Streaming
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.
BBC plans to launch streaming channels on Freevee
The BBC will launch five new free, ad-supported streaming channels on Amazon's Freevee next Tuesday.
Lionsgate launches “Ebony TV” with Ebony Media
Lionsgate and Ebony Media are partnering together on a new free streaming TV channel called Ebony TV.
Local Now adds USA Today channels to streaming service
Local Now is adding two new channels from Gannett Company's USA Today Network.
Jellysmack acquires Law & Crime Network from Dan Abrams
Jellysmack is acquiring Dan Abrams' legal affairs and true crime brand Law & Crime Network.
FreeCast forms business pact with antenna maker Mohu
FreeCast and Mohu are teaming up to offer a cord-cutting bundle that includes streaming channels and an antenna.
Fubo sued by Illinois subscriber over alleged privacy violations
The customer says Fubo gave her viewing history and other personal information to advertisers without her permission.
Sinclair bids farewell to Stadium, will launch The Nest
Later this month, Sinclair will replace its Stadium sports network with "The Nest," a new channel dedicated to "comfort food" TV.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Day offers streaming savings
From Fire TV sticks to Roku TVs, Prime Big Deal Day has tons of cord-cutter discounts.
Attorney: Files returned by FBI to Florida journalist are “useless”
Attorneys for Timothy Burke have asked a magistrate judge to reconsider his order that allows the FBI to maintain custody of his computers.
British streamers willing to tolerate ads for free TV, study shows
As in other areas, British streamers are becoming increasingly weary of costs associated with premium services.
Europeans increasingly pirating live TV, sports, study shows
A new study from the European Union's intellectual property organization shows live TV piracy is on the rise across the continent.
Vidgo service still offline one week after technical issues
Vidgo says it is still trying to restore live TV channels for its customers after a third-party vendor triggered a service disruption last week.