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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.
Google TV update will boost performance, free up storage
Google is rolling out an update to its smart TV devices that will see storage and performance boosts.
Amazon to distribute some Prime Video shows through Freevee
Amazon says it will begin offering users of its Freevee service free access to more than 100 Amazon Originals.
Washington Post to launch streaming channel on Freevee
The channel, called Washington Post Television, will offer coverage of King Charles III's coronation on May 6.
Samsung TV Plus to launch Conan O’Brien streaming channel
Conan O'Brien has found a friend in Samsung, who will soon launch a new streaming channel on Samsung TV Plus.
Comcast drops NFL Network, NFL RedZone from Xfinity TV
Comcast has pulled NFL Network and NFL RedZone from its Xfinity TV service less than three months before the start of pre-season football.
Amazon debuts Fire TV Channels on streaming TV devices
Amazon has introduced the Fire TV Channels feature, which collates streaming TV content from over 400 producers and distributors.
Hulu will add Nexstar’s independent stations under new deal
Hulu and broadcaster Nexstar Media Group have extended a carriage deal that will see the streamer continue to offer more than 120 local stations.
Here’s all 400+ live channels offered on Sling Freestream
The service has been adding new channels at a steady rate since the Sling Freestream brand launched in February 2023.
Roku CEO earned $21 million in 2022, filing shows
Roku Media President Charles Collier earned $53.3 million in cash and stock options after joining the hardware maker from Fox.
Sinclair’s Diamond Sports threatens to sue over Phoenix Suns deal
Diamond Sports said the deal between the Phoenix Suns and Gray Television violates its broadcast agreement.
Scripps News to offer more live news during weekdays
The free news channel will broadcast live during most of the weekday, starting in May.
Charter’s Spectrum TV business erodes, wireless customers spike
Charter saw a 52 percent increase in Spectrum Mobile accounts over the last 12 months, while customers continue to ditch Spectrum TV.