News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Samsung may start making OLED TVs with LG screens
Samsung is in the process of buying more than 1 million OLED panels from LG, according to reports.
Samsung rolls out touchscreen fix for fan-favorite phone
Samsung is rolling out a firmware update that customers hope will solve an aggravating problem with a popular phone.
Apple readying new TV accessory with speakers, camera
Apple is developing a new Apple TV device with integrated speakers and a video camera, according to a report.
SiriusXM ends streaming support for Lynx radios
One of SiriusXM Pandora's first radios to incorporate a satellite radio signal with the flexibility of online streaming no longer supports one of those features.
Disney Plus lands on Sky boxes, streaming sticks in Germany
Disney Plus is now available to Sky Deutschland and Sky Ticket customers on Sky Q and the Sky Ticket TV Stick.
Researchers: Fake Netflix app spreads malware on Android devices
Computer researchers say a fake Netflix app called "FlixOnline" was actually malware designed to hijack WhatsApp accounts on Android devices.
Comcast rolls out Discovery Plus to Flex users
Comcast's Flex set-top box users now have access to Discovery Plus, the companies announced on Thursday.
Fubo TV gets streaming rights to South American soccer matches
Streaming service Fubo TV has landed the exclusive streaming rights to CONMEBOL matches ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Feds issue recall for Verizon hotspots due to fire concerns
The Ellipsis Jetpack has been recalled over concerns that the device could overheat and burst into flames.
Ted Koplar, real estate mogul and former KMAX-TV owner, dies at 77
Edward Koplar, a real estate mogul who once owned a TV station in Sacramento, died this weekend at his home in St. Louis.
Personal info of Atlantic magazine staffers, contractors breached in cyber attack
The attack was discovered last month when Atlantic Media discovered an intrusion in some of its computer systems.
Bloomberg News scoops tied to criminal insider trading case
Bloomberg News reporter Ed Hammond has been tied to a criminal case involving allegations of insider trading.