News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Albany news anchor on leave after on-air incident
A news anchor in Albany, New York has been placed on leave after she appeared disheveled during a recent news broadcast.
Amazon offers Fire TV Stick for $17
Ahead of its Prime Day shopping holiday, Amazon is offering customers a deep discount on its flagship streaming television stick.
Cinemax Go streaming service to close later this month
Warner Bros Discovery will stop operating its Cinemax Go streaming service at the end of the month.
Comcast’s Xumo first to integrate all network news streamers
Xumo has become the first multi-platform streamer to offer broad access to all four major broadcast network news streaming channels.
Legal threats force Roku app creator to remove pirate streams
The curator of a popular, free Roku app was forced to pull several streaming broadcast channels over concerns of piracy.
CBS production crew arrested at U.S. Capitol
Seven people associated with "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" were arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.
Senators explore USB-C common charge standard in U.S.
If a group of federal lawmakers have their way, the United States may have a national charging standard.
Apple taps NBC Universal for ad sales on news, stocks apps
Apple and NBC Universal have expanded an advertisement partnership in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Paramount executive in charge of international divisions on leave
Paramount Global says its top executive in charge of the company's international divisions has been placed on leave.
AT&T warns of more rate increases if inflation persists
An AT&T executive this week said more price increases could come for its wireless and broadband customers if a period of economic turbulence continues.
Lionsgate will debut some movies, shows on Tubi
Tubi will distribute a handful of Lionsgate-produced films and TV shows under a new deal.
Key deadline for Dish 5G rollout approaches
A key deadline imposed by federal regulators for Dish Network's 5G wireless network rollout is Tuesday.