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Technology

Articles involving technology companies, hardware, software and industry trends.

The Warner Bros booth at San Diego Comic Con in 2018. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)

Report: Warner Bros Discovery shares financial data with Netflix amid merger talks

Netflix is interested in WBD's film and streaming businesses, not its cable units.

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Apple services revenue earns nearly $29 billion during Q3

Overall revenue clocked in at $102.5 billion, boosted by higher interest in iPhones and Apple-branded apps.

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Amazon's new smart TV and streaming sticks will run Vega OS instead of Fire OS. (Courtesy photo)

Amazon Q3 revenue boosted by advertising, cloud computing businesses

Amazon's cloud computing business, coupled with strong advertising sales, contributed to healthy Q3 earnings.

EARNINGS REPORT
A smart television set running the Netflix application.

Netflix approves rare 10-for-1 stock split

The move is intended to help retail investors buy more shares of Netflix after its stock price crossed $1,000.

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Roku grabs $1.21 billion during Q3, posts first profitable quarter since 2021

Roku posted its first profit since 2021 as ad sales and streaming growth boost platform revenue and lift full-year outlook.

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The YouTube app running on a smartphone. (Stock image)

YouTube negotiations with Disney could lead to sports-only tier

The sports tier, if it launches, would be a departure from Google's all-in pricing scheme for YouTube TV, which costs $83 per month.

SiriusXM logo on a generic car radio.

SiriusXM subscriber, revenue struggles continue into Q3

The satellite and streaming radio company saw its Q3 revenue dip 1 percent compared to last year.

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AT&T asks court to block forthcoming NAD lawsuit over Luke Wilson ad

AT&T is seeking declaratory relief from a federal court in Texas over its Luke Wilson ad that challenges T-Mobile's marketing.

Tubi is a free, ad-supported streaming television platform owned by Fox Corporation. (Courtesy image)

Fox CEO: Tubi reaches profitability earlier than expected

Interest in the streaming service was driven by more premium content and an aggressive global expansion effort.

The West Coast headquarters of Comcast and NBC Universal at 10 Universal City Plaza in Universal City, California. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Comcast revenue slips during Q3, lower ad revenue impacted earnings

Xfinity TV now has 11.52 million subscribers, while Xfinity Internet counts 31.44 million connections.

EARNINGS REPORT
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Nielsen: Football, NBA make NBC highest-rated network during third week of October

The return of NBA games on NBC help solidified the network as the most-watched during the period between October 20 and October 26.

RATINGS
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez (left) speaks with Steve Herman, the Executive Director of the Jordan Center at the University of Mississippi's School of Journalism. (Still frame via web broadcast, Graphic by The Desk)

FCC commissioner criticizes meeting agenda during shutdown

FCC Commissioner Gomez criticized the number of Open Meeting agenda items discussed while the government remains shut down.

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