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iHeartMedia’s corporate office in Texas listed for sale
The San Antonio office building that has served as iHeartMedia’s corporate headquarters for more than two decades has been listed for sale by its current owner.
Bitmovin partners with Simplestream to bring services to TiVo OS
The solution is designed to reduce technical complexity, lower integration risk and deliver consistent playback experiences for viewers.
Optimum passes 700,000 mobile lines milestone
Optimum said the milestone proves that its wireless offerings are resonating with customers as the company works to build out "straightforward, cost-effective solutions."
DIRECTV Chief Marketing Officer Vince Torres to receive inaugural StreamTV Trailblazer Award
The award recognizes Torres' role in reshaping the company's pay television packaging strategy and streaming business, event organizers said.
Tablo to stop updating, end support for older apps in September
Nuvyyo, the company that develops Tablo, is pushing customers to use its newer app or upgrade to a fourth-generation Tablo DVR.
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Comcast Advertising incorporates purchase data from Affinity Solutions
The partnership will help marketers using Comcast Advertising's platforms evaluate whether ad campaigns lead to higher in-store or online transactions.
Apple TV operating system to end support for first models with Siri remote
The new operating system, which rolls out later this year, won't support some newer-model devices of the Apple TV, though they will continue to function for a while longer.
Prime Video to offer HBO Max in New Zealand
Streamers who opt to purchase HBO Max through Prime Video Channels will receive a discount off the monthly rate of the service.
SiriusXM to offer audio simulcasts of FIFA World Cup matches
Coverage will span satellite radio and streaming, with games airing primarily on SiriusXM’s Fox Sports channel.
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Comcast’s Xfinity TV to offer 4K access to FIFA World Cup games
Comcast will support a number of features, including multi-view windows and 4K feeds, during the FIFA World Cup tournament.
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Clay Travis departs OutKick as part of Fox News Digital integration
Clay Travis is leaving the online publication he founded in 2011 as the website becomes further integrated into Fox News Digital.
New Jersey police officer charged with stealing journalist’s camera equipment
The state trooper was tracked using an Apple AirTag located inside a bag of expensive camera equipment, state prosecutors said.