News Brief

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

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.

August 23, 2022

The websites and apps of Fox News Digital topped CNN and the New York Times in overall multi-platform traffic in July.

August 23, 2022

YouTube TV may soon allow subscribers to view four television channels on one screen.

August 23, 2022

A new Google TV update will finally allow users to clean up their apps with just a few taps of their remote control.

August 22, 2022

A union representing two Washington Post journalists has sued the newspaper for failing to engage in arbitration hearings.

August 22, 2022

Disney's general entertainment service Hulu has the most-annoying and most-repetitive ads of any streaming service, according to a survey.

August 17, 2022

Amazon says it will no longer offer a version of its Fire TV streaming hardware that allows television viewers to receive free broadcast stations.

August 16, 2022

The Roku Channel has added several local NBC News streams and other channels to its free service.

August 16, 2022

DEF CON organizers have permanently banned One America News after the network filmed participants without their permission.

August 16, 2022

The FCC has fined a Florida-based community radio station over a lack of emergency alert notification equipment.

August 11, 2022

Fox brought in over $3 billion in revenue last quarter, spurred in large part by Fox News and Tubi, the company said.

August 10, 2022

Disney says its Hulu with Live TV service lost 100,000 customers to end the quarter with 4 million subscriptions.

August 10, 2022