AT&T Pulls Plug on Audience Network, Which Will Become HBO Max Preview Channel Audience Network, which has been on shaky ground since parent company AT&T bought Time Warner (now called WarnerMedia) in 2018, will soon be no more. AT&T said on Wednesday that it is pulling the plug on Audience Network, and will "transition" it
Alex Trebek Says He Won’t Retire as Jeopardy! Host ‘in the Near Future’ Alex Trebek isn't letting his age--he's 79--or last year's stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis get in the way of his Jeopardy! hosting duties. Trebek, who has hosted the hit syndicated game show since 1984, said that whenever he does step down, he
Twitter Will Test Enabling Accounts to Control Who Can Reply to Their Tweets Twitter revealed the next steps in its ongoing effort to give people on its platform more control over their conversations in a session at CES 2020 Wednesday. The social network said it will begin testing a new conversation participants menu on its
Teen Vogue Flounders With Apparent Sponsored Content From Facebook Teen Vogue, the award-winning digital publication known for its transition from teenybopper fashion magazine to hard-hitting, youth-oriented news platform, became the target social media ire this morning after publishing a story about Facebook's efforts to "ensure the integrity of the 2020 election." The story was a
Lululemon Names Nikki Neuburger Chief Brand Officer Lululemon Athletica has named Nikki Neuburger its chief brand officer, a role she will begin effective Jan. 20, the company announced today. In the newly created role, Neuburger will lead the retailer's marketing, creative, communication and sustainability efforts, and will report to CEO Calvin McDonald. Neuburger joins Lululemon
If Westworld Season 3 Is Anything Like This Teaser Dinner, We’re in for a Ride LAS VEGAS--If you could give a company access to your data so it can help you choose a particular path in life, would you? This is the mission of Incite, a company expected to play a central role in the
How Facial Recognition Technology Works If you got a new smart device over the holidays, there's a good chance it comes equipped with facial recognition technology. The smart tech unlocks your phone or tablet and allows quick access to a stored credit card, an airline app, bank account and so much more--all based on the
Social Media Reaction Prompts Panera Bread to Return French Onion Soup to Its Menu When fast-casual restaurant chain Panera Bread pulled French onion soup off its menu in September, the reaction on Twitter was fast, furious and, often, mean. And it worked: French onion soup was restored to the menu at Panera. The company's headquarters
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Boeing Plane Crashes in Iran, At Least 170 Dead LAS VEGAS -- A Boeing plane belonging to Ukraine International Airlines crashed shortly after taking off from an airport in Tehran, Iran. According to the New York Times, local media cited "technical problems" as the result of the crash. The plane was carrying at least 170
