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Dish acquires Ting Mobile, forges partnership with Tucows
Dish Network has acquired the assets of Ting Mobile, bringing more than 200,000 prepaid wireless subscribers under the control of the satellite television company.
Sinclair demands Washington Post retract story over pulled segment
The TV station owner says the newspaper column is "rife with inaccuracies, defamation, lies and conspiracy theories."
Spotify producing education-focused documentary podcast
Spotify is producing a three-part documentary on education and policy issues, according to a job listing.
Cousin Brucie to depart SiriusXM radio, teases eventual return elsewhere
Bruce Meyerowitz, better known by his on-air name "Cousin Brucie," will depart satellite radio service SiriusXM.
KCRA fires reporter months after bathroom video goes viral
Melinda Meza of KCRA-TV was released this week after her contract with the station ended, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Contract talks continue between Stern, SiriusXM
News of the discussion was confirmed by SiriusXM chief executive Jim Meyer during a conference call with investors on Thursday.
Vizio to replace Amazon Prime button after pressure from Walmart
Vizio will replace the Amazon Prime Video shortcut button on its remote controls after a request from retailer Walmart.
Amazon CEO Bezos says deal for HBO Max is “eventually” coming
Amazon's chief executive Jeff Bezos said he believes his company will eventually come to an agreement that will see HBO Max land on Amazon Fire TV devices.
Tech CEOs testify before House Judiciary Committee
The leaders of Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook will testify following an investigation by lawmakers into anti-competitive business practices.
“Friends” most-streamed show on HBO Max, AT&T says
The sitcom "Friends" is the most-streamed show on WarnerMedia's streaming service HBO Max, the company said in a press release this week.
Jon Kelly, former KCRA & KCPQ station owner, dies at 84
Former KCRA and KCPQ owner Jon Kelly died at a hospice center in Southern California at the age of 84.
Streaming services lead Emmy Award nominations with more than 200
Netflix has earned more than 160 Emmy nominations, more than any other network or service, according to a press release.