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HBO Max launching on Roku devices this week
AT&T and Roku have reached a deal to bring the streaming service HBO Max to Roku hardware, the companies announced on Wednesday.
BuzzFeed begins search for HuffPost chief editor
Viral content website BuzzFeed has started searching for a new editor-in-chief to take over HuffPost.
Tubi rolls out free streaming service to Roku users in Mexico
Free streaming TV service Tubi TV is now available on Roku players in Mexico, the company announced this week.
Fox brings global streaming news service to more countries
Fox News International will launch in Chile, Portugal and Panama on December 17.
Chromecast with Google TV to get Apple TV app
Users of Google's newest Chromecast with Google TV will get access to the Apple TV app early next year.
Fox says ad revenue from Tubi will exceed broadcast nets
Revenue from Fox's Tubi TV is expected to surpass that of its broadcast networks, an executive predicts.
KCRA sued in federal court over copyright infringement
A pair of photographers have filed a federal lawsuit against KCRA and other news organizations over allegations of copyright infringement.
Following Netflix, HBO Max will drop “Chappelle’s Show”
The removal comes at the request of comedian Dave Chappelle.
Comcast won’t drop KCRA, other Hearst stations in “neighboring” markets
Comcast will not remove around three dozen Hearst-owned stations provided outside of designated TV markets.
Senator urges streaming services to make content free
Angus King is urging Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, Disney Plus and HBO Max to make their content free over the Christmas holiday.
HBO Max rolls out to Comcast’s X1, Flex users
AT&T's blockbuster streaming service HBO Max is now available on Comcast's X1 and Flex set-top boxes.
Comcast’s Peacock adds lifestyle digital network NBC LX
Comcast's streaming service Peacock on Tuesday added NBC's streaming digital network LX, a lifestyle channel featuring long-form content.