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WBD to launch HBO Max in Germany early next year
News of the launch comes amid Paramount's aggressive takeover offers, and as WBD prepares to spin out its cable networks from its streaming business.
Breezeline parent Cogeco see U.S. revenue dip during fiscal Q4
Breezeline experienced higher customer disconnects across broadband, TV and wireless during its fiscal Q4.
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Bluesky logs 40 million accounts, will roll out “dislike” button
The platform, an alternative to X/Twitter, has been accused of stoking confirmation bias and failing to address problematic behavior.
Roku wants to help eliminate streaming sports confusion
As sports moves across different channels and apps, Roku sees an opportunity to help fans find the games they want.
Reddit stock pops after bright Q3 earnings report
The company saw an uptick in monthly average users, and continues to make progress in its AI-focused business.
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Disney execs wrongly claim YouTube TV pulled channels without warning
Disney and YouTube have both been warning TV viewers for weeks that a disruption was likely.
FanDuel Sports to offer some NBA, NHL games on free streaming platforms
Select games from FanDuel Sports Network are coming to Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus and Prime Video for free.
Charter revenue flat, broadband disconnects continue through Q3
Broadband and video churn continued, but slowed somewhat as Charter began aggressively marketing perks like price guarantees and included streaming access.
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ABC, ESPN pulled from YouTube TV after contract expires
Around 10 million customers have lost access to ABC, ESPN, FX, National Geographic and other Disney-owned channels.
Nexstar renews employment contract of founder, CEO Perry Sook
Sook's core annual salary is $3 million, with another $5 million in discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
Report: Warner Bros Discovery shares financial data with Netflix amid merger talks
Netflix is interested in WBD's film and streaming businesses, not its cable units.
Apple services revenue earns nearly $29 billion during Q3
Overall revenue clocked in at $102.5 billion, boosted by higher interest in iPhones and Apple-branded apps.
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