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Robot publishes error-filled article on Gizmodo website
A robot-written list published by Gizmodo centered around the "Star Wars" franchise contained numerous errors, an editor confirmed on Wednesday.
California radio stations knocked off air by cyberattack
A cyberattack left several California radio stations unable to broadcast last week, the owner of the stations revealed this week.
Canadian government, media firms pull Facebook advertising
The Canadian government and one of the country's biggest telecoms have stopped ad spending on Facebook and Instagram.
Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud leaving after nine years
Vimeo says its chief executive of nearly a decade will soon be leaving the company for an unnamed new opportunity.
GQ alters, then removes, essay critical of David Zaslav
Lifestyle magazine GQ altered, then deleted, an article critical of WBD CEO David Zaslav, apparently at the urging of the entertainment company.
Fox produced 45 minutes of “real news” for Independence Day
The blockbuster film "Independence Day" used nearly an hour of real-world "news clips" commissioned from actual TV channels.
American companies taking bigger slice of European TV market
American media firms are taking a bigger slice of the European TV market, with several companies listed among the largest owners of channels and streaming services.
STN launches HD channels on Intelsat’s Galaxy 19
Slovenia-based STN has launched the first high-definition television platform on Intelsat's Galaxy 19.
Brits complain of laggy connections, other broadband issues
A consumer survey shows the United Kingdom's high-speed Internet services still have a long way to go.
Disney licenses shows to Channel 4 streaming service
Disney has agreed to license older TV comedies, thrillers and dramas to Channel 4 for its streaming service.
Disney nearly bought Twitter, but trolls stood in the way
Trolls and extremism gave Disney CEO Bob Iger pause on the company's planned acquisition of Twitter.
DAZN offers ticket purchases through streaming app in Italy
DAZN and Vivaticket are partnering on a new initiative that will allow sports streamers to buy event tickets while they watch live matches.