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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Comcast rolls out Discovery Plus to Flex users
Comcast's Flex set-top box users now have access to Discovery Plus, the companies announced on Thursday.
Fubo TV gets streaming rights to South American soccer matches
Streaming service Fubo TV has landed the exclusive streaming rights to CONMEBOL matches ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Feds issue recall for Verizon hotspots due to fire concerns
The Ellipsis Jetpack has been recalled over concerns that the device could overheat and burst into flames.
Ted Koplar, real estate mogul and former KMAX-TV owner, dies at 77
Edward Koplar, a real estate mogul who once owned a TV station in Sacramento, died this weekend at his home in St. Louis.
Personal info of Atlantic magazine staffers, contractors breached in cyber attack
The attack was discovered last month when Atlantic Media discovered an intrusion in some of its computer systems.
Bloomberg News scoops tied to criminal insider trading case
Bloomberg News reporter Ed Hammond has been tied to a criminal case involving allegations of insider trading.
Bloomberg News scoops tied to criminal insider trading case
Bloomberg News reporter Ed Hammond has been tied to a criminal case involving allegations of insider trading.
Hulu rolls out unified brand design, with push toward original content
Disney's streaming service Hulu is rolling out a brand refresh with an improved look-and-feel and sonic branding.
Amazon reportedly crippling internals of some Fire TV devices on purpose
Amazon is blowing fuses in its Fire TV devices on purpose in order to prevent users from rolling back to a prior operating system, according to a report.
Job cuts coming after T-Mobile acquires smaller wireless company
Shentel says it will eliminate more than 300 jobs after selling its wireless division to T-Mobile earlier this year.
Reuters diversity report reveals newsroom isn’t very diverse
A diversity report commission by Reuters revealed the company still has a lot of work to do.
Nuvyyo rolls out slight price increase for Tablo lifetime guide subscription
The increase was needed to cover rising costs of purchasing the data, a Nuvyyo representative said.