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Philo continues partnership with Best Buy, launches new trial deal
Streaming television service Philo is extending a partnership with electronics retailer Best Buy by offering customers a new trial deal.
AT&T complains to ad group about Boost, Comcast wireless claims
Boost Mobile and Comcast will modify their advertising with respect to each company's wireless phone offerings after AT&T complained the ads were misleading.
Nuvyyo releases new four-tuner Tablo DVR with HDMI support
Canadian television hardware maker Nuvyyo has released a new version of its Tablo DVR that features four tuners and plugs right into the back of a TV set.
SiriusXM’s latest satellite a “total loss” in space
SiriusXM's newest satellite has been declared a total loss after it suffered from several failures during a series of in-orbit tests earlier this year.
New Android TV stick bearing Walmart’s Onn brand surfaces
Documents filed with federal regulators on Monday offered a sneak peek at a new Android TV device that is being designed by Walmart's in-house electronics brand Onn.
Peacock to offer every episode of “The Office” free for one week
From March 18 to March 24, all episodes of "The Office" will be free to stream with ads on Peacock.
AT&T begins offering 5G access on legacy unlimited plans
Some AT&T customers with older, legacy plans will start to see a speed bump when the company unlocks access to its 5G network on those tiers.
Fox weighs original programs for free streamer Tubi
Executives at Fox Corporation are mulling plans to offer original programs via the company's free, ad-supported streaming TV service Tubi, according to a report.
Roku begins beefing up original content offering
Roku has lifted the curtain on a new original series that will soon be added to its ad-supported streaming service.
Flex helps keep Comcast broadband subscribers, executive says
Comcast's streaming TV box may not have deep market penetration, but it's helping the cable and broadband company keep customers.
Netflix mulls licensing original shows to broadcast, cable networks
Netflix has held discussions with several media companies about licensing some of its original programs for airing on linear networks.
Bloomberg extends deal with Entercom to provide updates to news stations
The agreement allows Entercom's news stations to continue carrying Bloomberg Radio-produced segments.