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DirecTV Stream’s ‘unlimited DVR’ isn’t really unlimited
DirecTV Stream grabbed headlines when it promised customers an unlimited cloud DVR perk that, it turns out, isn't really unlimited.
SiriusXM to debut religious hip hop channel
The channel, Holy Culture Radio, will launch on SiriusXM this Thursday.
Paramount’s Pluto TV offers ad inventory to Ukraine relief orgs
In addition to the donation, Paramount Global said it will launch an ad-free pop-up Nickelodeon channel in Europe with content dubbed in Ukrainian.
British TV streamer Acorn TV to raise subscription price
Streaming service Acorn TV says it will raise its subscription price for new and current customers. The price of a subscription will increase to $7 a month plus tax starting May 12, the streaming service said in a note to ... Read more
Google-owned YouTube, YouTube TV suffers outage
Several Google-owned streaming services are suffering from technical glitches
Discovery Plus gets integrated into Roku Channel
Roku users can now purchase a subscription to the lifestyle and general entertainment streaming service Discovery Plus from within the Roku Channel
YouTube app for Apple devices will get picture-in-picture
YouTube says a popular feature will soon be available for app users on Apple phones and tablets.
MLB Network to produce Apple TV Pluse baseball coverage
Apple's coverage of Friday Night Baseball will be produced by Major League Baseball's television network.
WOW! considers sale of business, other strategies, report says
WOW! has hired a financial advisor to explore different options for the company, according to a report.
Peacock to offer live MLB games on Sundays
Peacock says it will begin offering access to live Major League Baseball games starting in May.
Amazon to raise price of streaming music service
Amazon says it will raise the cost of its subscription-based streaming music service for its Prime membership customers.
YouTube TV adds Weather Channel, other Byron Allen networks
YouTube TV added the Weather Channel and several other networks on Wednesday.