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Disney, former CEO hit with lawsuit over streaming problems
The lawsuit, filed in federal court last week, alleges the company offered misleading statements about the health of its direct-to-consumer products.
Verizon modifies unlimited data plans, changes streaming perks
Customers can now add-on streaming services like Apple Music and Disney Plus for an extra fee, where once they were offered for free.
Audacy kicked off New York Stock Exchange after price falls
Audacy has been removed from the New York Stock Exchange after its stock price fell below a required threshold.
CNN falls behind Newsmax in ratings after Trump town hall
CNN viewership eroded in the two days following its town hall with Donald Trump, putting it behind conservative upstart Newsmax.
Judge directs U.S. Marshals to collect from embattled radio owner
A federal judge has directed the U.S. Marshals to collect more than $2 million in unpaid legal fees from an embattled broadcaster.
Peacock will stream national NFC wild card game next year
The National Football League has struck a deal with Comcast to make Peacock the exclusive home of one wild card playoff game next year.
Comcast likely to sell stake in Hulu next year, CEO says
The deal could be valued as high as $27.5 billion, with Disney acquiring full control of the streamer.
Free TV Telly won’t bombard users with ads, exec says
Telly has a goal of shipping a half million smart TV sets by the end of the year, something one executive said will not be a problem.
WOW! will move its 117,000 TV customers to YouTube TV
WOW! says it is exiting the pay television market and will move its 117,000 customers to YouTube TV.
Vice Media files for bankruptcy, prepares asset sale
Vice filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it prepares to sell off the majority of its assets to a group of its creditors.
T-Mobile offering free MLB.TV to customers through July
T-Mobile is giving customers another opportunity to sign up for its free MLB.TV package.
Curiosity Stream cuts net loss by 51 percent
The streamer reduced expenses, raised prices and reached new distribution deals during the first three months of the year.