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Plex lays off three dozen workers, blames sluggish ad market
Plex issued pink slips in late June that impacted more than three dozen staffers representing 20 percent of its work force.
Twitter threatens to sue Instagram parent over Threads app
Twitter is concerned that Threads, powered by Instagram, could further erode its business in the era of Elon Musk.
Dish explores way to reunite with Echostar, report claims
Dish Network has reportedly hired financial advisors to explore a possible merger with satellite hardware maker Echostar.
Sky Stream boxes coming to Currys retail stores
Comcast's Sky Group will begin selling its latest streaming television device in hundreds of brick-and-mortar stores across the UK.
Sky, Channel 4 extend Formula 1 partnership through 2026
Channel 4 and Comcast's Sky have extended a multi-year partnership that will allow fans of Formula 1 to watch some coverage on free TV.
AMC Networks promotes Sam Rowden to VP, Content Group
AMC Networks has promoted one of its top programming executives to a newly-created vice president role.
Hawaiian Telcom files complaint against Nexstar
The complaint submitted to the FCC says Nexstar is not negotiating in good faith toward a new carriage agreement for several stations.
Robot publishes error-filled article on Gizmodo website
A robot-written list published by Gizmodo centered around the "Star Wars" franchise contained numerous errors, an editor confirmed on Wednesday.
California radio stations knocked off air by cyberattack
A cyberattack left several California radio stations unable to broadcast last week, the owner of the stations revealed this week.
Canadian government, media firms pull Facebook advertising
The Canadian government and one of the country's biggest telecoms have stopped ad spending on Facebook and Instagram.
Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud leaving after nine years
Vimeo says its chief executive of nearly a decade will soon be leaving the company for an unnamed new opportunity.
GQ alters, then removes, essay critical of David Zaslav
Lifestyle magazine GQ altered, then deleted, an article critical of WBD CEO David Zaslav, apparently at the urging of the entertainment company.