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Social media platform Bluesky grows to 3 million accounts
Bluesky has eclipsed 3 million registered accounts; the platform has hired a moderation team to help it sift through problematic posts.
Fox News sees 3 million tune in for Iowa Caucus coverage
Fox News won the night with its Iowa Caucus coverage, according to key metrics from Nielsen, Adobe Analytics and Emplifi.
Altice lowering Optimum broadband Internet prices
Altice is lowering the standard price of its Optimum fiber-based Internet service, with some customers seeing a reduction of their bills by 20 percent.
Streamers like ‘shoppable’ TV ads, QR codes, survey reveals
Consumers like QR codes, especially if they get a discount, but complain the codes don't appear on TV long enough to scan them.
Dish laying off nearly 160 workers in wireless division
Dish Network is implementing a fresh round of layoffs that will impact nearly 160 workers at its corporate campus near Denver.
Investment bank floats potential BT-Starlink partnership
The pact could help BT deploy broadband Internet in rural areas where fixed-wireless or fiber-based services are difficult to deploy.
Fox Sports grabs 40 million viewers for NFC Wild Card Playoff game
Fox Sports says its weekend match-up between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys grabbed 40 million overall viewers across broadcast and cable TV.
Filmrise expands partnership with ITV Studios, adds more British TV content
Shows like "Prime Suspect" and "Romulus" will be offered to FilmRise clients as part of the deal.
Sinclair chairman buys Baltimore Sun newspaper
Sinclair's executive chairman has acquired the Baltimore Sun from a hedge fund, the newspaper said on Monday.
Peacock helps grab 28 million viewers for AFC Wild Card Playoff game
Comcast said Peacock had more than 16 million devices streaming the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at once.
Florida journalist used CBS News password to access Fox News feeds
A Florida journalist under investigation for alleged cybercrime offenses used a password belonging to CBS News to access raw video files belonging to Fox News.
Charter begins accepting applications for Spectrum Scholars
Eligible college juniors accepted into the program will receive $20,000 in scholarship money, plus mentoring, internship and career advancement opportunities.