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Roku rolls out free, ad-supported service in Mexico
Electronics maker Roku says it has launched a version of the Roku Channel in Mexico.
Judge temporarily blocks search of slain reporter’s phone
A Nevada judge has temporarily blocked a request by police to search a cell phone associated with a slain newspaper reporter.
Radio company fires president who used racial slur
iHeart Media says it has fired the president of its Atlanta station group after a video showed the executive using a racial slur.
Dish may sell Boost Mobile to satellite company co-founder
Dish is reportedly exploring ways to divest Boost Mobile to a blank check firm created by the satellite giant's co-founder.
Fox won’t cover controversies involving World Cup host Qatar
Fox says it won't wade into controversies involving the World Cup host country Qatar when matches start airing in November.
Netflix sets November date for debut of ad-supported tier
Streaming service Netflix says it will roll out a cheaper subscription plan that is supported by advertisements in early November.
AMC Plus expands to several European, Asian countries
AMC Plus is now available in Spain, South Korea and India, executives with AMC Networks affirmed this week.
British TV show will let audience destroy art by Picasso, Hitler
A new British television show set to air on Channel 4 will let the audience decide whether Jimmy Carr destroys historic art.
Roku begins selling smart home products at Walmart
Roku has confirmed reports that it will start selling a line of smart home devices at Walmart retail stores later this month.
Apple working on ad-supported version of streaming TV service
Apple is working on a version of its Apple TV Plus streaming service that will include advertisements, according to a report.
Trevor Noah sets December date for “Daily Show” exit
Comedian Trevor Noah will step down from his hosting duties at Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” by the end of the year, the network affirmed this week. The departure date comes less than one month after Noah stunned the Daily ... Read more
TuneIn expands radio stations with Live365 partnership
A new partnership between TuneIn and Live365 will see a significant amount of new radio stations brought to the TuneIn platform.