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Meta to pull WhatsApp support on older phones
Meta Platforms will stop supporting its WhatsApp messaging service on several models of Apple iPhone and Android-powered devices by the end of the year.
Google probably won’t offer NFL games in 4K
During a recent interview, a Google executive confirmed YouTube probably won't stream NFL Sunday Ticket games in 4K resolution.
Fox Business Network grows lead over CNBC in 2022
The Fox Business Network pulled ahead of its main rivals to emerge as the leading business network for the year with viewers.
Amazon developing live sports app, report says
Amazon is developing a standalone sports app for live events, though it must first secure rights to games and matches.
Spain delays shutdown of standard definition TV signals
Officials in Spain said the country and its broadcasters simply aren't ready to live in a world with only high-definition broadcast signals.
Sunday Ticket deal will accelerate multi-view feature for YouTube TV
The feature, called Mosaic Mode will work with NFL Sunday Ticket, a company executive confirmed in an interview this week.
Comcast raising prices on Xfinity broadband plans
Comcast says it will raise the price of its Internet plans several months after rolling out a speed boost to customers.
Group wants Twitter owner probed over reporter suspensions
A whistleblower group wants the government to probe Twitter and CEO Elon Musk for suspending several journalists.
Reporters targeted by rogue TikTok employees, now fired
Four employees of TikTok parent ByteDance were fired after an internal audit showed they spied on journalists.
Dish Network pulls Me TV from satellite platform
Dish Network says Weigel Broadcasting walked back a "handshake agreement" to keep Me TV on its traditional satellite service.
Google awarded rights to NFL Sunday Ticket for YouTube
As expected, Google has been announced the winner of the NFL Sunday Ticket package, starting with next year's football season.
Top Gun: Maverick lands on Paramount Plus
Paramount Global's big summer blockbuster is finally available on the company's flagship streaming service, Paramount Plus.