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Here’s why you don’t need a 64GB Apple TV
The new Apple TV comes in two storage flavors: 32GB at $149 and 64GB at $199. Which one should you buy? Depends on how you intend to use it.
Former Gannett TV stations go dark on Dish Network (Update: They’re back)
TEGNA, the television broadcast company that separated from Gannett earlier this summer, has yanked dozens of local channels from satellite provider Dish Network.
Activist threatens to out cheating federal prosecutors over hacking cases
Andrew Auernheimer says he plans to expose Justice Department prosecutors who accessed Ashley Madison from government computers.
Philadelphia news photographers go on strike ahead of pope’s visit
Dozens of photographers other staff members at a local TV station have gone on strike mere days before a massive news event is set to take place.
Kentucky police order YouTube to remove emergency dispatch audio
The Kentucky State Police has started a letter-writing campaign aimed at encouraging YouTube to block a video depicting emergency dispatch audio of a trooper's final moments.
Sheriff blocks Sacramento news station from attending press briefing
Sheriff Scott Jones blocked an investigative reporter from attending a press conference on secret cellphone spy devices, according to a report by the station.
White House, FEMA investigated iHeartMedia over errant EAS broadcast
The White House and FEMA investigated iHeartMedia over a false emergency broadcast in October 2014, according to new documents obtained by The Desk.
Sprint criticizes DirecTV in full-page newspaper ads
Sprint has threatened to fly over the homes of DirecTV customers if the satellite giant continues to turn down its advertisements.
CNN to offer free live stream of upcoming Republican debate
CNN will offer a live feed of the September 16 Republican debate on its website and mobile apps for free.
Media General to acquire Meredith for $2 billion
Media General and Meredith will merge to form a new company called Meredith Media General, becoming the third-biggest owner of TV stations in America.
Time Warner Cable to launch channel dedicated to papal visit
Time Warner Cable will launch a 24-hour channel dedicated exclusively to coverage of the pope's visit to Cuba and the United States.
BBC readying streaming news service targeted at phone users
The BBC announced on Monday it is working on a new mobile streaming news service called "Newstream."