News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Apple inks global broadcast deal for Major League Soccer
Apple will serve as the exclusive streaming partner for all Major League Soccer games starting next year.
Microsoft will integrate cloud-based Xbox app into Samsung TVs
Owners of Samsung's Tizen-powered smart TV lineup will soon be allowed to play Xbox games without a dedicated console.
Paramount Global to bring Pluto TV to Canada
Paramount Global's free, ad-supported streaming television service Pluto TV is finally making its way to Canada.
European Union adopts USB-C port for mobile phones
A forthcoming European law could require Apple to switch from the Lightning port to USB-C.
YouTube TV rolling out surround sound to more platforms
YouTube TV says it is rolling out surround sound support for more devices this week, including Chromecast and Roku devices.
Apple TV to see improvements with forthcoming software update
The updated operating system will offer a number of improvements and new integrations, Apple executives said this week.
AT&T removes HBO Max perk for new Fiber customers
AT&T has quietly ended a promotion that bundled free access to HBO Max with some of its top-tier fiber Internet packages.
FCC probes Standard General’s proposed acquisition of TEGNA
The FCC demanded an explanation as to how Standard General's acquisition of TEGNA would serve the public interest.
Washington Post in turmoil over Twitter behavior of Millennial reporters
Millennial reporters had to be reminded how to act like adults. Maybe it's time the newspaper look beyond Harvard candidates.
Sling TV becomes first to integrate billing into MyBundle.tv platform
Streaming TV aggregator MyBundle.TV will now allow customers to sign up and pay for Dish Network's Sling TV right from the platform.
BBC News apologizes over errant ticker messages
Officials at BBC News have apologized over errant ticker messages that said the Manchester United soccer team was "rubbish."
Comcast to raise price of AMC Plus subscription for Xfinity customers
Starting in June, the cost of AMC Plus will increase to $9 a month for Xfinity video and Internet customers.