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Small broadcaster says DirecTV to remove local channels Friday
Heritage Broadcasting says an impasse with DirecTV will result in the removal of WWTV and WFQX.
HBO Max rolls out native support for Vizio SmartCast sets
Vizio and AT&T's WarnerMedia announced HBO Max was rolling out as a native app for SmartCast-enabled television sets.
Report says Amazon to launch branded television sets in U.S.
Amazon is expected to debut a new line of Amazon-branded television sets as soon as next month, according to a report.
Curiosity Stream parent invests in creator-focused streamer Nebula
The investment will help Nebula expand its marketing, launch new features and offer additional business opportunities to creators.
Locast suspends operations after court ruling
The broadcast streaming service is effectively dead, but the copyright infringement trial against it will continue.
Locast will stop interrupting streams with donation request
After an unfavorable court ruling this week, Locast says it will no longer interrupt live video streams with a request that a viewer donates.
HBO Max, Youtube land on Spectrum smart boxes
Two new streaming services are rolling out this week for users of Charter/Spectrum's online-connected set-top boxes.
Indie broadcaster warns of carriage dispute with new DirecTV
A small broadcaster in Michigan is warning of a carriage dispute with DirecTV that could leave thousands without CBS or Fox.
Fox News Channel declares war on Australian broadcaster
Officials with Fox Corporation sent a threatening letter to Australia's public broadcaster after it aired a documentary that was critical of the network.
Netflix hit with federal lawsuit over child suicides
A federal lawsuit alleges Netflix ignored warnings that its show "13 Reasons Why" could encourage teenagers to self-harm.
AT&T pulling global CNN feed from UK cable systems
CNN International will no longer be available on British cable television systems starting next month.
New Sling TV interface lands on some Android TV devices
Dish Network's streaming television service Sling TV is rolling out a new user interface for viewers with Android TV devices.