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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.
Fubo adds MASN ahead of Baltimore Orioles opening season
Fubo will carry MASN (the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network) just in time for the home openers of the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals.
Some Fox, ABC affiliates might be missing from new sports streaming service
The joint venture being developed by Fox, Disney's ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery might not offer every ABC and Fox station as once suggested.
Roku says 15,000 accounts affected by external data breach
Some Roku usernames and passwords were used by hackers following a cybersecurity incident at an unrelated company, Roku says.
Lawmakers support bill that would deprive musicians of royalties from radio stations
The "Local Radio Freedom Act" would prevent Congress from imposing new royalty-based taxes on radio stations that play music.
Sling TV review: Pricing, availability and free trials in 2024
Sling TV has carved out a niche in the live TV streaming market as the most affordable option, with its base programming packages costing just $40 per month.
Mike Berkley, Fubo’s chief product officer, announces retirement
Fubo's chief product officer Mike Berkley has announced his retirement from the technology industry.
TEGNA says it will continue to seek higher fees from cable, satellite TV companies
Despite last year's DirecTV dispute resulting in lower retransmission fees, TEGNA says it will continue to demand more money from cable and satellite TV platforms for its channels.
AMC Networks relaunches HIDIVE with new interface, watchlists
AMC Networks has relaunched HIDIVE with a new user interface and additional features.
Cable, satellite TV companies lose 7 million customers in 2023
The losses were nearly offset by gains in the streaming cable TV replacement industry, which grew by 1.89 million customers during the year.
WBD will relaunch Tru TV with sports-heavy schedule
Warner Bros Discovery is refreshing its reality comedy channel Tru TV with a new emphasis on live sports and related programming.
Comcast launching live odds from DraftKings on X1 boxes
Comcast is rolling out a new interactive sports platform and will offer live odds from DraftKings on X1 set-top boxes this month.
Charter’s Spectrum TV offers free access to ESPN Plus
The Disney-owned sports service can be accessed by Spectrum TV customers with certain eligible plans.