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“House of the Dragon” causing some Roku models to overheat
Some older-model Roku devices are overheating when customers stream the new HBO Max drama "House of the Dragon."
Plex tells users to change passwords after database breach
Plex is telling customers to change their passwords after the company discovered a database breach earlier in the week.
Hisense debuts new TV models with NextGen broadcast tuner
Hisense released its newest line of TVs that are capable of receiving a new generation of TV signals.
Ex-employee accuses Twitter of “egregious” security lapses
Twitter's ex-head of security said the company has serious security lapses that would shock users if they knew about them.
Google changing search algorithms to curb click-bait
The changes could prove problematic to spammy marketing blogs that use search engine optimization as part of their business.
Fox News websites, apps top New York Times, CNN in July
The websites and apps of Fox News Digital topped CNN and the New York Times in overall multi-platform traffic in July.
YouTube TV building multi-view window option
YouTube TV may soon allow subscribers to view four television channels on one screen.
DirecTV to simulcast Amazon’s Thursday football for businesses
DirecTV says it has reached an agreement with tech giant Amazon to simulcast Thursday Night Football games for its business clients.
Google update will help Chromecast users free up storage space
A new Google TV update will finally allow users to clean up their apps with just a few taps of their remote control.
Visible eliminates group payment perk, lowers price of base plan
Visible removed its group payment plan and introduced two new payment plans for new and existing customers.
Amazon to stop selling Fire TV device for free broadcast stations
Amazon says it will no longer offer a version of its Fire TV streaming hardware that allows television viewers to receive free broadcast stations.
Hackers ban One America News over privacy issues at conference
DEF CON organizers have permanently banned One America News after the network filmed participants without their permission.