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$33 million settlement reached in CRT monitor class-action lawsuit
Customers who purchased CRT monitors or TV screens from Mitsubishi, LG, Philips, Samsung, Sony and other brands can receive a settlement.
FCC warns pirate radio operators in New York, New Jersey
The warnings are part of the FCC's broad enforcement actions available under the PIRATE Act.
Netflix to crack down on password sharing in U.S. by July
Executives say the strategy will likely lead to a dip in subscribers, but is better for the company over the long term.
FCC updates Emergency Alert System handbook for broadcasters
The FCC has issued an updated version of its Emergency Alert System manual, which must be kept in EAS-receiving facilities.
Amazon officially retires Epix website, apps after MGM Plus launch
Amazon this week officially retired the Epix brand name following the movie channel and streaming service's rebranding to MGM Plus this year.
YouTube TV testing improved picture quality on some devices
The new codec, VP9, could offer better video resolution on some programs and channels.
Twitter removes “government-funded” labels from news accounts
The labels prompted NPR and Canada's CBC News to stop posting content to Twitter in protest.
AT&T grows wireless, fiber subscribers during Q1 2023
AT&T generated more than $30.1 billion in revenue during the first quarter of 2023, spurred by a growth in wireless phone and fiber Internet subscribers.
BuzzFeed says clickbait revenue not enough to support news business
BuzzFeed's CEO admitted the news outlet wasn't profitable, and apparently would never be.
DirecTV adds EarthxTV channel to satellite, streaming platforms
DirecTV has reached a distribution agreement with the environment-focused documentary channel EarthxTV, which is now available on satellite and streaming.
Xumo to debut new set-top box this year
The Xumo Stream Box will be offered to Comcast's broadband Internet customers first, according to a report.
Twitter bans Wired reporter over hacking story
The banishment of Dell Cameron to the digital equivalent of purgatory is the latest assault on reporters by Twitter.