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Nexstar spat with DirecTV impacts local news during Hawaii fires
DirecTV customers impacted by the Maui fires are without two source of local news due to an ongoing dispute with Nexstar.
Thousands lose access to wireless, cable TV during Maui fires
Nearly all cellphone towers are offline and more than 16,000 are without cable or broadband access after fires swept through Maui last week.
FDA seeks to improve medicine ads on radio, TV
The FDA is evaluating whether to modify its rules for pharmaceutical ads aired on broadcast television and radio stations.
In hacking probe, prosecutors question journalist’s credentials
Federal prosecutors have questioned the credentials of a journalist who is at the center of a criminal hacking investigation involving Fox News.
Nexstar accuses DirecTV of copyright infringement
Nexstar has accused DirecTV of illegally streaming CW Network programming for months, as the war between the two companies escalates.
Sony will incorporate some TiVo technology in Google TV sets
Xperi, the parent company of TiVo, says the plan is connected to its acquisition of Vewd earlier this year.
Xperi to start offering TiVo-powered smart TVs in North America
Xperi says TV sets powered by the TiVo streaming operating system will start shipping in the United States in 2024.
NFL raises price of streaming service, adds NFL RedZone
NFL Plus is getting a price increase, but the NFL is also adding new features to the streaming service, including access to NFL RedZone.
Disney Plus sheds domestic subscribers during Q3
Disney lost domestic subscribers across nearly all of its streaming products during its most-recent quarter, the company revealed on Thursday.
Altice founder Patrick Drahi says he feels “betrayed” by execs at center of corruption probe
Patrick Drahi said the ongoing criminal probe should not have a material impact on Altice's cash or guidance through 2023.
Philo keeps AXS, HDNet Movies on platform for now
Philo is working toward renewing its agreement with Anthem Sports & Entertainment to continue offering AXS and HDNet Movies to customers.
Australian broadcaster closes Twitter accounts over ‘toxic’ behavior
ABC Australia has closed down nearly all of its Twitter accounts amid concerns over marketing costs and an uptick in abusive behavior.