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AT&T to launch ‘skinny bundle’ service next week6/22/2018
A small number of channels will be available for as little as $15 per month
AT&T; has unveiled a new video service called WatchTV, a skinny bundle of channels that will be available “on virtually any smartphone, as well as on certa… continue readingBy Sarah D. Young
Disney ups its offer for 21st Century Fox assets6/20/2018
The company is now in a bidding war with Comcast
The Walt Disney Company has raised its bid for 21st Century Fox's movie and television assets to $71.3 billion, the two companies announced on Wednesday. … continue readingBy Sarah D. Young
ACLU speaks out against proposed Sinclair-Tribune merger6/19/2018
The organization said the deal would grant an unprecedented amount of control over local news to one company
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is trying to convince federal regulators to block a controversial proposed merger between Sinclair Broadcasting G… continue readingBy Amy Martyn
Comcast makes $65 billion cash offer for Fox6/14/2018
The offer sets up a probable bidding war with Disney
Now that a federal judge has cleared the way for AT&T; to acquire Time Warner, Comcast is entering the battle to acquire the assets of New Fox.Comcast,… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
Judge gives green light to merger of AT&T and Time Warner6/13/2018
The decision may set the stage for additional media mergers
A federal judge in Washington has dismissed a Justice Department suit that sought to block the merger between AT&T; and Time Warner, allowing the deal to p… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
Consumers continue to cut the cord5/22/2018
The use of streaming services has exploded, leading to big subscriber losses for cable providers
Fed up with the high price of cable, more consumers are switching to video-on-demand streaming services like Netflix and Hulu -- and cable TV providers are… continue readingBy Sarah D. Young
Supreme Court decision could pave the way for legal sports betting5/14/2018
The court struck down a 1992 law that had banned gambling on sporting events
The Supreme Court has handed down a ruling that very well may pave the way for legalization of sports betting across the U.S.In a 6-3 decision made on… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
AT&T/Time Warner merger trial opens in Washington3/23/2018
The Trump administration is seeking to block the two media companies from joining forces
Lawyers representing the U.S. Justice Department and AT&T; faced off in federal court in Washington on Thursday as the government attempts to block the com… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
March, 2018
Half of American households now subscribe to a streaming service3/20/2018
A survey shows consumers spend $2.1 billion a month on video streaming service subscriptions
February, 2018
YouTube TV adding more channels, expanding to new markets2/14/2018
The price for service goes up $5 starting next month for new subscribers
January, 2018
The most searched-for Super Bowl dishes by state1/29/2018
Here's what football fans will be chowing down on for this year's big game
Google adds audiobooks to its Play Store1/24/2018
There’s no subscription required, and Google Assistant integration adds some new functionality
December, 2017
‘Full Wolf Moon’ will appear on New Year’s Day12/29/2017
Two full moons will appear in January
November, 2017
Justice Department sues to stop merger between AT&T and Time Warner11/21/2017
Officials say the union would hurt consumers by raising prices
Consumers increasingly satisfied with pay TV providers11/14/2017
Study finds consumers are a little less willing to 'cut the cord'
Why we like to be scared at the movies11/3/2017
Expert says horror films tend to reflect the scariest aspects of each era
October, 2017
Tailgating for the big game? Here are some tips so you can do it like a pro10/13/2017
Regardless of who you root for, there are plenty of ways to ensure a memorable, safe game day
August, 2017
For traditional media, the times they are a changin'8/30/2017
Newspapers, radio, and movies face a brave new world
Tonight's Powerball drawing worth $700 million8/23/2017
But your odds of winning may be getting smaller
Entertainment landscape shifting to consumers' benefit8/15/2017
More streaming content, cheaper movies the result of ongoing disruption
What if you aren't in the 70-mile-wide total eclipse zone?8/14/2017
You might still experience a pretty amazing show
Disney reveals two new streaming services in challenge to Netflix8/10/2017
The services will cover sports content from ESPN and original movies and shows from Disney and Pixar
Facebook wants you to watch Watch, its new video channel8/10/2017
Instead of cat videos, Watch will be professionally produced content
July, 2017
Universal re-releasing 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial'7/14/2017
Special package marks the film's 35th anniversary
Spotify tests new 'Driving Mode' feature7/11/2017
Users say activating it enables enlarged buttons, song announcements, and voice commands
May, 2017
Six companies fined $4.19 million for using bots to buy tickets to New York shows5/12/2017
New York AG Eric Schneiderman vows to continue fighting the 'rigged' ticketing system
Comcast and Charter Communications explore joint wireless service5/8/2017
Cable TV firms may see their futures in streaming content
Pay TV providers adapting to cord-cutting environment5/3/2017
It enables cord-cutting consumers to better mix and match their TV options
April, 2017
Officials consider adding an admissions fee for the Metropolitan Museum of Art4/27/2017
The move could alienate tourists and generate public backlash
Court order blocks release of new Prince EP4/21/2017
A lawsuit claims that a music engineer who worked on the unreleased tracks had no right to make them public
Sling TV links up with LG smart TVs4/19/2017
Cutting the cord to cable TV is getting easier
New threat to America: TV, movie writers may go on strike4/6/2017
Would despondent Democrats survive without late-night shows mocking Trump?
Classic Beatles album scheduled for re-release4/6/2017
It was 50 years ago today, that Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play...
Cord cutting may be getting easier4/3/2017
Verizon reportedly planning to launch streaming TV network
March, 2017
NFL proposes changes to improve the pace of games3/23/2017
Changes to commercials, replays, and clock management could keep the action moving
Rare Frank Zappa albums to be re-released3/17/2017
A new generation will get a taste of the pioneering rock artist
A non-sports fan's guide to filling out a March Madness bracket3/13/2017
Filling out a good bracket requires a little knowledge and a lot of luck
Turner Broadcasting explains why it muted Justin Timberlake during music awards3/8/2017
It was the f-bomb that was muted, the network said
YouTube announces launch of its own streaming TV service3/1/2017
YouTube TV will offer yet another alternative to traditional cable programming
February, 2017
Consumers increasing their influence in music industry2/7/2017
Billboard, Pandora link shows the times they are a changin'
Australian boxing fans in trouble for Facebook livestreaming2/6/2017
Just because it's possible to livestream copyrighted video doesn't make it legal
Spectrum customers lose Univision channels in fee dispute2/2/2017
The dispute comes at a time of heightened political sensitivity among Latinos
NY sues Spectrum-Time Warner for overpromising, underdelivering2/1/2017
The company is accused of promising speeds it knew it couldn't deliver
January, 2017
GOP acts to save the set-top box, nix consumer choice1/27/2017
Republican lawmakers deep-six Obama plan to free cable subscribers from set-top box rental
Super Bowl parties don't have to be built around alcohol1/25/2017
A growing sobriety movement seeks to transform the annual sports ritual
DISH teams with Amazon for a voice-controlled remote1/3/2017
Systems with a Hopper DVR can pair it with Amazon's Alexa
December, 2016
Judge refuses to dismiss Comcast lawsuit12/28/2016
Washington State has charged the company's 'protection plan' is deceptive
Facebook will start labeling disputed news postings12/15/2016
The laissez-faire attitude of social media has been blamed for spreading lies and untruths far and wide
Official sentiment may be shifting on AT&T-Time Warner merger12/8/2016
Lawmakers show skepticism, but not opposition, at Senate hearing
Congress to hold hearings on AT&T-Time Warner merger12/6/2016
Company facing skeptical lawmakers and president-elect
Five dead giveaways that what you're reading is 'fake news'12/5/2016
When you know these stories are designed to manipulate you, they're easier to spot
November, 2016
AT&T to launch new video streaming services11/29/2016
It could make it easier to cut the cord
NFL agrees to stop setting ticket price floors11/18/2016
Settlement with New York ends a practice that had driven up ticket prices
Is the AT&T-Time Warner merger dead on arrival?11/10/2016
Both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are lining up against it
October, 2016
DirecTV Now will provide 100 channels for $3510/25/2016
AT&T says the bargain-priced service will debut later this year
FCC fines Comcast $2.3 million for billing errors10/11/2016
The company billed customers for services they had not ordered, an investigation found
Netflix original content up, movie titles down10/3/2016
Catalog down more than 50 percent
August, 2016
Comcast objects to FCC proposal to restrict 'pay-for-privacy' broadband pricing8/3/2016
ISPs want consumers to pay extra to avoid being tracked for advertising purposes
February, 2016
Super Bowl 50 ads just not that memorable2/8/2016
This year, the game might have been better than the commercials
DraftKings takes its games to the UK2/5/2016
Will allow North American players to compete against those in Britain
September, 2015
Where's the TV guy? Dish lets you track him9/22/2015
Uber-like app frees up customers' time, eliminates guesswork
February, 2015
A Monopoly game with real money? Oui, but only in France2/9/2015
Hasbro is celebrating the game's 80th anniversary with real euros
January, 2015
Have movie theaters gotten too expensive?1/15/2015
Survey finds more than half of consumers find movie tickets too expensive
December, 2014
Sirius XM to pay $3.8 million to settle misleading advertising claims12/4/2014
Consumers complained they were misled and had trouble canceling their agreements
November, 2014
CBS News launches streaming video news channel11/6/2014
The move brings live network-quality news to the Web for the first time
March, 2013
Ready for March Madness? If not, get an app3/19/2013
We put together some cool apps for creating brackets and keeping abreast of all the games
CNN, Fox, MSNBC scrap news for commentary, study finds3/18/2013
MSNBC is the most blatantly opinionated, Pew researchers report
Catapult Distribution: An ideal site for the independent musician3/6/2013
Instead of trying to get songs into iTunes and getting turned down, use a middleman
February, 2013
Why are some news outlets covering such foolishness?2/22/2013
From lip-syncing "scandals" to taking sips of water -- what happened to the news?
How to stay safe in a night club2/6/2013
After the tragedy in Brazil where over 235 people died, it's time to take another look at club safety
December, 2012
Newtown 7th grader launches move against violent video games12/21/2012
Says playing the games is 'rude and disrespectful' to the families of the Newtown victims
November, 2012
Black Friday Emerson TVs causing problems a year later11/23/2012
Emerson's flat screens are coming up flat for many consumers
October, 2012
Hulu and Hulu Plus: Good Enough to Replace Cable Television?10/26/2012
The company offers some pretty good features for a low cost--but is that enough?
September, 2012
16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom: Do These Shows Hurt or Help Teenagers?9/26/2012
Some experts believe the show is just what teens need to educate them about pregnancy
Some of the Coolest Home-Bars You'll See9/10/2012
From portable bars to room-sized varieties, bar designers are getting awfully creative
Study: Reality TV Is Making Us Meaner and Meaner as a Culture9/6/2012
Shows like the "Real Housewives" and "Basketball Wives" are doing us no good at all, researchers say.
September, 2011
Who Liked the 9/11 Ads? You Did9/13/2011
Consumers loved the Clydesdale tribute
August, 2006
Satellite TV Gains on Cable8/16/2006
Bundled Digital Cable Services Increasingly Popular
April, 2006
Legally Downloadable Movies Come With Heavy Restrictions4/4/2006
January, 2006
Coldplay Can't Play: Band's New CD Comes with Onerous Limitations1/4/2006
Band's New CD Comes with Onerous Limitations