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FCC fines Entravision $18,000 for not filing reports
The broadcaster's Washington, D.C.-area station didn't file timely reports for 14 consecutive quarters, the agency said.
New Android TV version to support custom remote buttons
Google could be readying a new remote with a "star" button that allows for custom shortcuts.
New York Times-owned the Athletic lays off journalists
The New York Times sports brand the Athletic has issued pink slips less than a week after the newspaper reached a new contract for union workers.
TuneIn inks deal for Formula 1 racing audio
TuneIn is adding Formula 1 raceday coverage for its Premium streaming audio subscribers.
Tucker Carlson still on Fox payroll despite Twitter show
The revelation was made in a letter sent by a network attorney to Carlson's legal reps over a new Twitter show.
Los Angeles Times editor faces heat over layoffs
The number of planned job losses was reduced by one after a journalist volunteered to leave the newspaper.
Merger discussions between Dish, DirecTV fizzle out
Dish and DirecTV have tried to merge several times over the last few decades, with those discussions falling apart each time.
Vizio executive says no plans to sell smart TVs overseas
The chief financial executive at Vizio says the company believes there is still more opportunity for growth in North America.
Antenna: Netflix subscriptions grow after password-sharing crackdown
The report reveals a sharp increase in Netflix subscriptions after the password-sharing crackdown last May, but doesn't indicate Netflix's churn rate for the same period.
Fox News interview with Trump still on, spokesperson says
The former U.S. president will keep an agreement to sit down with the Fox News Channel later this month, a spokesperson for the network said on Friday.
Xumo to power free streaming channels on TCL TVs
A Xumo executive revealed the partnership during an interview with the website Fierce Video this week.
Fox Corporation executive Raj Shah leaves company
The former White House communications official left Fox in late May, according to a report.