ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski will retire, take St. Bonaventure job

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski will retire, take St. Bonaventure job

Adrian Wojnarowski looks on before the game on June 7, 2023 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.  David L. Nemec | National Basketball Association | Getty Images ESPN‘s star NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from the company, according to a post from his X account Wednesday morning. The longtime sports reporter will take a … Read more

Court backs Google’s challenge to the EU’s $1.7 billion antitrust fine

Court backs Google’s challenge to the EU’s .7 billion antitrust fine

A Google logo displays on a smartphone screen and the European flag on a computer screen. Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images The European Union’s second-highest court on Wednesday said a 1.5 billion euro ($1.7 billion) fine imposed on Google by regulators should be annulled, siding with the U.S. tech giant after it challenged … Read more

ABC should explain doctored audio scandal that emerged from Heston Russell’s Spotlight episode, says Michelle Rowland

ABC should explain doctored audio scandal that emerged from Heston Russell’s Spotlight episode, says Michelle Rowland

The federal Communications Minister has asked the ABC for a “please explain” over why and how the broadcaster added extra gunshots to audio it used to wrongly claim former Australian Commando Heston Russell had committed war crimes. The online ABC story, which incorrectly suggested Russell had fired at unarmed civilians, has subsequently been taken down … Read more

23andMe independent directors resign from board: Read the CEO memo

23andMe independent directors resign from board: Read the CEO memo

Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and chief executive officer of 23andme Inc., during the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, US, on Friday, March 10, 2023.  Jordan Vonderhaar | Bloomberg | Getty Images All seven independent directors of 23andMe resigned from the company’s board Tuesday, a move that CEO Anne Wojcicki said left her “surprised … Read more

This court case could determine who takes over the Murdoch empire

This court case could determine who takes over the Murdoch empire

A probate court in Nevada is set to begin reviewing evidence behind closed doors in a case that could determine who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after his death. Murdoch, 93, arrived at court Monday for the hearing. In 2023 he moved to change the terms of his irrevocable family trust in a bid … Read more

Charter rolls out new Spectrum pricing, internet speeds

Charter rolls out new Spectrum pricing, internet speeds

Christopher L. Winfrey, CEO of Charter Communications. Courtesy: Charter Communications Charter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey said he wants customers to think of reliability and credibility when they think of their cable and broadband provider. The cable giant told CNBC it is unveiling a series of changes Monday to bolster that goal, including rolling out new … Read more

Inside Media: Kyle and Jackie O in trouble in Melbourne as ABC investigates Heston Russell story and Big Brother returns

Inside Media: Kyle and Jackie O in trouble in Melbourne as ABC investigates Heston Russell story and Big Brother returns

Welcome to INSIDE MEDIA where we bring you the inside story on media news, with plenty of views, every Monday and Thursday. ABC’S BIZARRE STATEMENT OF ARROGANCE A cracking yarn last night on 7NEWS’ Spotlight has forced the ABC into a humiliating backdown, but the taxpayer-funded broadcaster has attacked the program that brought its mistakes … Read more

DirecTV, Disney reach deal to end blackout in time for college football

DirecTV, Disney reach deal to end blackout in time for college football

A Clemson Tigers helmet on the field of last season’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Clemson is among the NCAA Division I major conference programs to recently have football players test positive for Covid-19, adding more uncertainty to the planned start of college football season. Alika Jenner | Getty Images DirecTV and Disney have … Read more

Microsoft to cut 650 jobs at Xbox gaming unit

Microsoft to cut 650 jobs at Xbox gaming unit

Phil Spencer, executive vice president at Microsoft, speaks at the company’s Xbox One X reveal event ahead of the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles on June 11, 2017. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Microsoft on Thursday said it is cutting 650 roles at its Xbox gaming division, in the latest … Read more

Inside Media: Nine in turmoil as CEO Mike Sneesby leaves company after Paris Olympics scandal

Inside Media: Nine in turmoil as CEO Mike Sneesby leaves company after Paris Olympics scandal

Welcome back to INSIDE MEDIA where we bring you the scoop on media news, with plenty of views, every Monday and Thursday. NINE CEO STEPS DOWN Some big news over at Nine with CEO Mike Sneesby announcing he will step down within weeks. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Rumours had been … Read more