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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.
Apple service revenue increases as hardware sales fall
The company's second-quarter earnings show consumer aren't buying as many Macs and iPhones, but are increasingly interested in Apple TV, Apple Fitness and Apple Music
Scripps sign deal to bring Golden Knights hockey games to free TV
Scripps has become the latest broadcaster to land a lucrative deal with a pro sports team over the last few weeks.
Sling Freestream grows to 335 live streaming channels
Dish Network's free television service Sling Freestream is adding 12 exclusive channels this week, the company announced on Thursday.
Hulu begins offering live feeds of PBS member stations
Hulu is adding three new knowledge-based networks to its live television offering, the company announced on Thursday.
Comcast to shut down NBC LX news channel
Comcast will shut down its millennial-focused news channel NBC LX later this year, according to a source.
Dow Jones to launch WSJ Radio channel on TuneIn
The service will offer around-the-clock audio programming from the Wall Street Journal and its sister publications. [EXCLUSIVE]
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.