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Iran arrests 28 journalists over coverage of woman’s death, protests
At least 28 journalists were arrested by police over their coverage of the death of an Iranian woman who died in police custody.
Research firm sees ad-supported Netflix dominating by 2027
New research released by Omdia says most global Netflix customers will use the ad-supported version of the service by 2027.
Comcast shifting more services to Sky streaming boxes
Comcast's Sky says it will shift more services to its streaming set-top boxes, but will still support satellites for a few more years.
New Amazon Fire TV Cube model gets discount for Prime members
The new Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming TV device is on sale for $100 when Prime customers use a special code at check-out.
Fox Weather gets carriage on Amazon Freevee, Verizon Fios
Fox Weather has inked a deal that makes the streaming weather network available on Amazon's Freevee service and Verizon Fios.
Comcast restructures Peacock PR department, some executives to leave
Comcast is shuffling its public relations and comms team for Peacock as the streamer struggles to add subscribers.
Cell towers, broadcasters start to return after Hurricane Ian
Phone towers are starting to come back online after Hurricane Ian slammed Florida on Wednesday.
El Huracán Ian inhabilita estaciones de radio y televisión en Florida
El huracán Ian ha interrumpido las estaciones de radio y televisión en toda Florida.
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Matthew Keys & Carol Alfonso
New Amazon Fire TV Cube will upscale older content into 4K
The new Amazon Fire TV Cube includes upscaling content that will make standard-definition and high-definition content look like it was shot in 4K.
Trevor Noah to leave “Daily Show” after seven years
Comedian Trevor Noah will leave Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" after seven years of hosting the satire news program.
BBC to cut hundreds of jobs at World Service
The BBC says it will cut around 400 jobs and make some channels digital-only as part of a cost-savings measure.
NBC to shut down Olympic Channel on Friday
YouTube TV and other providers will pull the Olympic Channel on September 30 as NBC discontinues the network.