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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Plex tells users to change passwords after database breach
Plex is telling customers to change their passwords after the company discovered a database breach earlier in the week.
Atlanta station cuts ties with political analyst over Trump remark
A television station in Georgia has fired a long-time political commentator for some colorful comments he made about former U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent news broadcast.
Ex-employee accuses Twitter of “egregious” security lapses
Twitter's ex-head of security said the company has serious security lapses that would shock users if they knew about them.
Fox News websites, apps top New York Times, CNN in July
The websites and apps of Fox News Digital topped CNN and the New York Times in overall multi-platform traffic in July.
YouTube TV building multi-view window option
YouTube TV may soon allow subscribers to view four television channels on one screen.
Google update will help Chromecast users free up storage space
A new Google TV update will finally allow users to clean up their apps with just a few taps of their remote control.
Washington Post refuses arbitration after disciplining reporters
A union representing two Washington Post journalists has sued the newspaper for failing to engage in arbitration hearings.
Hulu has most-annoying commercials, survey reveals
Disney's general entertainment service Hulu has the most-annoying and most-repetitive ads of any streaming service, according to a survey.
Amazon to stop selling Fire TV device for free broadcast stations
Amazon says it will no longer offer a version of its Fire TV streaming hardware that allows television viewers to receive free broadcast stations.
Roku Channel adds more local NBC News streams
The Roku Channel has added several local NBC News streams and other channels to its free service.
Hackers ban One America News over privacy issues at conference
DEF CON organizers have permanently banned One America News after the network filmed participants without their permission.
FCC fines Florida radio company over lack of emergency alert gear
The FCC has fined a Florida-based community radio station over a lack of emergency alert notification equipment.