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A Comcast XFinity cable technician.

Comcast to give Xfinity Internet customers a free speed boost

Comcast says it is increasing Internet download speeds across five popular Xfinity Internet plans.

A banner with the logo of streaming service Fubo TV hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange.

Fubo TV shutting down sports betting business

Fubo TV says it will no longer develop the Fubo Gaming sports betting service and will shut it down in a handful of states.

A graphic for the free, ad-supported streaming channel SpeedVision

Speedvision to return to television as free streaming channel

A cable TV magnate and a professional wrestler have teamed up to revive a broadcast outlet dedicated to motorsports.

Ye, formerly Kanye West, to acquire social media platform Parler

Social media platform Parler says musician Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is acquiring the company.

An Optimum customer service center located in New Jersey.

Altice avoids carriage dispute between Optimum, Fox

Altice and Fox were able to reach a deal that averted a carriage dispute that had the potential to impact nearly 3 million Optimum subscribers.

The Chromecast with Google TV HD looks the same as the flagship Chromecast with Google TV, but has fewer internal bells and whistles.

Chromecast with Google TV 4K gets Android 12 update

Google is rolling out a software update for owners of the 4K-compatible version of the Chromecast with Google TV.

Comcast shutting down digital network G4

Comcast Spectator is closing down its online pop culture channel G4 less than one year after its relaunch.

Qatar issues new media restrictions ahead of World Cup

Government officials in Qatar have issued new restrictions on media ahead of the country's World Cup soccer tournament.

A Verizon sign in front of a store in Chicago.

Nexstar stations pulled from Verizon Fios over fees

Nexstar pulled its TV stations from Verizon Fios systems on Saturday over a dispute on fees associated with carriage.

The Fox Broadcasting logo appears on a building in Phoenix, Arizona in an undated image posted to Flickr and licensed through Creative Commons

Fox board creates committee to probe reunion with News Corp

Fox Corporation has formed a special committee tasked with exploring a potential deal to reunite with News Corp.

A Roku home screen is shown on a smart television set.

Roku lanza servicio gratuito con publicidad en México

El fabricante de productos electrónicos Roku dice que lanzó una versión de su servicio de transmisión gratuito con publicidad en México.

By:
Matthew Keys & Carol Alfonso
A Roku menu is displayed on a smart television set.

Roku rolls out free, ad-supported service in Mexico

Electronics maker Roku says it has launched a version of the Roku Channel in Mexico.

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