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Small broadcaster says DirecTV to remove local channels Friday
Heritage Broadcasting says an impasse with DirecTV will result in the removal of WWTV and WFQX.
SiriusXM brings back Coldplay Radio for limited run
SiriusXM Pandora is bringing back the artist spotlight channel Coldplay Radio for a limited run.
HBO Max rolls out native support for Vizio SmartCast sets
Vizio and AT&T's WarnerMedia announced HBO Max was rolling out as a native app for SmartCast-enabled television sets.
SiriusXM to launch Seth Rogen podcast “Storytime” in October
SiriusXM Pandora will launch a new podcast hosted by comedian Seth Rogen in early October, the company announced on Thursday.
Curiosity Stream parent invests in creator-focused streamer Nebula
The investment will help Nebula expand its marketing, launch new features and offer additional business opportunities to creators.
HBO Max, Youtube land on Spectrum smart boxes
Two new streaming services are rolling out this week for users of Charter/Spectrum's online-connected set-top boxes.
SiriusXM relaunches Rolling Stones Radio in tribute to late drummer
SiriusXM has re-launched Rolling Stones Radio on its satellite and streaming services in honor of late drummer Charlie Watts.
Netflix hit with federal lawsuit over child suicides
A federal lawsuit alleges Netflix ignored warnings that its show "13 Reasons Why" could encourage teenagers to self-harm.
AT&T pulling global CNN feed from UK cable systems
CNN International will no longer be available on British cable television systems starting next month.
DirecTV reduces HBO Max free trial to three months
Fresh from its spin-off from AT&T, video provider DirecTV is reducing the availability of one of its best perks.
Fubo TV could grab five million subscribers in five years
The top executive at Fubo TV says he believes his linear streaming television service could grab anywhere from three million to five million subscribers within the next five years. The statement came in an interview with a CNBC reporter published ... Read more
T-Mobile affirms data breach involving, current, former customers
The personal information of more than 50 million current and former T-Mobile wireless customers was compromised in a massive data breach, the company said this week.