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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 raising price of YouTube TV to $73 a month
YouTube TV says it will increase the cost of its base programming package in April.
Fox’s Tubi most-watched free streamer, Nielsen says
Tubi surpassed Pluto TV last month to become the most-watched FAST service in America, Nielsen said on Thursday.
Apple ruined Spotify’s plan for high-quality audio tier
Apple's rollout of high-fidelity music as part of an Apple Music subscription ruined Spotify's plans to charge more for the same feature.
Sinclair’s Diamond Sports files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Arizona Diamondbacks, Buffalo Sabres and DirecTV are among Diamond Sports' biggest creditors, according to bankruptcy documents.
How to cancel or change your Dish or Sling TV subscription
Dish Network customers have a few options to change or cancel their service after February's large-scale cyberattack.
Nuvyyo still committed to ATSC 3.0 version of Tablo
Nuvyyo is still developing a Tablo device that is capable of receiving ATSC 3.0 signals, a spokesperson confirmed.
Feds move to protect Roku’s $487 million in SVB
Cash deposited by Roku with Silicon Valley Bank will be protected thanks to action by the U.S. federal government over the weekend.
YouTube TV inks deal for Nexstar CW stations
YouTube TV and Nexstar Media Group have signed a deal to bring five dozen CW Network stations to the streaming service.
CBS channels could return to Fubo TV under new deal
The CBS affiliate board has signaled a willingness to make a deal that could restore stations to Fubo TV and keep them on other services.
Cheapest way to stream NCAA March Madness on Roku
The most-exciting tournament in college sports will start this week.
Streaming TV schedule for 2023 NCAA March Madness tournament
Stream every 2023 NCAA March Madness men's college basketball tournament game on CBS/Paramount Plus, TBS, TNT and Tru TV.
NCAA March Madness tournament to be widely streamed
Some of the NCAA March Madness tournament will be free on CBS; others will require access to a pay TV streaming subscription like Sling TV.