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Jeopardy! becomes first voice-powered game on Roku
A software developer has launched the first voice-powered game on Roku's streaming television platform.

Committee advances Gomez FCC nomination to full Senate
A committee has cleared Biden's latest FCC nominee to proceed to a hearing before the full U.S. Senate.

Ofcom probes Virgin Media after cancellation complaints
Ofcom is probing Virgin Media after receiving complaints that the telco makes it hard for customers to cancel their service.

Disney evaluating traditional TV business, CEO says
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company may offload ABC, ESPN and other parts of its traditional TV business.

Lionsgate moving forward with separation from Starz
Lionsgate has offered more information about its plans to separate its production company from its multiplex movie network and streaming service Starz.

The Roku Channel lands on Android TV, Google TV devices
Roku has made its free, ad-supported TV service The Roku Channel available on Android TV-powered devices for the first time.

Fox shuts down TV Everywhere app, pushes streamers to Hulu
Fox becomes the first network to end support for its TV Everywhere app in the era of cord-cutting.

Spectrum to offer wallet-friendly, sports-light TV package
Charter Communications says it is retooling some of its pay television packages to target budget-conscious viewers and sports fans alike.

Washington Post joins Verizon’s subscription platform
The Washington Post has announced a partnership with Verizon to sell digital subscriptions through the telecom's Plus-Play marketplace.

Amazon Prime Day has tons of deals for cord-cutters
Amazon's biggest shopping event of the year started Tuesday, and the retailer is already offering a number of great deals for cord-cutters and cord-nevers alike.

Weigel, DirecTV ink deal for national distribution of Me TV
DirecTV and Weigel Broadcasting have inked a distribution agreement that brings the retro television channel Me TV to viewers across the nation.

Viaplay begins layoffs amid restructuring
Viaplay has begun issuing pink slips to workers around the globe, a move that could see the elimination of as many as 1,000 jobs.