Technology
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Astound Broadband launches low-cost Internet service
The product, called Internet First, is aimed at low-income households and requires proof of government assistance to enroll.
Washington Post to launch newsroom focused on social platforms
The Washington Post is launching a new digital newsroom that aims to reach consumers on non-traditional platforms.
Paramount, Skydance reach agreement on merger framework
Paramount and Skydance Media have agreed to a framework for a proposed merger that could be announced in the coming days.
Spotify to raise prices on Premium, Duo and Family plans
Streaming audio service Spotify will increase its monthly price to $12, marking the second price adjustment in less than a year.
Disney, Comcast still too far apart on Hulu’s valuation
Disney and Comcast hired investment banks to determine the valuation of Hulu and how much Disney owes to buy out Comcast's stake in the service.
WBD CEO says company still interested in NBA games for TNT
WBD CEO David Zaslav says TNT wants to remain a global leader in sports, but needs to pursue rights deals that make solid financial sense.
FilmRise leans on CFO Johnny Holden for growth strategy
FilmRise is expanding the role of its chief financial executive to include growth strategy initiatives.
Little Dot Studios licenses Curiosity Stream documentaries
The shows add to Little Dot Studios' output of more than 20,000 hours of fact-based content across YouTube and other platforms.
Clinch optimizes Sports API to include data from Olympic Games
Data points like live scores and daily medal counts will be integrated into the product.
Dish settles some streaming patent infringement lawsuits
The parent companies of KiDoodle.TV and BeachBody have agreed to license certain adaptive bitrate technology from Dish.
Appeals court sides against journalist Timothy Burke in Fox leaks case
An appeals court has denied Florida journalist Timothy Burke's request to have the government return computers and other items seized from his home last year.
ABC grabs nearly 2 million for Monaco Grand Prix coverage
ESPN's coverage of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix drew nearly 2 million viewers to ABC early Sunday morning.