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Google Stopped Selling Its Fitbit Products in Almost 30 Countries
Google has added onto its list of countries where customers will no longer be able to purchase Fitbits. The Google-owned wearable manufacturer said it would be leaving Mexico and all Latin American countries, leaving Fitbit active in only 23 countries. Google confirmed to TechCentral that it also planned to pull Fitbit and Nest from South…
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Apple Reportedly Paused ‘Ambitious’ iOS 18 Update To Debug and Improve Performance
Apple hit the brakes on development of its latest operating system for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices last month. The delay was meant to help “maintain quality control,” people close to the matter told Bloomberg. Instead of adding new features, the tech giant is focusing on squashing bugs and improve performance. While not a…
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Amazon Is Reportedly Laying Off More Staff This Time In Its Music Division To Reduce Costs
Amazon has begun cutting jobs in its music streaming division in an effort to reduce company expenses, people close to the matter told Bloomberg. The cuts, which began in October, are reportedly focused in Amazon Music’s editorial and audio content team, but it’s not known how many jobs were impacted. Reports said employees in North…
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Sinclair Continues To Make Cuts to Local News at Smaller TV Stations
KTUL, Channel 8, a Sinclair Broadcast Group-owned ABC affiliate in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will soon produce its news out of Oklahoma City. “Beginning December 11, we will be making changes to the way we produce news in Tulsa and refocusing our resources, establishing a regional content center to super serve the Tulsa and Oklahoma City television…
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SiriusXM Is Being Rebuilt For a New Generation
SiriusXM on Wednesday unveiled its plans to draw in a “new generation” of listeners with a refreshed brand platform, streaming app, and cheaper monthly streaming plan. The company, known for its satellite and online radio services, introduced the new SiriusXM app, which will begin rolling out in the App Store, Google Play, and on Amazon…
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Live Sports is Saving Cable TV and Radio As Media Companies Look to Sports To Make a Profit in The Face of Cord Cutting
Video hasn’t killed the radio star, according to ESPN Vice President of Production Amanda Gifford. During an interview on Sports Media with Richard Deitsch, Gifford said ESPN still sees value in radio — especially in the crowded podcast area — despite the sports company’s reportedly inconsistent approach to audio. Sports is not just saving radio…
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Google Will Delete Your Inactive Gmail Account Next Month: Here’s How To Keep It
Back in May, Google said it would delete inactive accounts to strengthen security. Next month, if you have a personal Gmail account that’s been inactive, or not signed into, for at least two years, it will be erased along with any stored content within Workspace — Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar, and Photos. Google said school…
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AT&T Strengthens Defenses Against Spam and Robocalls With Security App Update
AT&T said it’s shoring up how it protects customers from spam texts and robocalls by updating its ActiveArmor mobile security app. The app give users more control over their incoming text messages. The update includes the ability to block email-to-text messages, and, for iPhone users, you can sort your texts into separate folders with customizable…
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Pluto TV’s Most Popular Channels Revealed
Pluto TV is a favorite among free ad-supported streaming viewers, according to new data from technology research group Omida. In August, Pluto TV Spotlight, Pluto TV Action, Pluto TV Reaction, and Pluto TV Comedy accounted for 21% of consumption across the top 100 free ad-supported channels, or FAST channels, in the U.S., Omida reported. Paramount’s…
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SpaceX Has To Convince the FCC That Starlink Cell Service Won’t Disrupt Other Satellites and Telecom Systems
SpaceX’s Starlink cellular service is slated to launch next year, but the Federal Communications Commission wants assurances that the satellite-based set-up, owned by Elon Musk, won’t interfere with other satellites and telecom operations. The FCC wants SpaceX to complete an “interference analysis” by November 17, according to an email obtained by PCMag. The agency also…