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Passwords from old Pluto TV accounts leak online
A hacking group shared more than 3 million usernames, hashed passwords and other account details in a forum.
Tablo launches traditional DVR box for old-school viewers
The Tablo Dual HDMI plugs directly into the TV like a traditional DVR while allowing users the option to stream content on some Internet-connected devices.
Lifeline cheating at Sprint will cost T-Mobile $200 million
The settlement was reached with regulators after a probe involving subsidies paid to Sprint through the federal Lifeline program.
Locast expands to two more television markets
Locast rolled out to viewers in two new local broadcast markets this week, bringing the total number of metropolitan areas served to 25.
Blank-check firm backed by Dish founder cuts IPO size
A blank-check company established by the founder and current chairman of Dish Network has cut downsized its IPO.
5G speed only marginally better than 4G across most networks, report says
In a new report released this week, two of the three biggest carriers showed only marginal improvements in average wireless data speed on their 5G networks compared to 4G LTE.
T-Mobile rolls out iPhone 12 promotional pricing for new, existing customers
One day after Apple announced a host of new 5G-capable phones, T-Mobile is matching — and in some cases, beating — its rivals on promotional pricing for new and existing customers.
T-Mobile shrugs off obvious Verizon product placement during Apple keynote
The head of America's largest wireless phone company T-Mobile is shrugging off what came across as a significant amount of product placement for rival Verizon during Apple's latest product unveiling.
Red Ventures agreement called for job losses before CNET acquisition
An agreement between marketing firm Red Ventures and media giant ViacomCBS called for significant job cuts as part of a multi-million dollar acquisition of CNET Media Group.
Roku forcing app developers to use Roku Pay for subscriptions
Roku is forbidding app developers from forcing customers to visit a separate webpage to upgrade or downgrade their content subscriptions.
Comcast promotes charity executive to diversity officer role
Dalila Wilson-Scott will oversee diversity initiatives throughout the entire company.
AT&T streamlines consumer Internet service pricing
AT&T has refreshed the prices of its fiber-based broadband Internet service, making it more competitive against rival services.