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Sinclair will launch sports streaming service this week
The Sinclair Broadcast Group says it will launch its Bally Sports-branded regional sports streaming service later this week.
New boss at CNN wants to move on from ratings war
The network's newest head executive is hoping the network can generate revenue beyond the traditional
Samsung accused of using benchmark deception tech on new TVs
Samsung is accused of using clever technology in an attempt to deceive reviewers who grade its latest QD-OLED screens.
CBS production crew arrested at U.S. Capitol
Seven people associated with "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" were arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.
Senators explore USB-C common charge standard in U.S.
If a group of federal lawmakers have their way, the United States may have a national charging standard.
Editor says NYTimes journalists shouldn’t complain on Twitter
Social media isn't the place for complaints about colleagues and other matters, the new newspaper executive said.
USA Today writer resigns after plagiarism discovered
USA Today says it has deleted nearly two dozen articles from its website after it was discovered a junior writer fabricated quotes.
Roku launches click-to-buy ad partnership with Walmart
Roku and Walmart are teaming up on a new advertisement concept that will allow Roku users to buy things from Walmart using their remote control.
Apple taps NBC Universal for ad sales on news, stocks apps
Apple and NBC Universal have expanded an advertisement partnership in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Comcast may end free Peacock promotion for Xfinity customers
An executive said a deal with Comcast to offer Peacock for free has been good for the service, but customers will eventually have to pay.
Paramount executive in charge of international divisions on leave
Paramount Global says its top executive in charge of the company's international divisions has been placed on leave.
Dish says 5G wireless service rollout met FCC deadline
Dish Network says its emerging 5G wireless service is now available to over 20 percent of the U.S. population.