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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
FCC chairman wants prisons to jam cell phone signals
Later this month, the FCC will vote on a proposal that will allow prisons to jam cell phones belonging to inmates.
Roku integrates YouTube TV channels into search experience
Roku has updated its Roku Sports portal to include recommendations from YouTube TV, the companies announced on Friday.
DirecTV expands “MySports” package to include more broadcast stations
Independently-owned ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates are joining a wide number of Fox stations and affiliates available through the plan.
WBD rebrands some HBO, Cinemax cable channels
Three HBO channels and three Cinemax channels are getting new names.
NewsNation gains new viewers in August
Nexstar Media Group's cable news outlet NewsNation continued to grow its audience in August, with the network seeing sharp year-over gains in total day viewership
Fox News dominates cable ratings in summer TV book
Fox News remained the most-watched television network in August, extending a run that began in late June and carried through the summer
Scripps to sell WFTX to Sun Broadcasting
Scripps has reached a deal to sell its Fort Myers Fox affiliate to Sun Broadcasting for $40 million.
Empower Ocean Media forms after merger between media agencies
Empower Media and Ocean Media merged to form Empower Ocean Media Group, the second-largest U.S. independent agency with $1.5 billion in billings.
Comcast Technology Solutions to build new Philadelphia Flyers fan experience
In addition to its consumer-facing features, the Flyers will use CTS technology for business insights, team executives said.
Dolby announces new Dolby Vision 2 standard
Dolby Laboratories has unveiled Dolby Vision 2, its next-generation picture quality technology for television and other entertainment devices, the company announced on Tuesday.
Tablo introduces offline mode for 4th-generation DVRs
Technology developer Nuvyyo has introduced an offline mode for its fourth-generation Tablo digital video recorders, the company announced on Friday.
CBS News picks Kim Harvey to lead “CBS Evening News”
CBS News has appointed Kim Harvey as the new executive producer of the “CBS Evening News,” the network announced Thursday.