Roku Revenue Soars on Platform Growth
The maker of connected TV devices grew second-quarter revenue by 57 percent to nearly $157 million.
Roku Expands Free Programming Channel to Web
The maker of connected TV devices is also launching new section on its home page called "Featured Free," where it will offer links to free programming from a variety of apps.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey Explains Decision Not to Ban Alex Jones: "He Hasn't Violated Our Policies"
"Accounts like Jones' can often sensationalize issues and spread unsubstantiated rumors," Dorsey acknowledged, adding that "it's critical journalists document, validate, and refute such information."
Snapchat Lost 3 Million Daily Active Users During Second Quarter
The company's stock is up, however, because of revenue gains of 44 percent during the period.
AT&T Buys Out Chernin Group's Stake in Otter Media
The deal will give AT&T full ownership of Otter Media's stakes in Fullscreen, Crunchyroll and Rooster Teeth.
Talent Firms Flip Management, Select Management Group to Merge (Exclusive)
The new company will have a talent roster of 60 clients including Tyler Oakley, Gigi Gorgeous and Ingrid Nilsen.
Warner Music Group Sells Spotify Stake for $504M
The music label will share around $126 million in proceeds with its artists.
Jeffrey Katzenberg's $1 Billion Bet on Shortform Video Comes Into Focus
Together with former HP CEO Meg Whitman, Katzenberg has raised $1 billion in funding from all the major Hollywood studios, China's Alibaba and lead investor Madrone Capital.
YouTube, Facebook Remove Alex Jones Accounts After Apple Bans Podcasts From iTunes
InfoWars did not respond to a request for comment, but Jones tweeted on Monday that he'd been "banned completely" from Facebook, Apple and Spotify, adding that "the one platform that they can't ban" is the InfoWars website, where it hosts a series of shows and live streams.
Trump Administration Tells Supreme Court to Wipe Out Decision Upholding Net Neutrality
Justice Department lawyers argue that the repeal of net neutrality rules renders the old dispute moot.