Roku scam asks users to pay for “lifetime” registration
Roku customers are falling for a scam in which fraudsters claim an activation fee is required to use Roku TVs and smart devices.
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Articles involving streaming media, including online-based television and radio services and streaming hardware manufacturers.
Comcast to hike cost of broadcast TV fee, increase cable and internet price
Starting in December, Comcast will begin charging an extra $5 for its basic package of local, government and public access channels.
Documentaries to air regularly on streaming news channel CBSN
CBSN has rolled out a new plan to stream original documentaries at the same time each week across its digital platforms, according to a report.
Pluto TV adds non-stop “Crank Yankers” channel
Pluto TV has added eight new channels to its free service, including one dedicated solely to the show “Crank Yankers.”
On streaming devices, here come the ads
Variety has an interesting report this morning that takes a closer look at the sudden proliferation of advertisements on some streaming hardware and services.
Disney rolls out price increase for Hulu with Live TV
On Friday, Disney said it believes asking customers to pay $55 a month better reflects the 60-plus live entertainment, news and sports channels offered on Hulu with Live TV.
Should you buy Verizon’s Stream TV box?
Verizon is selling a streaming TV device for $70. Don’t buy it. Verizon’s offering the same device to 5G customers for free. Don’t take it.
CBS adding free shows to Pluto TV streaming service
CBS will add free shows to the streaming service Pluto TV in the coming days, a company executive confirmed on Tuesday.
CBS All Access nabs rights to UEFA Champions League soccer matches
Starting in 2021, the CBS-owned streaming service will provide more than 400 UEFA Champions League soccer matches.
Disney Plus suffers technical hiccups, outages on first day
Thousands of users are reporting problems accessing Disney Plus in the first hours of its public rollout on Tuesday.
