Technology
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YouTube begins blocking viewers with ad-block plugins
YouTube has started testing a version of its website that is incompatible with ad-blocking plugins, a move that could help improve ad revenue.
Roku debuts home security system, offers smart home updates
The monitoring system, like other Roku smart devices, is a white-label version of a product made by Wyze.
Vizio hardware sales drop during key Super Bowl quarter
The company is starting to see a slowdown in both TV sales and the number of people using its streaming platform.
FBI raids home of ex-Daily Beast editor Timothy Burke
A law enforcement source confirmed the former Deadspin video editor is the target of a criminal investigation, but declined to provide specific information.
Garth Brooks brings radio channel to TuneIn after leaving SiriusXM
The deals keep coming for TuneIn, which is becoming one of the industry's more-dominant audio platforms.
ACE works with DAZN, BeIN Sports to tackle sports piracy
The group has already helped shut down a major pirate streaming service that was illegally distributing sports content.
Warren Buffett criticizes Paramount for cutting dividend
"It's not good news when any company cuts its dividend dramatically," the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO said.
David Owens to oversee mobile products at Charter
A former Sprint executive is joining Charter Communications to service as its senior vice president of mobile products
Dish Network, Sling TV lose more than 550,000 subscribers
Dish Network saw more than 550,000 customers leave its two pay television products during the previous financial quarter.
Dish says no customer data breached during cyberattack
Dish Network says no customer data was obtained during a cybersecurity incident that took internal systems down in mid-February.
Apple service revenue increases as hardware sales fall
The company's second-quarter earnings show consumer aren't buying as many Macs and iPhones, but are increasingly interested in Apple TV, Apple Fitness and Apple Music
Sling Freestream grows to 335 live streaming channels
Dish Network's free television service Sling Freestream is adding 12 exclusive channels this week, the company announced on Thursday.