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U.S. streamers watch nearly 44 hours of video per week, study says
A research analyst with Parks Associates said streamers are watching more free, ad-supported content — and that might lead to higher churn across subscription-based services.
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KnowTechie names Tablo DVR among best TV accessories for 2024
KnowTechie has named the fourth-generation Tablo DVR one of its best TV accessories for 2024.
Spain’s MoviStar Plus offers low-cost access to soccer games
MoviStar Plus is offering Spanish customers an unbelievable opportunity to watch professional soccer games at an incredibly low price.
WBD offers first glimpse at Paris-based sports facility ahead of Summer Olympics
"WBD House" will include studios and production facilities that will allow the media and entertainment brand to deliver thousands of hours of Olympics coverage this year.
Plex reaches milestone of over 1,000 FAST content streams
More than 800 of Plex's 1,100-plus free streaming TV channels are available to users in the United States, the company affirmed on Wednesday.
Federal lawmakers express concern over Fox-Disney-WBD streaming sports joint venture
The lawmakers sent a letter to the CEOs of Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery with 19 questions about their sports joint venture.
NBC Universal to offer personalized experience through NextGen TV
The feature will allow NextGen TV users to restart programming or get hyperlocal news like pinpoint weather forecasts.
Frndly TV launches streaming channel store, adds more SVOD services
Frndly TV is adding four subscription video on-demand (SVOD) products from A+E Networks to a newly-launched streaming TV marketplace.
Ofcom revises accessibility code to include streaming TV services
The code requires video program providers to offer accessibility features like subtitles and descriptive audio.
Disney Plus grabs rights to UEFA Europa League in Denmark, Sweden
The deal starts with the upcoming season and runs through the end of the 2026-27 event year.
Verizon will keep Affordable Connectivity Program discount on some accounts
Verizon Forward will allow new Home Internet customers to get essentially free service; prepaid customers will get ACP discount through May.
NPR suspends editor Uri Berliner over criticism of network
The suspension without pay comes after the business desk editor published an essay accusing NPR of embracing a partisan editorial agenda.