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Google offering new Chromecast devices with bundled HBO Max trial

The bundle costs $65 a month and includes three "free" months of HBO Max.

July 22, 2021

AT&T has agreed to sell its DirecTV subsidy in Latin America to Grupo Wetherin, the company announced on Wednesday.

July 22, 2021

Verizon is bringing its Fios TV app to users of Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV devices, starting this week.

July 22, 2021

An unknown technical error prevented customers of wallet-friendly streaming TV service Philo from accessing their favorite shows and movies.

July 21, 2021

Dish Network's streaming TV service Sling TV is rolling out a new look-and-feel for users of Roku Ultra devices.

July 21, 2021

Starting next month, Disney will raise the price of ESPN Plus to $7 a month or $70 a year.

July 13, 2021

Federal regulators are seeking a half-million dollar fine against Gray Television over its ownership of two television stations in Alaska.

July 7, 2021

Pluto TV is now streaming classic episodes of "South Park" in more than a dozen Latin American countries.

July 7, 2021

Peacock will become the exclusive home of current and new films from Universal Pictures starting in 2022.

July 6, 2021

T-Mobile says it will soon offer the cheapest 5G-capable smartphone in the United States.

July 6, 2021

Wide Open West inked two separate deals late last month that will result in the cable company selling off part of its service footprint.

July 6, 2021

Sinclair Broadcast Group has emerged as a potential buyer for Comcast's seven regional cable sports channels, according to a report.

July 6, 2021