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Redbox Teams with Roku To Promote Streaming Players at Walmart
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Business
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Netflix Content Spending Predicted to Rise 26% in 2021
S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Kagan media research unit says Netflix's amortized spending on shows and movies will reach $13.6 billion this year
Netflix and Hulu Beat Another Local Town in Sprawling Court Battle Over Cable Franchise Fees
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Technology
Google Puts OS onto More U.S. Smart TVs with New OLED Sets from China's Skyworth
Android TV-powered XC9000 series models are selling on Amazon for $1,200
Redbox Gets App Support on Vewd-Powered Smart TVs and Set-tops
Vewd powers the UX and app store of devices made by brands including Sony, Hisense, Vodafone and Sagemcom,
Comcast Introduces XiOne Streaming Device to Rule Its Entire Global Footprint
WiFi 6, 4K-, HDR-capable gadget to be deployed across the U.S. and Europe
