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Vizio puts interactive holiday greeting cards on home screens
Vizio is using interactive greeting cards on the home screens of its smart TV sets to promote holiday-themed movies and TV episodes.
Comcast warns Xfinity customers of likely data breach
The incident is connected to a security issue with Citrix, a technology provider Comcast and other companies use for various services.
French media giant Vivendi may split into three companies
Canal Plus and Dailymotion owner Vivendi says it may split into three companies to unlock better growth opportunities.
Spain’s Movistar Plus will offer Max in early 2024
Other countries will get Max, rebranded from HBO, throughout the year, WBD says.
Paramount, Peacock content coming to Movistar Plus
Paramount and Comcast's joint venture Sky Showtime will integrate into Movistar Plus next year.
Ofcom says GB News program in violation of impartiality rules
British regulator Ofcom says the "Don't Kill Cash" campaign violated its impartiality rules in at least one of six instances.
MGM Plus to enter Latin America through partnership with Lionsgate
MGM Plus has forged a partnership with Lionsgate that will help it expand into certain Latin American territories.
Fox Business edges out CNBC in business day ratings wars
Fox Business won over more viewers in business day viewers and market hours viewers, according to Nielsen ratings.
Staffer who made sex tape in Hart Senate Office Building was warned over social media posts
The Chief of Staff for Senator Ben Cardin's office warned Aidan Maese-Czeropski to "tone down" his social media posts after promoting him to a junior-level position in November.
Al Jazeera photojournalist Samer Abudaqa dies in Gaza attack
A photojournalist with Al Jazeera has died while covering the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Putin indicates willingness to free WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to a deal with the United States that would secure the release of American journalist Evan Gershkovich.
New SiriusXM streaming app debuts today
After more than a year of promotions and much longer in development, SiriusXM has finally debuted the newest iteration of its streaming app for mobile devices.