Technology
Articles involving technology companies, hardware, software and industry trends.
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.
YouTube TV clarifies features, limitations for NFL Sunday Ticket
NFL Sunday Ticket will allow two streams at one time and include a multi-screen feature that allows watching several games from one device.
Frndly TV launches on Vizio smart TV sets
The $7 a month service is now available to millions of Vizio TV users without a separate streaming device.
Amazon apps to distribute Fox local news feeds
Local news feeds from Fox TV stations are now available on the Amazon News app and on Amazon Echo Show smart displays.
OutKick sees viewership surge in March, outpacing competitors
The sports and pop culture brand saw more than 52 million minutes of content streamed in March, a year-over-year increase of 152 percent. [EXCLUSIVE]