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Tablo issues refunds over delayed ATSC 3.0 device
Nuvvyo says it will issue refunds to customers who pre-ordered a forthcoming version of its popular, Tablo-branded broadcast TV recorders.
SiriusXM, NHL extend radio agreement through 2029
SiriusXM and the National Hockey League have reached a deal that will keep hockey games on the satellite and streaming radio platform through the 2029 season.
CNET rolls back AI-created articles over errors
Articles that were written by artificial intelligence bots had several errors in them before they were published on CNET's website.
European public broadcasters get Olympics through 2032
Public broadcasters in Europe will share the broadcast rights to the Olympic games with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) through 2032.
Nexstar stops live-streaming local newscasts
Local television stations owned or operated by Nexstar Media Group will no longer offer live streams of their local newscasts.
Judge says laid-off Twitter employees can’t sue
A group of laid-off Twitter employees can't sue in federal court because they agreed to arbitration clauses, a federal judge ruled.
YouTube developing Pluto TV-like linear content channels
YouTube is developing a new content hub that will serve videos through linear streams, similar to what's offered on Pluto TV and Comcast's Xumo Play.
Spotify users report problems playing songs
Friday the 13th is proving itself for Spotify customers tonight, with many saying they're unable to play content.
SmartNews lays off over 100 workers in U.S., China
SmartNews has laid off more than 100 workers at its offices in the United States and China, and could implement downsizing in Japan, according to a report.
Viewpoint: Sports journalists must report injuries responsibly
When crisis strikes sports, it is left to the media to report in, around, about and through the moment. Some do it well, and some fail miserably.
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Nicole Kraft, The Conversation
HBO Max raising price, adding live sports
HBO Max will raise its subscription price for the first time ahead of its first-ever live sports matches.
T-Mobile begins laying off managers, closing retail stores
T-Mobile has begun laying off hundreds of retail managers as part of a broader cost-cutting move at the wireles company.