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Vice to start offering shows through Pluto TV
Pluto TV's content library will expand thanks to a new distribution agreement with Vice, the companies announced on Thursday.
Roku to distribute Quibi content under “Roku Originals” brand
The move covers more than 70 Quibi shows that were acquired by Roku earlier this year.
Hulu to add NFL Network, NFL RedZone in time for football season
The NFL will place its two cable channels NFL Network and NFL RedZone on Hulu with Live TV starting later this year.
Apple finally fixes its Apple TV remote
The re-designed Apple TV Siri Remote will be available as a standalone accessory for $60.
Philo adds Bloomberg, Revry to program lineup
Philo is adding Bloomberg and Revry to its streaming TV lineup as well as hundreds of movies and TV shows from Crackle.
Oklahoma City news anchor resigns, charges TV station with racism
The allegations continue a trend of employees speaking out about abuse and harassment at Hearst-owned properties.
T-Mobile ends Sprint’s “Hulu on Us” promotion after acquisition
T-Mobile is no longer offering new Sprint lines for activation, and that means an end to the "Hulu on Us" promotion.
New York caps Internet prices for low-income customers
ISPs will have to offer a $15 a month package to low-income households under a new state law in New York.
Study finds AT&T leads 5G race in reliability, download speeds
A survey by RootMetrics offered praise for all three carriers, but AT&T earned the most high marks in some surprising categories.
Philo testing picture-in-picture feature for TV listings
Philo is testing a new feature that would bring a significant update to its on-screen TV listings.
ViacomCBS appoints two new executives for news, local stations
ViacomCBS will unite its CBS news and local broadcast divisions under a single operation, with two new executives leading the joint effort.
Amazon Prime Video rolls out Discovery Plus add-on
Amazon Prime members and Prime Video subscribers can now purchase Discovery Plus as an add-on to their existing service.