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Charter releases Spectrum app for XClass-powered TV sets

Spectrum TV customers can now access their live channels and on-demand programming through Comcast's line of smart television sets.

Retiran señal de CNN en Nicaragua en medio de represión a medios

La variante en Español de CNN fue retirada de los sistemas de cable en Nicaragua esta semana en medio de una campaña contra los medios de comunicación en ese país.

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Matthew Keys & Carol Alfonso
Jim Matthews, a radio news anchor for WWJ-AM in Detroit, appears in an undated handout image.

Detroit radio broadcaster killed during domestic dispute

A Detroit-area radio news anchor was killed during a violent domestic dispute at his Michigan home this week.

Teen arrested over Rockstar intrusion had prior hacking charges

A British teenager accused of hacking Rockstar and Uber had previously been charged with cyberattacks against Microsoft and Nvidia.

The logo of cable network CNN. (Logo courtesy Warner Bros Discovery, Graphic by The Desk)

CNN signal pulled in Nicaragua amid crackdown on media

CNN en Español's signal was pulled from cable and satellite in Nicaragua amid a press crackdown by government officials.

The logo of streaming service Sky Showtime.

Sky Showtime officially launches in Nordic countries

Sky Showtime officially debuted this week in a handful of countries, offering TV shows and movies from Comcast and Paramount.

The opening graphic of the KTLA Morning News.

KTLA Morning News moves on without Mark Mester

The KTLA Morning News went on as planned Saturday morning, but without news anchor Mark Mester behind the desk.

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

Google releases cheaper version of Android TV streaming device

Google has finally debuted the cheaper version of its flagship Chromecast with Google TV streaming device.

A still frame from a Grand Theft Auto video game.

British police arrest teenager over “Grand Theft Auto” hack

A British teenager has been arrested in connection with a massive cyberattack against the developer of "Grand Theft Auto," according to a law enforcement source.

Google starts to dominate streaming TV market in Europe

Google's streaming television platform Android TV is growing its share of the European smart TV market, according to new research.

KTLA Morning News weekend anchor Mark Mester appears during a television broadcast.

KTLA fires weekend anchor Mark Mester over Saturday broadcast

KTLA has fired weekend morning news anchor Mark Mester after he criticized the station for its handling of the departure of a veteran broadcaster.

Sinclair, Nexstar stations face fines for breaking advertising rule

Several stations owned by Sinclair and Nexstar are facing thousands of dollars in fines for violating rules regarding advertising aimed at children.

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