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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.
Best Buy to sell Xumo TVs made under TCL’s Pioneer brand
Best Buy will begin selling a new line of Xumo-powered smart TV sets that are made by electronics firm TCL under their Pioneer brand.
YouTube TV tops J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey in streaming
YouTube TV has de-throned rival Fubo as the best streaming service based on customer satisfaction, according to a new J.D. Power survey.
Roku puts offices up for lease as streamer looks to cut costs
Roku is cutting down on some of its office space in the San Francisco Bay Area as part of a broader strategy to trim down on expenses.
Utah Jazz launch streaming service with $126 price tag
The Utah Jazz unveiled their streaming television service on Wednesday that will allow fans of the basketball team to watch live games online.
Disney starts cracking down on password sharing of streaming services
Disney has updated its customer agreements in Canada in an attempt to kick freeloaders off its Disney Plus streaming service.
Streaming news service Level News to shut down
Level News has informed subscribers that it will shut down its service at the end of the month.
BBC grabs rights to Disney’s streaming drama “Love, Victor”
The BBC has landed the domestic telecast rights to Disney's "Love, Victor" coming-of-age drama.
Dish Network to raise satellite TV prices in October
Dish Network is raising the price of its most-popular pay TV packages for the second time in 12 months, with most customers paying an extra $5 for live TV over satellite.
Local Now adds news streams from NBC-owned TV stations
Local Now has struck a deal with Comcast's NBC Universal to bring on board nearly two dozen channels of content.
LG rolling out new “LG Channels” experience on smart TVs
LG Channels 3.0 is debuting first in South Korea, and will become available on LG-branded smart TVs in the United States next month.
Paramount Plus streaming service to launch in Japan
Paramount Global will launch the subscription-based video streamer in partnership with a cable operator and a premium movie network.
WBD confirms live sports tier coming to Max streaming service
WBD will stream live sports from TBS, TNT and TruTV on its Max service, initially for free.