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T-Mobile brings 5G network to robots
T-Mobile is looking beyond ordinary human consumption of its 5G wireless network.
Amazon’s top Fire TV stick gets rare price cut
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote is going for just $40, marking a rare mid-summer discount on the device.
After pandemic peak, consumers stick with streaming
Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video are the most-used streaming services in 2021, according to a new J.D. Power survey.
SiriusXM orders new SXM-9 satellite from Maxar
SiriusXM Pandora has ordered a new satellite for the company's satellite radio and datacasting service.
Some Sky customers to get Paramount Plus for free
ViacomCBS and Comcast's Sky Group have signed a pact that will see Sky Q users get first bite at Paramount Plus.
KTVU anchor Frank Somerville returns to air
After more than two months away from the anchor desk, KTVU anchor Frank Somerville returned to the air on Wednesday.
Samsung to debut OLED TV at electronics show next year
Samsung could finally debut an OLED television set at the Consumer Electronics Show next year, according to a report.
Tubi wants to grow customer base with cheap content
Tubi will try to grow its audience by incorporating more TV shows and movies into its content library — as long as they are not too much to license.
Roku ends quarter with more than 55 million customers
Roku says it now has more than 55 million active users on its smart TV platform.
Paramount Plus to get 14 exclusive “South Park” movies
Those crazy kids from South Park, Colorado are going to help ViacomCBS roll in the dough — but not before their two co-creators do.
ViacomCBS sees increase in free, premium streaming customers
Pluto TV, Paramount Plus and Showtime helped ViacomCBS make gains in the streaming space.
Spotify testing cheaper premium plan supported by ads
Spotify is quietly testing a new feature that offers unlimited song skipping for $1 a month.