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Is YouTube TV the best cordcutting replacement for cable?
YouTube TV costs $50 a month for around 70 channels. But is it the best option for cordcutters who want cable TV without cable prices?
TiVo enters a crowded market with new streaming TV device
A new streaming TV device is launching in April from a household name recognized by television lovers for decades.
Men’s Journal lays off entire editorial staff
Men's Journal laid off its entire New York City-based editorial staff ahead of the publication's planned relocation to California, according to a report.
Twitter suspends 70 accounts linked to Bloomberg campaign over spam
Around 70 accounts linked to Michael Bloomberg's presidential campaign were suspended for tweeting spam, according to a report.
Gone from Netflix, DVD sales of “Friends” soar
DVD and digital sales of the TV series "Friends" have tripled since the show became unavailable to stream on Netflix in the United States.
Comcast exploring acquisition of Vudu from Walmart
Comcast Corporation is exploring a possible acquisition of Internet-based video rental company Vudu.
Fox interested in purchasing Tubi TV, report says
Fox is exploring a possible acquisition of San Francisco-based streaming TV and movie provider Tubi TV.
Researcher: Social media can make people more lonely
Research by Relationships Australia revealed one in six experience emotional loneliness, which means they lack meaningful relationships in their lives.
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Roger Patulny
Frankfurt shooting spree suspect uploaded video manifesto to YouTube
Frankfurt shooting spree suspect Tobias Rathjen posted a lengthy manifesto online as well as a handful of YouTube videos before the attack.
Oakland, San Jose sports teams move radio broadcasts to the web
The Oakland Athletics and San Jose Sharks will move their audio play-by-play to Internet streams in lieu of traditional radio broadcasts.
SiriusXM quietly adds option to cancel service online
An option quietly rolled out by SiriusXM now allows customers to cancel their service by chatting with an agent.
SiriusXM, Pandora expected to remain separate entities
The decision to keep SiriusXM and Pandora as separate offerings is by design now, but it wasn't the intention from the start.