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News articles and original analysis on the topics of streaming media; connected television (CTV); free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST), ad-supported video on-demand (AVOD), subscription video on-demand (SVOD), virtual multi-video programming distributors (vMVPD), streaming audio services, social video platforms, smart TV platforms and streaming hardware manufacturers.

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NBC News Now launches in Mexico, Brazil

NBC Universal has launched its free streaming news channel NBC News Now in Latin America for the first time

The logo of streaming service MyFree DirecTV (Screen capture by The Desk)

Fremantle brings seven FAST channels to MyFree DirecTV

Fremantle is bringing seven of its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to DirecTV's new FAST service MyFree DirecTV.

A prototype version of a 55-inch connected TV offered by startup tech company Telly. (Courtesy photo)

Telly to give away smart TVs in Los Angeles this weekend

Telly will be giving away its smart TV at its first pop-up event in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The new user interface of the Plex mobile app. (Courtesy photo)

Plex teases totally-reworked apps with new user interface

The new interface is rolling out in beta to mobile phones, ahead of a broader launch in early 2025.

The logo of Swerve Combat. (Courtesy logo, Graphic by The Desk)

Swerve Combat, others added to MyFree DirecTV

Fans of combat sports have a new channel to watch on the free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform MyFree DirecTV.

The logos of Freecast and Roku. (Courtesy image, Graphic by The Desk)

FreeCast launches streaming app on Roku devices

FreeCast has brought its connected TV app to Roku devices, the company announced this week.

DirecTV and Dish Network logos.

DirecTV officially calls off merger with Dish Network

DirecTV says it will officially terminate its agreement to acquire Dish Network and Sling TV on Friday.

The Xumo Stream Box is the next-generation, streaming-focused set-top box offered by Comcast and Charter's Xumo joint venture. (Courtesy photo)

PubMatic partners with Xumo on programmatic advertising

PubMatic says its clients will have direct access to digital ad inventory through Xumo, Xumo Enterprise and Xumo Play.

(Graphic by The Desk)

Fox renews distribution deal with Disney’s Hulu

Fox will continue offering its prime-time shows through Disney's streaming service Hulu for a few more years.

Baseballs. (Photo by Jose Francisco Morales via Unsplash)

Major League Baseball wants to shift more games to streaming TV

Major League Baseball is preparing to create new national packages that are intended for streaming distribution.

A television remote.

Mediaocean to buy Innovid for $500 million

Two major names in the connected television advertising space are joining forces.

Sling TV to raise prices, adds Pac-Mac and other arcade titles

Dish Network's streaming TV service Sling TV will raise the price of its service for the first time in nearly two years.

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