged this week in connection with the murder of a radio news broadcaster in Michigan.
Retiran señal de CNN en Nicaragua en medio de represión a medios
La variante en Español de CNN fue retirada de los sistemas de cable en Nicaragua esta semana en medio de una campaña contra los medios de comunicación en ese país.
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Teen arrested over Rockstar intrusion had prior hacking charges
A British teenager accused of hacking Rockstar and Uber had previously been charged with cyberattacks against Microsoft and Nvidia.
Sky Showtime officially launches in Nordic countries
Sky Showtime officially debuted this week in a handful of countries, offering TV shows and movies from Comcast and Paramount.
British police arrest teenager over “Grand Theft Auto” hack
A British teenager has been arrested in connection with a massive cyberattack against the developer of "Grand Theft Auto," according to a law enforcement source.