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Developer shuts down Roku app after admitting piracy
The developer of a popular, underground Roku app that offered illegal access to Weigel channels says he is ending the project.
Philo adds two Weigel channels to line-up
Philo has added two channels programmed by Weigel Broadcasting to its base package, the company announced on Wednesday.
Developer pulls more pirate streams over vetting practices
The developer of an underground Roku app that re-distributed pirate streams and unlicensed content has removed the majority of those streams this week.
Legal threats force Roku app creator to remove pirate streams
The curator of a popular, free Roku app was forced to pull several streaming broadcast channels over concerns of piracy.
Sinclair will launch sports streaming service this week
The Sinclair Broadcast Group says it will launch its Bally Sports-branded regional sports streaming service later this week.
New boss at CNN wants to move on from ratings war
The network's newest head executive is hoping the network can generate revenue beyond the traditional
Samsung accused of using benchmark deception tech on new TVs
Samsung is accused of using clever technology in an attempt to deceive reviewers who grade its latest QD-OLED screens.
CBS production crew arrested at U.S. Capitol
Seven people associated with "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" were arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.
Comcast may end free Peacock promotion for Xfinity customers
An executive said a deal with Comcast to offer Peacock for free has been good for the service, but customers will eventually have to pay.
Paramount executive in charge of international divisions on leave
Paramount Global says its top executive in charge of the company's international divisions has been placed on leave.
AT&T warns of more rate increases if inflation persists
An AT&T executive this week said more price increases could come for its wireless and broadband customers if a period of economic turbulence continues.
Lionsgate will debut some movies, shows on Tubi
Tubi will distribute a handful of Lionsgate-produced films and TV shows under a new deal.